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Specifically, this rule adds a new license exception SPP (Syria peace and prosperity) under which U.S.-origin goods, software, and technology that have purely civilian uses (i.e., those classified as EAR99), as well as consumer communications devices and certain items related…
The Department of Defense put out a proposed rule that is available for comment until 12/23/2024 amending the list of domestically nonavailable articles under Buy American. Federal contractors are often subject to Buy American rules that require a certain percentage…
The Office of Foreign Assets Control settled with Vietnam Beverage Company for $860,000 to resolve 43 apparent violations of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations. They caused US financial institutions to process over $1m in payments for alcoholic beverages sold to…
Justice convicted Brian Assi of violations of IEEPA and the Iran Sanctions for attempting unlawful exports without a license, attempting to smuggle goods, submitting false/misleading export information, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. This is because Assi was attempting to…
Complying with export regulations! Get some practical understanding of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Commerce Control List (CCL), and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN). We discussed interpreting the EAR, navigating the CCL, and determining ECCN and License Requirements. Topics…
Two Russian nationals have been indicted for export control violations, smuggling, wire fraud, and money laundering. They fraudulently procured microelectronics from US distributors using shell companies to hide that the controlled items were destined for Russia. Read More
The withhold release order against disposable gloves made by Brightway Holdings and Biopro is being modified. As of 10/11/24 CBP is no longer detaining disposable gloves and will allow them to enter. Read More
The ILA began picket lines early this morning after the contract expired at midnight. The strike impacts 36 ports, all East and Gulf Coast. Currently the US Maritime Association (USMX for some reason) is in negotiations with the International Longshoremen’s…
Bureau of Industry and Security has imposed a civil penalty of ~$150,000 on Quantum Corporation for alleged violations of antiboycott provisions of the EAR. Quantum is a data storage, management, and protection company that received requests from a UAE distributor…
The Federal Trade Commission announced 9/18 that the CEO of GameStop will be paying nearly $1m to settle charges that his acquisition of Wells Fargo shares violated the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. The CEO’s acquisition was above the threshold of HSR…
Treasury sanctioned more than a dozen vessels and entities for their involvement in shipment of Iranian crude oil and petroleum gas to Syria and East Asia on behalf of Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. Read More
A new benefit for CTPAT has been implemented! Importers who are CTPAT Trade Compliance partners in good standing may utilize an FTZ for storage of goods subject to potential forced labor action. Read More
Office of Foreign Assets Control published an interim final rule changing recordkeeping requirements for certain transactions from 5 to 10 years. That’s consistent with the OFAC statute of limitations. This will be in effect March 12, 2025. Comments can be…
