Northern Plains · ND
North Dakota
Energy boom and Canadian border shape North Dakota trade.
Estimated IEEPA Exposure
$10M–$35M estimated annual IEEPA tariff exposure across North Dakota importers.
Aggregate annual estimate — individual importer exposure varies
Primary Entry Port
Portal / Pembina, ND
Top Import Category
Energy Equipment & Agriculture
Federal Court
D. North Dakota
IEEPA Protest Deadline
180 days from liquidation
Import Profile
North Dakota's oil boom and agricultural economy drive imports of drilling equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial supplies. Canadian border crossings at Portal and Pembina handle significant commercial traffic.
IEEPA Analysis
North Dakota energy companies importing drilling and extraction equipment face IEEPA tariff exposure. Agricultural equipment importers also have protest filing opportunities they haven't explored.
Key Industries
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Mining
Defense
Annual Import Volume
$3B+ annual imports
Ports of Entry
Portal Land Border
Canadian CrossingPembina Land Border
Canadian CrossingHector International Airport
Air CargoMajor Cities
Time-Sensitive
The 180-day protest window is running on every unliquidated North Dakota 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 North Dakota Assessment →Why Gravitas for North Dakota Importers
Federal jurisdiction
CBP protests and CIT litigation are federal matters. We appear nationwide — no local counsel required in North Dakota.
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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