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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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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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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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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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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Calling all small and medium-sized exporters: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) wants to hear about trade barriers that make it harder for you to export to the European Union (EU). Your comments will be considered as the US and EU negotiate on a wide-ranging trade and investment agreement. We strongly encourage export clients to…
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It's a question often asked following a supply chain disaster. A massive safety recall bankrupts a company. A supplier of a single sourced component unexpectedly closes its doors. A vessel sinks in the middle of the ocean, along with 20 containers of an importer's high valued goods. This is the same question that often leads…
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Use this decision tree to help you determine the correct country of origin for goods from a NAFTA country (United States, Canada, or Mexico). This tool is for educational purposes only. U.S. importers should always consult with an expert, such as an international trade lawyer or customs broker, before attempting to make NAFTA claims. Determine…
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We've updated this checklist to include the new 600 series Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN). Attend our upcoming seminar, Building Your Export Compliance Program, to receive a program-ready, limited edition of this form. When any of the following Red Flag Indicators have been identified and follow-up inquiries have not satisfactorily resolved doubts, you should not…
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One of the big changes at U.S. Customs in the last five years is that they now rely on the Automated Targeting System (ATS) to screen inbound shipments. Data is fed to the system through various channels, including AMS, ISF, Customs entry, law enforcement, and other sources that Customs refuses to reveal. The system assigns…
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