Gulf Coast · LA
Louisiana
The mouth of the Mississippi — one of the world's busiest port complexes.
Estimated IEEPA Exposure
$300M–$1.1B estimated annual IEEPA tariff exposure across Louisiana importers.
Aggregate annual estimate — individual importer exposure varies
Primary Entry Port
New Orleans / South Louisiana
Top Import Category
Petroleum & Steel
Federal Court
E.D. La. / M.D. La. / W.D. La.
IEEPA Protest Deadline
180 days from liquidation
Import Profile
The Greater New Orleans port complex — including the Port of South Louisiana — is consistently ranked as the largest port in the Western Hemisphere by tonnage. Petrochemicals, steel, and agricultural commodities define Louisiana's import and export profile.
IEEPA Analysis
Louisiana petrochemical importers and steel processors face significant IEEPA and Section 232 tariff exposure. The sheer volume of commodity imports through Louisiana ports means substantial protest filing opportunities for energy and industrial companies.
Key Industries
Petrochemicals & Energy
Steel & Metals
Agriculture
Shipping & Logistics
Tourism
Annual Import Volume
$60B+ annual imports
Ports of Entry
Port of South Louisiana
Seaport — Largest W. Hemisphere by TonnagePort of New Orleans
SeaportPort of Baton Rouge
SeaportMajor Cities
Time-Sensitive
The 180-day protest window is running on every unliquidated Louisiana entry.
CBP protest rights expire 180 days from the date of liquidation. Entries that liquidate before you file are permanently closed. There is no extension.
Free Louisiana Assessment →Why Gravitas for Louisiana Importers
Federal jurisdiction
CBP protests and CIT litigation are federal matters. We appear nationwide — no local counsel required in Louisiana.
No recovery, no fee
Our IEEPA recovery practice operates on a contingency basis. If we don't recover duties, you don't pay attorney fees.
Ibrahim Farag — lead counsel
Partner-level attention on every matter. Ibrahim has handled two federal criminal trials and complex cross-border structures. No associate delegation.
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