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The White House has issued an executive action related to customs enforcement and import compliance. The order directs federal agencies to update procedures for verifying importers, addressing potential duty violations, and expanding enforcement capabilities. It also calls for improvements in…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the CBLE will open for registration on February 10 at 12:01am. Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that requests comments by the trade until March 18, 2025, when the rule comes into effect. This rule gives implementation guidance on USMCA, specifically around drawback, textiles, and automotive.…
CBP published a notice of proposed rulemaking around submitting export manifest information to CBP for rail cargo leaving the US. Comments due by 3/14/2025. Currently EEIs for rail cargo must be filed 2 hours prior to the rail cargo leaving…
Haas Automation has admitted to 41 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The violations stem from unauthorized sales of parts used to service previously sold Haas CNC…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing a new process for low-value shipments to enhance security and improve targeting of high-risk items, such as illicit fentanyl. The proposed changes would also introduce additional data requirements to better verify eligibility…
The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), has finalized a measure to protect national security by restricting certain technologies from China and Russia…
The Commerce Control List in all its glory! Did you know that both wind-up toys and chlorine are considered dual-use items (items with both civilian and military or defense applications) and thus on the Commerce Control List (CCL)? In this…
This ruling was published in August, and essentially says that adulterated food that leaves customs Custody, is refused entry by the FDA that is exported or destroyed cannot get a duty refund unless you can prove that the food was…
The Export Enforcement Year in Review for 2024 is live! This warrants a deeper review. It discusses the Disruptive Tech Strike Force, many court cases, arrests, and penalties, and goes through their updated regulations, policies, and strategies. Read More
I screamed at the top of my lungs what’s going on! Check out our casual end-of-year chat about the latest in international trade! Our experts covered a variety of topics and answered audience questions. Watch the video to see what…
Office of the United States Trade Representative announced tariff increases under Section 301 for imports of tungsten products, wafers, and polysilicon from China. Solar wafers and polysilicon increases to 50% on January 1, 2025, and specified tungsten products increase to…
Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a settlement with CH Robinson for $257,690 which will resolve civil liability for 82 apparent violations. Five of their non-US subsidiaries provided freight brokerage or transportation services for shipments involving Cuba and Iran. They…
