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Voluntary self-disclosures can uncover bigger compliance issues, but they can also strengthen your compliance program. In this webinar, Melissa Merkle of Star USA welcomes Julie Detmering, Shipping & Export Compliance Manager at Equilibar, who shares the real-world story of discovering…
CBP is putting out a second round of webinars on reporting suspected trade violations. Follow the link to register. Read More
Expert guidance, tips, and access to decision making resources Incoterms® were developed by the ICC in 1921 and have since proven to be an indispensable tool for conducting international transactions. We focus on the high-level overview, dive into the intricacies,…
Jalal Hajavi, Virginia resident, has been sentenced to two years in prison for egregious violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations. He facilitated shipment of heavy equipment from the US to Iran…
SAP is going to pay > $220 million to resolve investigations into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This comes from schemes to bribe governments in South Africa and Indonesia. Justice is working with South Africa. Read More
China has sanctioned five US companies, BAE Systems Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions as a result of US sanctions. Read More
A New Hampshire charity, NuDay Syria, was sentenced at the end of December in federal court for exporting humanitarian goods to Syria unlawfully. The organization was sentenced to 5 years of probation and to pay a $25,000 fine for three…
OFAC: They settled with Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) for $466,200. This was to settle potential civil liability of Ukraine- / Russia-related sanctions. Read More
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! Get a handle on the updated regulations around continuing education for…
Ghacham Inc., doing business as “Platini”, was sentenced in District Court for scheming to avoid paying duties and doing business with a woman linked to the Sinaloa drug cartel. They were fined $4 million, ordered to pay ~ $6.4 million…
Chairman McCaul determined that BIS has enabled a virtually unrestricted flow of American technology to CCP-controlled companies, facilitating China’s rapid rise as a technological, economic, and military superpower. Read More
ADCO Industries (aka Dallco Marketing), an importer of industrial products, has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act. They underrepresented the value of goods, along with their broker and the Chinese suppliers, to…
KingKong-Tools, a German company, was labeling its tools “made in Germany” when they were made in China and transshipped through Germany. The company will pay $1.9 million to settle those allegations. Read More
