Ensuring Safe and Lawful E-Commerce for United States Consumers, Businesses, Government Supply Chains, and Intellectual Property Rights Holders
Executive Order 2020-02439
|Signed on February 1, 2020
45th Presidency
What it means
Orders increased enforcement against counterfeit goods and contraband entering the US through e-commerce channels. Creates new criteria for importers and requires express carriers and customs brokers to report attempts by banned importers to resume business under different names.
Expected impact
- Enhanced screening of international shipments, with targeted inspections from non-compliant international posts
- Stronger protection for US consumers against counterfeit products and dangerous contraband like fentanyl
- Increased enforcement actions against repeat offenders in trade violations
- Better prevention of customs duty and tax evasion by online sellers
- Additional compliance requirements for e-commerce platforms and shipping companies