Sanctions & Antiboycott

Expert Insight and Real World Scenarios. With Star USA are attorneys Jon Yormick and Aida Dismondy discussing trends in sanction creation, antiboycott actions, and enforcement priorities. Resources Slides – Sanctions & Antiboycott Topics Include: Recent gov’t enforcement actions Red flags…

USMCA & Other FTAs

Avoid mistakes & leverage duty preference options.  Don’t be hasty with your USMCA Certifications! Do you know what you’re signing and what your responsibilities are? Know the rules, get the tools, and pick up some new tactics for qualifying your…

Modernized Broker Regulations

Ch-ch-ch-changes 19 CFR recently got a pretty big update, as CBP modernized the customs broker regulations. This includes national permits, fee amounts, responsible supervision, records storage, and more. Join us for an overview of what has changed and what it…

OFAC: Settlement with Danfoss

OFAC has announced their settlement with Danfoss, a Danish company that sells refrigeration and cooling products. Danfoss has agreed to pay $4,379,810 for potential civil liability related to apparent violations of the Syrian, Sudanese, and Iranian Sanctions Regulations. Read More

CBP: Merchandise Detained

CBP is detaining merchandise from Jingde Trading Ltd., Rixin Foods Ltd., and Zhejiang Sunrise Garment Group Co Ltd., beginning 12/5/2022. This is because CBP investigations show that these companies are using North Korean labor in their supply chains, in violation…

CBP: Customs Broker Guidance for the Trade Community

CBP has published version 1.1 of the Customs Broker Guidance for the Trade Community. This provides tools and information to the customs broker community. Read More

Forced Labor

Accuracy, Audits, Partners, & Obligations A Priority Trade Issue and hot topic, Forced Labor enforcement is happening. Join us as we walk through the way that CBP is approaching it, tools you can use to guide your organization through the…

DDTC: ITAR Compliance Program Guidelines

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is publishing new ITAR Compliance Program Guidelines. These guidelines give an overview of a solid compliance program, and introduce defense trade controls. ReadMore

Disclosures

Should you come forward?  Mistakes happen! Luckily, you’ve got methods for mitigating the company’s liabilities. We’ll explore the myriad of disclosure types available and help interpret which one is likely best for your scenario. Understanding your options is imperative in…

Incoterms® 2020 (in 2022)

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,…

Internal Compliance Program Training

Reinforcing risk areas and developing the right resources Maintaining an effective internal compliance program (ICP) is of paramount importance to ensure your organization avoids costly and time-consuming inaccuracies. We are here to show you the components to building an outstanding…

ACE 101 (2022)

Your glimpse into the largest single trade window. The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the government determines admissibility. A full understanding of ACE and its capabilities is a…