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From Civil to Criminal: Increased Enforcement of Forced Labor Violations

March 30, 2020 Trade Translation

In the latest series of developments, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to launch criminal investigations—within the next two years—against executives whose companies have benefited from forced labor in their supply chains. This is a considerable step up from limiting prosecutions to civil penalties, as criminal proceedings could end in 20-year prison sentences for…

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Discovering Export Violations: 13 Things to Watch Out For

March 9, 2020 Articles To Read, Trade Translation

Though United States border protections and national security are getting better by the day, shippers are often the first critical point of contact for export violations. It is important that exporters stay alert and know the signs that a shipment may be destined for an inappropriate use, user, or destination by potentially blocked individuals. The…

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Penalties Increase for Export Violations

January 7, 2020 Trade Translation

The Department of Commerce and Department of State have increased the civil monetary penalties for export violations to account for inflation. Regardless of when the violation occurred, it is important to recognize that these new amounts are retroactive and can be charged against each violation. Here is a summary of the penalty increases: The maximum…

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U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement: Preferential Tariff Treatment

January 2, 2020 Trade Translation

The U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement is effective as of January 1, 2020. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued the requirements for those looking to claim preferential treatment under this trade deal. In order to receive preferential treatment, goods must originate and meet all the requirements under the agreement. The filing instructions are as follows:…

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U.S. and Japan Trade Deal: Tariff Reductions to Take Effect Jan 1

October 29, 2019 Trade Translation

An initial trade deal between the U.S. and Japan was officially signed on October 7. This new deal will reduce or eliminate tariffs on $7 billion worth of U.S. agricultural exports. The trade deal sets forth the same agricultural access in exports that the U.S. would have received in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Tariff reductions are…

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Do I Need an Export License?

October 28, 2019 Articles To Read, Trade Translation

As an exporter it is your responsibility know if you need an export license. On top of that, it is your responsibility to know who you’re exporting to and to watch for red flags. To help, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published guidance for exporting to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. But…

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WATCH: New Rules for Duty Drawback & Importing in a New Trade Era

September 16, 2019 Trade Translation

Mohawk Global Trade Advisors was proud to sponsor and speak on two panels during NEI’s G.TEC 2019 conference. Did you miss it? Not to worry, NEI has provided the presentations. Watch our trade experts, Robert Stein and Robyn Moore, go over strategies for importing and exporting in a new trade era and the new rules of duty drawback.

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What to Expect with New Chinese Tariffs: Our Expert Answers 3 Big Qs

August 9, 2019 Trade Translation

President Trump announced that as of September 1, 2019, there will be 10 percent additional tariffs on everything imported from China that has not already been covered under Section 301. This has left companies brimming with unanswered questions. Robert Stein, Vice President at Mohawk Global Trade Advisors, answers the three big questions on everyone’s mind.…

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Get BIS’s Annual Export Controls Conference Presentations

July 22, 2019 Trade Translation

Looking for an information packed resource for export controls? Look no further, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published the presentations from its annual conference, which was held July 9-11 in Washington. The presentations include the following topics. “600 series” Air and Space (BIS) Air and Space (NASA) Air and Space (NOAA) Census—ACE…

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Why the Court of International Trade Punished a First-Time, Small Importer with Over $250K in Fines

June 24, 2019 Articles To Read, Trade Translation

Importers are facing ever-evolving constraints from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decisions now more than ever. Achieving and maintaining compliance through Reasonable Care and proper documentation is pertinent to avoid penalties, seizures of cargo, or criminal charges. “A Tangled Web of Changing Stories and Disputed Consequences” On April 22, 2019 the Court of International Trade…

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