BIS: Expansion of Export Restrictions to Iran and Ukraine

The Bureau of Industry and Security is amending the EAR to expand the scope of items requiring a license for export/reexport to Iran, as well as the scope of the Ukraine Foreign Direct Product Rule and the Iran FDP rule.…

Treasury: $20 Million Settlement for Violating Iran Sanctions

OFAC settled with SCG Plastics (Thailand). SCG Plastics agreed to pay $20,000,000 to settle their civil liability for 467 violations of OFAC sanctions on Iran. Read More

CBSA: Launching New CARM schedule!

CARM will launch internally at the CBSA on May 13, as planned, to advance the Agency’s compliance and enforcement efforts. However, as a result of strike vote activity now underway by the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the possible…

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EEI

Filing details you want Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing is an important part of complying with export control regulations and we’re here to help you understand what that means! We talk about various aspects of EEI, including AES Direct filing,…

OFAC: U.S. Implements Ban on Russian Nickel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports

New determination based on Executive Order 14068. Nickel, aluminum, and copper of Russian Federation origin is now prohibited from entering or being imported into the US, including admission into an FTZ. Read More

CSMS: Impersonation Scams Surge as Fraudsters Pose as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officials

Impersonation scams are on the rise. Scammers are posing as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees and demanding payment or sensitive information. If you receive one of these calls, hang up and report the call to the Federal Trade…

Justice: Latvian Arrested for Illegal Sale of US Avionics Equipment to Russia

A Latvian citizen worked with Kansas residents to facilitate the sale of US avionics equipment to customers in Russia. He was arrested in March in Latvia and is pending extradition proceedings. Read More

Justice: Latvian Citizen Arrested for Allegedly Facilitating Sale of US Avionics Equipment to Russia

A Latvian citizen worked with Kansas residents to facilitate the sale of US avionics equipment to customers in Russia. He was arrested in March in Latvia and is pending extradition proceedings. Read More

Justice: Swiss Trading Giant Trafigura Beheer Admits Guilt in Foreign Bribery Scheme

Trafigura Beheer, a trading company operating in Switzerland, plead guilty to a foreign bribery scheme. They’ll pay >$126 million to resolve FCPA violations. They paid bribes to the Brazilian government to secure business with the BR state-owned oil company. Read…

Justice: US Citizen in Taiwan Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison

Justice announced the sentence of a US citizen living in Taiwan to two years in federal prison for a conspiracy related to the export of defense materials to Iran. He also has to pay a $10,000 fine. This person shipped…

Justice: Chinese Nationals Indicted for 14-Year Hacking and Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Businesses and Political Officials

Yesterday an indictment was unsealed that charged seven PRC nationals with conspiracy of hacking and wire fraud. They spent ~14 years targeting businesses and political officials for economic and espionage and foreign intelligence objectives on behalf of China. There’s a…

EPA: EPA Settles with Resonac America Over Illegal Import of Hydrofluorocarbons

The Environmental Protection Agency settled with Resonac America to address their illegal import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at the port of LA in 2023 and 2024. They made four imports. They’ll destroy 1,693 pounds of HFCs and pay a $416,003 penalty.…