The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $12.4 million settlement to resolve allegations that an importer evaded customs duties on quartz surface products from China, commonly used for countertops and similar applications. According to the government, the company misrepresented the…

The Department of State is reminding all parties subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to exercise heightened diligence in their export compliance programs. The Department emphasized the importance of ensuring that no regulated activities, directly or indirectly,…

A recent executive order directs the stockpiling of six months’ worth of essential medications, aiming to bolster national security and enhance supply chain resiliency. While the measure addresses preparedness for potential crises, it may also help mitigate future impacts from…

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation titled Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2028. The inquiry aims to provide the President with recommendations for updating the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), ensuring…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…