Don’t Get Sunk: 5 Common Misunderstandings When Shipping Cargo Under Government Contracts

Thompson Coburn – Nearly every Government contract contains one or more of the Cargo Preference Act clauses, but many contract managers and subcontract managers have never looked at the full clauses that are usually incorporated by reference.  Contracting personnel working on contracts where any is shipped must, however, be aware of the clauses’ requirements because non-compliance can give rise to serious consequences.  The likelihood of being found in non-compliance is apt to increase as Congress continues to examine agencies’ compliance and as President Biden’s “Made in America” policies take effect.