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A man in Maine was caught trafficking bird and whale parts, which violates the Lacey Act. He imported them from Eastern Europe to sell in the US. He is facing a maximum penalty of five years in prison, three years…
Smarter Strategies for International Growth! Love it or hate it, AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay – and it’s already making waves in global trade. In this webinar Melissa Merkle from Star USA and Lawrence Jones, Trade Advisor with…
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has suspended the importation of live cattle, horses, and bison through southern border ports in response to the spread of New World Screwworm in Mexico. The measure aims to prevent the parasite from entering and…
Milwaukee and LA juries both indicted foreign nationals (one of China, the other a UK citizen/US permanent resident) with interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking, as well as conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Export Control Act.…
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a Fact Sheet and updated FAQs clarifying the scope of Syria General License 25. The guidance outlines authorized activities during the transition period and aims to assist businesses and…
Advice, steps, and tips on getting your customs broker license in the US! In this informative webinar Michael D. Easton of Star USA discusses the path to becoming a licensed customs broker (LCB). He shares key insights on how to…
As of May 14, 2025, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of tariffs. While most duties are paused, the U.S. will maintain a 10% reciprocal tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Both…
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has initiated a Section 232 national security investigation focused on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related parts. Stakeholders and industry participants are invited to submit comments, which…
What they mean and how to pick one? In this webinar Star USA’s Melissa Merkle talks all things continuing education – including general requirements, finding accredited events, obtaining and tracking the code, how and when to submit the codes to…
Canada has issued Notice 25-19, outlining a remission process for surtaxes on U.S.-origin goods effectively allowing duty refunds. The notice covers goods used in Canadian manufacturing, processing, and food and beverage packaging, as well as items tied to public health,…
The Bureau of Industry and Security has launched a new inclusion process under Section 232, allowing U.S. manufacturers and trade associations to request the addition of derivative steel and aluminum products to existing tariffs. The initial submission window began on…
CBP has announced a temporary suspension of a regulatory exception affecting certain low-value international mail shipments. Effective April 30, 2025, informal (Type 11) entries are permitted under the revised rules. Starting May 3, 2025, formal entries will be required for…
CBP has announced a temporary suspension of a regulatory exception affecting certain low-value international mail shipments. Effective April 30, 2025, informal (Type 11) entries are permitted under the revised rules. Starting May 3, 2025, formal entries will be required for…
