It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition. It lies between the pit of a shipper’s fears and the peak of their trade advisor’s knowledge. It is an area which we call… no, not the Twilight Zone, but the Trade Compliance Nightmare Zone. The stuff of real, unbridled fear can…
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India is dealing with the worst container equipment shortage in its documented history. The world’s most severe pandemic induced lockdown, combined with falling consumption, blank sailings, and shipping lines’ desire to reposition containers to more lucrative trades has created a severe short fall at all inland points and most ports. India, a country of 1.3…
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After receiving several questions regarding the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) April rule on military exports, The Census Bureau has issued guidance on the mandatory filing requirements that were defined in the rule. The rule increased due diligence requirements for certain exports to Russia, Venezuela, and China, and requires certain Electronic Export Information (EEI)…
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced new export controls on six emerging technologies. These controls were agreed to by Wassenaar Arrangement members during its 2019 plenary. The final rule also makes changes to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Restrictions: The final rule, effective Oct. 5, corrects one Export Control Classification Number…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their biennial FDA food facility registration requirements. Food facilities will be required to provide a Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) when registering with FDA or renewing FDA registration. The FDA has provided guidance on recognition of acceptable UFIs. The FDA has also stated that they recognize the…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is initiating an investigation that addresses two important issues with respect to Vietnam. This investigation has been initiated at the direction of President Donald J. Trump. These investigations may result in tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions on imports from Vietnam. In a press release, USTR stated that…
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 47 entities to the Entity List. These entities have been added due to “acting contrary” to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. In addition to this, BIS will correct four existing entries under China. BIS will impose a license requirement for exports to 39 of…
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The Census Bureau is seeking public comments on their consideration to remove the Electronic Export Information (EII) filing requirements for shipments between the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Census Bureau has previously received requests to remove the EEI filing requirement because the filing process treats Puerto Rico as a foreign country…
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 38 Huawei affiliates to the Entity List, the agency said in its final rule, effective August 17. This imposes a license requirement for all items subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In addition to this, BIS modified four existing Huawei Entity List entries. BIS also refined…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued their first penalty for imports made with forced labor since the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. CBP has collected $575,000 in penalties, after the closure of a civil enforcement action against stevia sweetener importer, Pure Circle U.S.A., Inc., per CBP press…
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