CBP Announces Changes to Focused Assessment Process
October 07, 2014.
Trade Publications
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advised that as of October 1st, changes have been adopted that address the way that focused assessments are conducted. The changes to this program will bring the focused assessment process in line with current Government Auditing Standards and will place emphasis on...
Read MoreTrade Compliance in Challenging Regions
September 30, 2014.
Trade Publications
The goal of any trade compliance organization is to set forth processes with qualified people and partners so that all imports will be declared correctly in their respective country. While this can be managed quite easily in North America and Europe, it continues to be a challenge in more difficult...
Read MoreNew USITC Ruling Impacts Import of Oil Country Tubular Products
September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Amid recent global regulatory measures impacting steel imports and exportations, it has never been more essential for importers and suppliers of steel products to strengthen their supply chain and trade compliance programs. Certain regulations that affect the steel trade have been instituted this year; among them are the United States...
Read MoreAluminum Extrusion Smugglers Caught
September 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
Five defendants—who pled guilty to charges of smuggling aluminum extrusions into the United States in August 2014—are scheduled for sentencing later this year. Aluminum extrusions have antidumping and countervailing duties assessed for relevant imports. These five individuals were indicted based on their alleged conspiracy to knowingly...
Read MoreRussian Industry Sector Sanctions
August 11, 2014.
Trade Publications
In order to address Russia’s policy of destabilization in the Ukraine and the occupation in Crimea, the U.S., and the E.U. are increasing the sanctions imposed against Russia. US Sanctions: Federal Register Vol. 79. No. 151 Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The Bureau of Industry and Security has amended the Export...
Read MoreChanges to Export Regulations Involving Satellites
June 03, 2014.
Trade Publications
On May 13, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published regulations expected to significantly change export controls on civil and commercial satellites and their related articles. These new regulatory changes will impact the civil and commercial satellite industry as the export of certain items...
Read MoreWhy is My Shipment Stuck in Customs?
June 02, 2014.
Trade Publications
Your import supply chain has many moving parts, and in order for it to be as efficient as possible all those parts should move like clockwork. If your current supply chain is wrought with storage charges, delayed shipments, and a lack of direction or organization, you can take steps to...
Read MoreChanges to Export Regulations Involving Satellites
May 12, 2014.
Trade Publications
On May 13, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published regulations expected to significantly change export controls on civil and commercial satellites and their related articles. These new regulatory changes will impact the civil and commercial satellite industry as the export of certain...
Read MoreChange In AES Exemptions for TIB & Carnet
May 08, 2014.
Trade Publications
As of April 5th, 2014, a final rule under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations will be enforced requiring some items which were previously exempt under 15 CFR 30.37 to be tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau using the Automated Export System (AES). The final rule removes the exemptions for temporary shipments....
Read MoreTo TIB or Not to TIB
April 12, 2014.
Trade Publications
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers several programs that allow importers to save on duties and taxes. One of these programs is the Temporary Importation Under Bond or TIB program. Like most CBP related programs for reducing duty payments, this process can be complex and costly if not...
Read MorePresident Signs Ukraine Related Executive Order
April 01, 2014.
Trade Publications
The president of the United States has signed a new executive order that prohibits transferring or exporting US property to anyone who is furthering the current situation in the Ukraine. http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/pages/20140317.aspx All property and interests in property that are in the...
Read MoreEU Proposes Measures for Conflict Mineral Importers
March 29, 2014.
Trade Publications
The European Union (EU) has proposed a set of measures to encourage the responsible trading of tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold in an effort to reduce the financing of armed groups in conflict areas (such as the Democratic Republic of Congo). The proposed rule is similar to the United States...
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