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Writing a Website Disclosure that Complies with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

April 28, 2015 Trade Translation california, supply chain

The California Attorney General has released a new resource guide that aims to help companies comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act. Enacted in 2010, the Act requires large retailers and manufacturers doing business in California to disclose on their websites their efforts to stop human trafficking and slavery within their supply chains.…

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Seal Procedures for Every Link in Your Supply Chain

March 24, 2015 Trade Translation container seals

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) recently released a draft guide for container seal best practices, outlining recommended procedures for different links and activities within the supply chain. The guide includes procedures for U.S. importers exporters manufacturers consolidators cross border highway carriers domestic highway carriers (in the U.S. and abroad) Despite the fact that CBP…

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Exporter Boycott Checklist

February 23, 2015 Trade Translation boycott, EAR, us exporters

The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) require companies to report any boycott requests they receive on a quarterly basis. Not sure what's considered a "boycott request"? Here are five example questions you could include in your process to check for any such requests. Do I know of agreements to refuse or actual refusals to do business…

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CBP Announces US-Singapore Mutual Recognition and Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements

January 19, 2015 Trade Translation CTPAT, Singapore

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the signing of a mutual recognition agreement and a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) between Singapore and the United States, effective as of December 1, 2014. A mutual recognition agreement between the United States’ C-TPAT program and another country’s customs program—in this case Singapore’s Secure Trade Partnership (STC)—certifies…

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Personalize This Export Compliance Poster

November 20, 2014 Trade Translation export compliance

Promote a pro-compliance culture at your company with this free poster, courtesy of the Bureau of Industry & Security. The poster reminds staff of the need to be vigilant when dealing with export transactions, eluding to questions that should be asked as part of a red flags check. We've added form fields to the poster…

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CBP Announces US-Mexico Mutual Recognition Agreement

November 18, 2014 Trade Translation CTPAT, Mexico, mutual recognition

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the establishment of a mutual recognition agreement between Mexico and the United States, as of October 17, 2014. A mutual recognition agreement between the U.S. C-TPAT program and another country—in this case Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT)—certifies that the foreign customs program’s requirements and regulations are similar to…

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Canceled: Robert Stein to Speak in Watertown, NY on Nov 19

November 12, 2014 Trade Translation event, Robert Stein, U.S. importers

This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for another date. MGTA's Robert Stein will speak on November 19 at a half-day seminar on import compliance at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Watertown, NY. The seminar is sponsored by Jefferson County Economic Development and Mohawk Global Trade Advisors. Importing 101 November 19, 2014…

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Duty Savings Achieved with TIB

October 28, 2014 Trade Translation duty savings, importers, Jim Trubits

By Jim Trubits Astute importers and exporters can benefit from the numerous duty avoidance, deferral, and recovery programs offered by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Temporary Importation Bonds (TIB) are a great way to avoid paying thousands of dollars in duty. Here’s how it works: Under certain conditions, goods are imported into the U.S.—for…

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Sanctions Against Russia Put Squeeze on U.S. Exporters

August 21, 2014 Trade Translation Russia, sanctions, us exporters

By Mike Frail, Senior Advisor As if export control reforms weren’t enough of a burden, U.S. exporters now have their plates pretty full with various sanctions imposed against Russia. U.S.-Russia relations have been strained since the annexation (or occupation) of Crimea, rebel fighting in eastern Ukraine, and the tragic downing of Malaysian Flight MH17. These…

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Ew, Bugs! Preventing Pests When Importing Goods

August 21, 2014 Trade Translation

Due to a recent increase in the number of sea carriers found transporting wood packing material (WPM) that violates WPM standards—primarily while crossing the Mediterranean Sea—Customs & Border Protection has released a bulletin reminding importers to work to ensure that any WPM used has been effectively treated to prevent the introduction of invasive pests into…

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