EPA: EPA Settles with Resonac America Over Illegal Import of Hydrofluorocarbons

The Environmental Protection Agency settled with Resonac America to address their illegal import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at the port of LA in 2023 and 2024. They made four imports. They’ll destroy 1,693 pounds of HFCs and pay a $416,003 penalty.…

BIS: Commerce Department Tightens Export Controls to Nicaragua

The Commerce Department published revisions to the EAR 3/14/2024 to increase restrictions on exports to Nicaragua. This is coming after the State Department added Nicaragua to the list of proscribed countries under ITAR. Read More

Justice: Montana Rancher Accused of Wildlife Importing and Certificate Forgery

A Montana rancher has been working for 10+ years to create giant sheep for hunting. Hunting ranches, where animals are raised and then hunted, are illegal in MT since 2000, but Schubarth’s was grandfathered in, and other states still allow…

Justice: Ford Settles Civil Penalty Claims for $365M

Ford is agreeing to pay $365M to settle civil penalty claims from CBP relating to misclassified and undervalued vehicles. Read More

Justice: Google Software Engineer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing AI Secrets for Sale to Chinese Companies

A Chinese national who was employed as a software engineer at Google was stealing Google’s proprietary information on AI. He transferred it to his personal account, and planned to sell it to PRC-based companies. He was arrested in Newark. The…

BIS: Proposed Rule Making for Connected Vehicles, Prioritizing National Security Amid China Concerns

BIS announced the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making that they are considering implemented regarding connected vehicles. This is a priority for the current administration, especially as it relates to China. Read More

USTR: February Report Highlights US Intent to Preserve Trade Ties with China

The February report from the USTR on trade relations with China states that the US wants to maintain its trade relationship with China, and that Beijing has been moving to sever it. The report reiterates that China continues to not…

BIS: Commerce Department Takes Swift Action

Commerce issued a press release on the additional entities (900+!) that they’re adding to the Entity List for supporting the war effort on behalf of Russia, updated the high priority items list, and released a business advisory for doing business…

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AI & Software Tooling in Trade Compliance

Implications of technology in trade compliance What role does technology play in trade compliance and what are some responsible ways to use it? Global business is changing and effective global trade compliance looks different than it used to. We discuss…

CSMS: CBP Expands Global Business Identifier

CBP is expanding their Global Business Identifier (GBI) testing, and they’re letting more people participate! Participation requests and questions can be directed to GBI@cbp.dhs.gov. To learn more about the GBI Test, please visit the GBI webpage. Read More

CSMS: CBP Unveils Insights in December Webinar

CBP has posted their December webinar on the 2024 Triennial Status Report and Annual Permit User Fee. Links to the recording and slide deck are in the TSR information on the Customs Brokers webpage. Read More

Justice: Russian-Canadian National Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Scheme

A Russian-Canadian national conspired to launder money to send UAV components to sanctioned RU entities. The items shipped, and were found in RU weapon platforms in Ukraine. She plead guilty. Read More