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Jasmine Martel

Associate

Houston
phone: 713.525.6277
fax: 713.647.6884

email: [email protected]

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Overview

By understanding the complexities of import/export regulations, Jasmine helps her clients accomplish their international trade goals and build their businesses.

U.S. Customs regulations are a maze that take intricate knowledge and understanding to navigate. Jasmine understands the importance of identifying and addressing risks within international trade, specifically regarding regulatory compliance and supply chain security. Her work experience has centered around tariff classification, country of origin determination, valuation, CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), contract negotiation and policy and procedure implementation.

Jasmine focuses on the client’s business goals and provides a clear and customized path to compliance. Her Masters of Business Admin, along with years of experience working as a corporate professional, gives her keen insight to balancing the demands of a corporation while integrating necessary Customs measures.

Jasmine’s practice includes advising businesses on ways to ensure that their international supply chains are protected and secured from origin to destination. She gained a wealth of supply chain knowledge during her time rebuilding and managing a top-tier supply chain security program, learning firsthand what it takes to obtain a best-in-class supply chain profile. Her close interaction with Customs officials and understanding of international trade at multiple levels gives her the unique perspective needed to help clients stay on track.

Industries

Manufacturing

Technology

Transportation

Services

Forced Labor

International Trade & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Logistics

Recognition

National Black Lawyers (NBL), Top 40 Under 40, 2023

Education

J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Presidential Fellows Award for Academic Performance
- Dean’s List
- Black Law Student Association, Vice-President
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society
- Student Bar Association- 1L Class Representative
M.B.A., University of Houston-Downtown
B.B.A., Texas Tech University
- Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, President

Admissions

Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Houston Bar Association
Houston District Export Council (HDEC)
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
International Compliance Professionals Association

Experience

Analyzed corporate transactions for high risk based on international laws and regulations in order to identify Customs errors and provide strategic import guidance.
Drafted binding ruling requests to CBP and assisted with preparing prior disclosures.
Served as a liaison to the government by maintaining close communication with U.S. Customs and preparing key arguments and documentation to show due diligence.
Audited tariff classifications and determined new strategies for addressing and preventing systematic errors.
Served as the manager of a supply chain security program by implementing new policies, enforcing supplier and business requirements, and maintaining a Tier 3 CTPAT certification.
Led the coordination of foreign supplier investigations and determined preventive, corrective actions for sustaining business relationships.
Reviewed and negotiated contract terms for international transactions involving imported merchandise to the U.S.
Provided counsel to foreign-related parties regarding the interpretation of U.S. Customs regulations.
Provided training and guidance on a variety of Customs topics, including royalties, classification, CTPAT and forced labor.

White Papers | December 28, 2023

International Trade Law: 2023 Year in Review & Outlook for 2024

U.S. importers and exporters are navigating a new enforcement landscape where government officials are working collectively across agencies and increasingly leveraging new technologies.

Blog | December 27, 2023

CBP Further Defines Customs Business in New Ruling

Blog | December 18, 2023

Customs Modernization Bill Addresses Trade Reform

Blog | September 29, 2023

Preparing for Impact of Government Shutdown on International Trade Functions

Blog | June 20, 2023

DHS Adds More Companies to the UFLPA Entity List

Blog | March 16, 2023

CBP Unveils New Interactive Dashboard at UFLPA Technical Expo

Blog | March 14, 2023

UFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements Set to Deploy March 18, 2023

Blog | February 27, 2023

Biden Administration Increases Tariffs on Russian Aluminum and 100 Other Products on One-Year Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Blog | February 27, 2023

CBP Releases New Resources for UFLPA Enforcement & Applicability Reviews

Blog | February 13, 2023

Possible Forced Labor Enforcement Remedies on Aluminum Products

White Papers | December 21, 2022

International Trade Law: 2022 Year in Review & Outlook for 2023

How to get trade ready in 2023.

Articles | October 11, 2022

Kansas Manufacturing Council: International Trade Issues Affecting Kansas Manufacturers

Legal Updates | July 01, 2022

Practical Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) for U.S. Importers

Blog | June 15, 2022

CBP Releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Guidance for Importers

Blog | February 14, 2022

Commerce Trade Missions Set to Resume in March 2022

Blog | February 08, 2022

U.S. and Japan Agree to Eliminate Section 232 Tariffs on Steel Imports

Blog | December 30, 2021

New Harmonized Tariff Schedule Updates Set to Take Effect in January 2022

White Papers | December 2021

International Trade Law: 2021 Year in Review & 2022 Outlook

How to get trade ready in 2022.

Blog | November 15, 2021

USTR Grants 6-Month Extension on Exclusions for 81 COVID-Related Products

Articles | October 25, 2021

Global Trade Magazine: Biden Administration Shows Signs of Addressing China Trade Wars

Blog | October 06, 2021

Biden Administration Shows Signs of Addressing China Trade Wars

Webinar | December 13, 2023

International Trade: Year in Review and Look Ahead - December 13, 2023

Webinar | July 13, 2022

Impacts of UFLPA Regulations for U.S. Importers

News Releases | January 29, 2024

Jasmine Martel Selected to Houston District Export Council

News Releases | October 12, 2023

Jasmine Martel, Taylor Wood Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Texas

Media Mentions | July 13, 2022

International Trade Today: Lawyers: Forced Labor Detentions Are Happening After Goods Are Cleared (log-in required)

Outside the Office

Jasmine and her husband, Javon, have enjoyed spending this past year being first-time parents to their one-year-old son, Leo. Leo recently took his first steps and has already mastered his favorite word – “Mama.” During their spare time, Jasmine and her husband both also enjoy coaching youth sports, traveling and being DIY home renovators.

Jasmine's baby son, Leo, during Christmastime.

Jasmine and her husband celebrate a state championship win for a local football team.

Jasmine and her husband.

Community Leadership

Jasmine enjoyed spending time working with the Fort Bend Public Defender’s office. She is also passionate about pro bono work and serving as a mentor to youth girls and law school students.