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Disregarding Government Export Regulations Could Mean Indictment

November 29, 2022 Trade Translation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unsealed a federal indictment against three U.S. citizens and Quadrant Magnetics LLC. The defendants allegedly sent technical data drawings related to U.S. military projects to China and then supplied the Department of Defense (DOD) with prohibited Chinese-origin Items. The three U.S. citizens are being accused of exporting defense-related technical…

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12/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

November 18, 2022 Market Updates

Carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective December 15, 2022. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective December 15, 2022 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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USTR Requesting Section 301 Comments Starting 11/15

November 14, 2022 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments regarding the Section 301 duties starting, November 15, 2022. It is strongly recommended that importers complete the questionnaire. Any additional comments may help shape the policy of the USTR and the Biden administration on Section 301 duties. While providing comments to the USTR and/or a…

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Hong Kong Updates Authorized List of Signatures for Import & Export Licenses

November 14, 2022 Trade Translation

If your shipments are in transit through Hong Kong—and are covered by an import and/or export license requirement issued by the Trade and Industry Department (TID)—it will be important to have a valid delivery verification certificate issued by the Director-General of Trade and Industry. The Hong Kong TID has authorized a list of signatures for…

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12/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

November 3, 2022 Market Updates

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective December 1, 2022. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective December 1, 2022 Equip.USD20…

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Disclosing EEI to Foreign Governments is Prohibited—What to do Instead

November 1, 2022 Trade Translation

The U.S. Census Bureau has seen an increase in inquiries from foreign governments for copies of the Electronic Export Information (EEI), as well as some requiring the Internal Transaction Number (ITN). The problem with this is that the information contained in the EEI is confidential, pursuant to U.S. law (13 U.S.C. §301(g)). As stated in…

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