Trade News

CSMS: New Instructional Video on Filing Claims in ACE

August 15, 2023

The Office of Trade, Trade Policy and Programs, has developed a brief instructional video for first-time drawback filers on how to file a claim in ACE. Read More

CSMS: There’s a new DDTC element in AES

August 10, 2023

This Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) new data element collection will help ensure that only commodities that have been determined to be controlled in USML Category XXI by the Director of DDTC’s Office of Defense Trade…

CSMS: Registration for the October 2023 License Exam opens August 14

August 7, 2023

Additionally, beginning with the October 25, 2023 exam, each CBLE question will have four possible answers. This is a change from prior exams where each CBLE question had five possible answers. Read More

CSMS: Customs User Fees are Changing

July 28, 2023

Pursuant to the General Notice (88 FR 48900) published July 28, 2023, adjustments to certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations, as codified in 19 U.S.C. § 58c, will take effect on October 1, 2023. Read More

OFAC: “Introduction to OFAC” Web Series

July 28, 2023

The “Introduction to OFAC” web series is a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on the fundamentals of the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and U.S. sanctions implementation. Read More

Federal Reserve: Announced Enforcement Actions

July 19, 2023

The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced two enforcement actions against Deutsche Bank AG, its New York branch, and other U.S. affiliates. Read More

National Law Review: The U.S. Adopted a New Sanctions Strategy

July 13, 2023

Since the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has adopted a new, more aggressive sanctions strategy, increasingly going after parties who enable sanctioned businesses and individuals to conduct business and shield their wealth. Read More

EU: European Commission Publish Guidance for Operators

July 9, 2023

The EU published guidance for operators’ due diligence against Russia sanctions circumvention. There’s 11 pages of risk review and mitigation measures that are great practices. Read More

CBP: Seized Unpermitted Wildlife Products

July 7, 2023

CBP seized two shipments, one of taxidermized birds, the other of horned mammal skulls. CBP officers detained both shipments and consulted with inspectors from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) who advised CBP that the wildlife products violated U.S.…

WTO: Press Release

July 6, 2023

The WTO press release about the publication of the 2023 World Tariff Profiles. Read More

CBP: Published the quarterly IRS Interest Rates

July 5, 2023

CBP has published the quarterly IRS interest rates used to calculate interest for underpayments and overpayments of customs duties. Read More

BIS: Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations Update

July 3, 2023

The BIS published a final rule amending the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) to reduce the concentration threshold level for mixtures containing a Schedule 2A chemical. Read More