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Global Trade Research powered by CoCounsel
 is a solution that helps you research U.S. trade regulations and compliance requirements. This tool provides instant access to trusted government sources, delivering accurate answers backed by official citations to help you quickly understand new regulations and support your trade compliance decisions.
This feature is available by selecting
Regulatory Research
 under the “Select Skill” menu in CoCounsel.

What Global Trade Research powered by CoCounsel can do

  • Real-time regulatory research
    : Get immediate answers about the latest trade regulations as they're published by official U.S. government sources.
  • Trusted citations
    : Every answer includes direct links to the source documents, so you can verify information and support your compliance decisions.
  • Accelerated compliance work
    : Conduct thorough research faster, helping your team stay on top of regulatory changes without the manual effort.
  • Expert guidance
    : Use it as a second opinion to validate your understanding of complex regulations and scenarios.
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  • Geographic coverage
    : This feature is currently available only for United States regulatory content and will expand to additional regions in the future.
  • Data access
    : Global Trade Research powered by CoCounsel does not currently have access to your customer data within ONESOURCE. You'll need to provide further details, HS codes, and other relevant information in your questions.
  • Source limitations
    : Sources are limited to the most important trusted and official government sources. If you have a specific source you would like answers from, please provide that in the feedback comment box.

Writing effective questions on Global Trade Research powered by CoCounsel

To get the most accurate answers, write your questions the same way you would ask an experienced trade compliance expert.
Include relevant details upfront:
  • Specify the countries involved in your transaction (e.g., "imports from China into the US").
  • Include descriptions or HS/HTS codes.
  • Mention whether you're importing, exporting, or re-exporting.
  • Always include dates when relevant (e.g., "as of March 2025" or "currently in effect").
Be specific about what you need:
  • Are you asking about tariff rates?
  • Do you need to understand if a regulation applies to your product?
  • Are you looking for compliance requirements or exceptions?
Use follow-up questions to go deeper:
Continue the conversation to clarify details, explore edge cases, or ask for more explanation.
One topic at a time:
Focus each question on a single subject for the clearest answers.
Sample questions:
Here are examples of questions you can ask:
  • "What is the most recent update with regards to imports from China?"
  • "Under Proclamation 10895, is HTSUS 8517.79.0000 subject to the derivative aluminum tariffs?"
  • "When importing into the US, will the 2025 Section 232 duties on copper include derivative products?"
  • "What is a summary for FRN 2025-02833?"
  • "When can I use 9903.01.22 according to CSMS 64299816?"
  • "With regards to steel and aluminum tariffs that apply to imports into the US, what is HS code 99038509 used for?"
  • "Can you give me an overview of tariffs on China imposed by the Trump administration including the timeline? Please include all applicable tariffs. Please only include updates since 2025."
  • "On what date did the IEEPA tariffs on China increase from 10% to 20%?"
  • "Are the Trump secondary tariffs on Venezuelan oil in effect yet?"

Understanding your answers on Global Trade Research powered by CoCounsel

Each answer includes:
  • Structured information
    : Answers are organized clearly to help you quickly find what you need.
  • Inline citations
    : Throughout the answer, you'll see linked references to specific source documents. Select any link to open the source in a new tab.
  • Complete source list
    : At the bottom of each answer, you'll find a full list of all sources used to generate the response.

This article applies to:

  • Product: ONESOURCE Global Trade
  • Subject: AI