CBP: Section 232 Tariffs Expanded to Copper

Effective August 1, Section 232 tariffs on copper imports will come into force, placing copper alongside steel and aluminum as a targeted material under national security trade measures. As with existing steel and aluminum derivative tariffs, importers should expect similar…

CBP: De Minimis Threshold Eliminated for All Countries

Beginning August 29, the de minimis exemption will no longer apply to imports from any country, including Canada, Mexico, and China. As a result, Importers of Record (IORs) must fully classify every item in each shipment, regardless of value. This…

Is Your Freight Protected? Understanding Cargo Insurance with TRG

What the heck is cargo insurance and who needs it? Rising tariffs impact many things you may not have considered, including your Customs bonds and cargo insurance! In this webinar Travis Smith and Meredith Lambert from Trade Risk Guaranty and…

CBP: Section 321 Enforcement Update in ACE to Block Ineligible De Minimis Shipments

CBP is enhancing Section 321 enforcement within ACE to ensure compliance with the $800 de minimis threshold. Starting June 26, the update will be deployed to the CERT environment. This enhancement will prevent the release of shipments claiming de minimis…

OFAC: GVA Capital Fined $216M for Russia Sanctions Violations

The Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a penalty notice for almost $216M on GVA Capital Ltd. They’re a venture capital firm in California. This is for violating the Russia sanctions and failing to comply with a subpoena. Read More

Justice: DOJ Declines to Prosecute PE Firm After Voluntary Disclosure of Export Violations

The United States Department of Justice declined to prosecute a private equity firm after they discovered criminal violations of export laws that one of their acquired companies had committed and disclosed them voluntarily. Read More

DOJ: Crypto Exec Indicted for Laundering Millions Through U.S. Banks

The United States Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Iurii Gugnin, owner of cryptocurrency company Evita, for funneling > $500 million of payments through US banks / crypto exchanges while hiding the source and purpose of the transactions. Read…

IEEPA: Tariffs Case Heads to Full Appeals Court

In an IEEPA update, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the motion to continue collecting IEEPA fentanyl and reciprocal tariffs while the appeal is ongoing. They also said that since this is such an important case, they’re…

Using AI in Global Trade

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…

USDA: Livestock Imports Suspended Over Screwworm Outbreak

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…

Justice: Foreign Nationals Indicted in Plot to Harass

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.…

OFAC: Issues Guidance on Syria Sanctions

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…