With advancing technology, it has never been more crucial to practice due diligence regarding export controls. Technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are at the forefront of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) concerns. BIS is working to protect these advanced technologies from falling into the wrong hands is essential. Top…
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The five federal agencies have issued a new compliance note that highlights the necessity that those who move cargo—vessel owners, charterers, exporters, managers, brokers, shipping companies, freight forwarders, commodities traders, and financial institutions— ensure they are not being exploited by nefarious actors disguising the true origin, destination, or nature of their cargo. The note offers enforcement trends…
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The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released its audit priority list for January 2024. Twice a year, the CBSA reevaluates its “audit priority areas”, this is to ensure that commercial goods are being imported following trade rules. The CBSA evaluates three main components—tariff classification, valuation, and origin for custom verification. The CBSA believes that…
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The European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) have reached an agreement that will continue the suspension of the previous rebalancing tariffs, until March 31, 2025. In return, the U.S. will also continue to hold off on its Section 232 tariffs of 25% on EU steel and 10% on EU aluminum—imposed in 2018. By…
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In the digital transformation era, Mohawk Global strives to find solutions to the challenges our clients face. We put our processes under a microscope to encourage change throughout the industry. In this case, our client needed confirmation that an additional email with a PDF copy of an invoice per shipment was not necessary to satisfy…
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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce Department, and Department of State have adjusted their civil monetary penalties to account for inflation. Below is a summary of the increases. EAR Civil Violations Maximum civil monetary penalties for violations of the Export Controls Act of 2018 from $353,534 to $364,992. Effective January 15, 2024. AES Filings 13 U.S.C.…
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released three new rules that they stated are “part of a board effort to ease several categories of export licensing requirements.” The rules propose numerous changes to license requirements for certain exports and license exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA). The Rules Are: Revisions to Certain Australia Group, Crime,…
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UPDATE 8/24/2024—Important Reminder: The hard enforcement date for AMS Organics is rapidly approaching on September 19. See the key details below: The National Organic Program (NOP) Import Certificate will be invalid if the importer is not certified in the Organic Integrity Database. Additionally, the '999' code, previously used for flexibility during the transition period, will…
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To prevent forced labor in Canadian supply chains, the government has passed legislation effective January 2024 that will require companies who do business in Canada to file annual reports outlining the steps they have taken in prevention. The legislation applies to any corporation, trust, partnership, or other unincorporated organization whose activities include producing, selling or…
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Owners or operators of establishments involved in the production and distribution of medical devices intended for commercial distribution in the United States—including those that are imported for export only—must register annually with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These facilities include foreign and domestic: Contract manufacturers Specification developers Relabelers /repackers Initial importers Foreign exporters. In…
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