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Thomas Beline

Thomas Beline

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Mr. Beline’s practice focuses on advising clients on all areas of import regulatory compliance and policy, trade remedies, and international trade litigation. He regularly appears as lead counsel before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and USMCA/NAFTA binational panels. Mr. Beline has also advised clients involved in the WTO dispute settlement process. In addition, Mr. Beline works closely with clients in matters involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection including tariff classification, valuation, enforcement, and drawback claims. He works with companies from a diverse spectrum of industry sectors including primary steel, consumer electronics, construction equipment, fabricated metals, chemicals, and textiles.

Career

Prior to joining Cassidy Levy Kent, Mr. Beline was an attorney with the Office of the Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Compliance (formerly Import Administration) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar Association;

New York Bar Association;

United States Court of International Trade;

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit;

Member, U.S. Court of International Trade Rules Advisory Committee;

Roster Member, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Chapter 10 Binational Panel;

Member, 2022 Law360 International Trade Editorial Advisory Board;

Member, Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA);

Member, Washington International Trade Association (WITA);

Member, Women in International Trade (WIIT).

Publications

“The Role of Defendant-Intervenors Before the U.S. Court of International Trade,” Customs and International Trade Bar Association, Winter Issue 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 4 (https://files.constantcontact.com/135336b6401/ed133a10-1f63-4def-b7c9-575eee408a9a.pdf);

2015 in Review: Procedural and Scope Maters Before the U.S. Court of International Trade, 48 Geo. J. Int’l L. 1 (2017);

Legal Defect Protected by Article 42 of the CISG, 7 Univ. of Pitts. Journal Tech. Law & Pol’y 6 (2007)(http://tlp.law.pitt.edu/ojs/tlp/article/view/34/34).

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Thomas Beline represents both foreign government and US companies in trade disputes. He regularly acts in antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Strengths

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  • Thomas combines legal expertise with policy insight, allowing him to anticipate developments long before they are formalized. What sets Thomas apart is his rare blend of technical precision, political awareness and business practicality. He doesn’t just advise on the law; he helps us navigate where policy is heading.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Thomas has been a blessing for us. His advice and insights on policy and trade matters has been invaluable to our long-term strategy.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Guide to the USA
  • We appreciate Thomas' awareness of our commercial needs but also how he is very succinct and precise in the advice he gives and doesn't cloud it with extras.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Guide to the USA

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