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New AES Requirements for Temporary Exports and Others Starting April 5

November 20, 2013 Global News

Beginning April 5, 2014, exporters will need to comply with new AES reporting requirements. Some of these new requirements include: reporting temporary exports valued over $2,500 per Schedule B reporting license value and the type of ultimate consignee (direct consumer, government entity, reseller, or other/unknown) reporting of used self-propelled vehicles regardless of value or country…

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By Request: Incoterms Back on SLI Form

November 19, 2013 Global News

You spoke up and we listened. Last month we released a new version of our Shipper's Letter of Instructions (SLI) form. It included several new fields to meet the requirements of recent export control reforms. However, as many of our export clients pointed out, there was one thing missing from our new SLI—an Incoterms® field.…

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Are Your Goods Exempt From the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?

November 15, 2013 Global News

Certain goods that enter the U.S. under a free trade agreement or trade preference program may also be exempt from paying the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). Check the table to see if your goods qualify. In order to qualify for the MPF exemption, the good must: meet the appropriate rule of origin meet all other…

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China’s Air Cargo Market at Full Capacity, Expect Delays and Higher Rates

November 1, 2013 Global News

Client Alert Remember when Apple’s iPhone caused air rates to soar near the end of last year? It’s happening again. Apple and Microsoft have reportedly saturated most available air cargo space in China. With cargo space now a rare commodity, air rates in China have soared. Due to these market conditions, which are expected to…

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Exporters Need to Be Prepared for Upcoming Control Reforms

October 29, 2013 Global News

It has been four years since President Obama ordered a review of the export control system, and U.S. companies are finally getting a taste of Washington’s long promised reforms. If you want to continue exporting from the United States, it’s crucial to understand how recent and upcoming changes to the law will affect your business.…

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10 Truly Terrifying Trade Compliance Nightmares

October 28, 2013 Global News

Be forewarned‒what follows may chill you to the core, fill you with dread, and leave you clutching the nearest harmonized tariff schedule for comfort. These are the tales of the darkest of dreams, the most wretched of realities. These are truly terrifying trade compliance nightmares‒and remember‒they could happen to you. Follow the links to find…

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Download Our Updated SLI Form

October 21, 2013 Global News

To stay in touch with export control reforms, we've have updated our Shipper's Letter of Instructions (SLI) form. What's New 2) Ultimate Consignee Type. This information from this field will need to be entered in AES beginning in April 2014. Mohawk is releasing its SLI form early to begin educating clients on this new requirement…

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Part II: Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?

October 2, 2013 Global News

A brief update on the government shutdown. You can read Part I, here. By the numbers 10% of U.S. Customs employees furloughed 60% of Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) furloughed Websites Commerce Department’s website is offline. Schedule B Search Engine is online, here. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Website is online. Will continue…

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Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?

October 1, 2013 Global News

As more and more announcements are being made today by government agencies regarding their status during the government shutdown announced this morning, importers and exporters are left wondering what this means to them and their shipments. While some agencies that handle imports and exports are considered “essential,” others are not. Even employees of “essential” agencies,…

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Important Export Links

September 23, 2013 Global News

Automated Export System (AES) US Customs & Border Protection: Trade Section Consolidated Denied Party Screening List Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Foreign Country Info (duty rates, taxes, etc.) Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) ITAR Money & Finance: Treasury, 31 CFR (OFAC) Schedule B Search Engine…

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