Value

Getting it right! Proper valuation is necessary to correctly calculate Customs duties, taxes, and fees. Star USA discusses different value calculation methods, related-party transactions, and how to document your work so that you’re prepared for any questions that might arise.…

Justice: Couple Charged in Alleged Scheme to Provide Services to Sanctioned Russian Broadcaster and Launder Funds, Including Ties to Sanctioned Oligarch

Virginia couple allegedly conspired to provide services to and receive money from a sanctioned Russian broadcaster (Channel One Russia), and then launder the funds. Both members of the couple are charged with one count of violating the IEEPA, one count…

BIS: Enforces New Controls on Critical and Emerging Technologies, Targeting Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, and Advanced Manufacturing

Bureau of Industry and Security published an interim final rule implementing controls on critical and emerging technologies, things like quantum computing, advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, gate all-around field-effect transistor tech, and additive manufacturing. Read More

CSMS: Compliance Reminders for Drawback Filers

Customs and Border Protection posted some reminders to drawback filers on how to stay in compliance with drawback claims, and reminded filers that noncompliant claims won’t get drawback, and the claimant can be subject to penalties. Read More

BIS: Streamlight Faces Civil Penalty for Antiboycott Violations

Bureau of Industry and Security announced a civil penalty against Streamlight (manufacturer or portable lighting products) to resolve violations of antiboycott provisions. Streamlight filed a VSD, cooperated, and implemented remedial measures. In 2019, they participated in a Bahrain trade show.…

USMCA

Finding opportunities in compliance! How well do you know the USMCA? We talk about navigating the intricacies of qualifying your products under the USMCA and how to make the most of its opportunities while avoiding common mistakes. Topics Include: Rules…

Justice: Alexis LLC Settles with U.S. Government Over Allegations of Underpaying Customs Duties on Imported Apparel

The US is resolving a civil suit by settling with Alexis LLC, a womenswear company, for underpaying customs duties on imported apparel. This is not an admission of liability by Alexis. It resolves claims that they violated the False Claims…

Justice: Wisconsin Companies Pay Over $10 Million to Settle Whistleblower Allegations of False Claims Act Violations for Undervaluing Chinese Imports

Precision Cable Assemblies, Global Engineered Products, and their principals paid >$10 million to resolve a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act. This is due to failure to pay duties on goods imported from China. These companies are Wisconsin corps…

Justice: Unseals Indictment Against U.S.-Iranian National for Illicit Export of Military Aircraft Components

U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging a US-Iranian national with crimes related to illicit export of US aircraft components, including components for military aircraft, to Iran. The man was arrested on Tuesday. Read More

Justice: U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Bribery

A US Army enlisted intelligence analyst pleaded guilty to all charges for conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense info, exporting technical data on defense articles without a license, conspiracy to export defense articles without a license, and bribery of…

BIS: Bureau of Industry and Security Settles with TE Connectivity Over Alleged Export Violations

BIS settled with TE Connectivity (both the Pennsylvania and the Hong Kong branches) for $5.8 million in civil penalty assessment. This was to resolved alleged violations of US export controls; specifically, shipments of low-level items to parties connected to Chinese…

DOJ: Department of Justice Extradites Bulgarian National Over Alleged Role in Illicit Export

DOJ extradited a Bulgarian national from Greece to Texas to face charges for his part in a scheme to illegally export US-origin radiation-hardened integrated circuits to Russia. They were transshipping them thru Bulgaria. Read More