I screamed at the top of my lungs what’s going on! Come by for a casual end-of-year chat about what’s happening in the world of international trade. Our experts have a grab bag of topics, and you’re welcome to submit your own questions!
Trade News
BIS: Commerce Department Takes Swift Action
Commerce issued a press release on the additional entities (900+!) that they’re adding to the Entity List for supporting the war effort on behalf of Russia, updated the high priority items list, and released a business advisory for doing business…
CSMS: CBP Expands Global Business Identifier
CBP is expanding their Global Business Identifier (GBI) testing, and they’re letting more people participate! Participation requests and questions can be directed to GB*@cb*.gov . To learn more about the GBI Test, please visit the GBI webpage. Read More
CSMS: CBP Unveils Insights in December Webinar
CBP has posted their December webinar on the 2024 Triennial Status Report and Annual Permit User Fee. Links to the recording and slide deck are in the TSR information on the Customs Brokers webpage. Read More
Justice: Russian-Canadian National Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Scheme
A Russian-Canadian national conspired to launder money to send UAV components to sanctioned RU entities. The items shipped, and were found in RU weapon platforms in Ukraine. She plead guilty. Read More
Justice: Aircraft Formerly Owned by Iranian Airline Returns to US
The Boeing aircraft previously owned by an Iranian airline has been returned to the US via Argentina. Read More
Justice: Dual US-Taiwan Citizen Pleads Guilty to Conspiring in Covert Arms Export to Iran
A dual US-Taiwan citizen just pled guilty to a conspiracy charge for exporting defense articles to Iran. In 2002 and 2003 there was a sting operation on purchasing antennas to go to Iran, and other defense articles. The defendant went…
Justice: Four Individuals Charged with Illicit Trade for Smuggling US Electronic Components
Four people are charged with smuggling US electronic components from the US to Iran via China. They specifically sent items to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian agency that develops ballistic missiles and UAVs. This went on between…
FTC: Kubota North America Hit with Record $2 Million Fine in Largest-Ever ‘Made in USA’ Case
The Federal Trade Commission announces their largest ever Made in USA case. Kubota North America is paying a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling some replacement parts “Made in USA”. Read More
BIS: Update to Sanctions on Russia and Belarus
The Department of Commerce is strengthening its existing sanctions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) against Russia and Belarus, including by expanding the scope of the EAR’s Russian and Belarusian Industry Sector Sanctions and making certain changes to the licensing…
CSMS: New CBP Suspected Trade Violations Webinars
CBP is putting out a second round of webinars on reporting suspected trade violations. Follow the link to register. Read More
Justice: Virginia Resident Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Violations of International Sanctions
Jalal Hajavi, Virginia resident, has been sentenced to two years in prison for egregious violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations. He facilitated shipment of heavy equipment from the US to Iran…
Justice: Over $220 Million to Resolve Foreign Bribery Investigations
SAP is going to pay > $220 million to resolve investigations into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This comes from schemes to bribe governments in South Africa and Indonesia. Justice is working with South Africa. Read More