EU: European Commission Publish Guidance for Operators

The EU published guidance for operators’ due diligence against Russia sanctions circumvention. There’s 11 pages of risk review and mitigation measures that are great practices. Read More

CBP: Seized Unpermitted Wildlife Products

CBP seized two shipments, one of taxidermized birds, the other of horned mammal skulls. CBP officers detained both shipments and consulted with inspectors from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) who advised CBP that the wildlife products violated U.S.…

WTO: Press Release

CBP: Published the quarterly IRS Interest Rates

CBP has published the quarterly IRS interest rates used to calculate interest for underpayments and overpayments of customs duties. Read More

BIS: Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations Update

The BIS published a final rule amending the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) to reduce the concentration threshold level for mixtures containing a Schedule 2A chemical. Read More

Routed Export 2023

Know Your Role:  A routed export transaction (RET) occurs when the foreign buyer of the goods contracts with a freight forwarder or other agent to export the merchandise from the United States. In this webinar we’ll explain the differences between…

EPA: TSCA SNURs

The EPA has proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) under TSCA for certain chemical substances. Read More

COVID Product Section 301 Exclusions Extended

The COVID Product Exclusions for Section 301 duties are being extended through 5/31/2023 for 81 items, and extended through 9/30/2023 for 77 items. The HTS to be used from 6/1/2023 – 9/30/2023 is 9903.88.68. Read More

Colombia Updates the Way They Approach Customs Issues

Colombia added minimum penalty amounts, fine reductions, an audit/review committee, an overview of violations from different roles, and changes in the way that defense works. Read More

Becoming a Licensed Customs Broker

Exam to License to Practice Becoming a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) will expand your skills and confidence in your career, and we want to help you begin your journey! Let us show you the benefits of getting your Customs Broker…

HTSUS & New Rulings

HTS Basics and Customs’ recent interpretations:  Do you ever need to classify goods for import? This is the webinar for you! We’ll run through a refresher to HTS classification, and then we’ll conduct a review of recent interesting classification decisions…

CTPAT Trade Compliance

How Trade Compliance Fits Into The New CTPAT Program And Your Obligations As A Member. The CTPAT Trade Compliance Program provides opportunities for importers who demonstrate a commitment to compliance to receive related benefits that are meaningful, measurable, and reportable.…