Pakistan Due Diligence Guidance Updated 2022
…unauthorized end uses and end users. Need help identifying if your shipment needs an export license and if so, how to get one? Reach out to Mohawk Global Trade Advisors,…
Disregarding Government Export Regulations Could Mean Indictment
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unsealed a federal indictment against three U.S. citizens and Quadrant Magnetics LLC. The defendants allegedly sent technical data drawings related to U.S. military projects…
USTR Requesting Section 301 Comments Starting 11/15
The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments regarding the Section 301 duties starting, November 15, 2022. It is strongly recommended that importers complete the questionnaire. Any additional…
Hong Kong Updates Authorized List of Signatures for Import & Export Licenses
If your shipments are in transit through Hong Kong—and are covered by an import and/or export license requirement issued by the Trade and Industry Department (TID)—it will be important to…
Disclosing EEI to Foreign Governments is Prohibited—What to do Instead
…Trade Regulations (FTR), you may not provide the EEI to a foreign government for any purpose. Any unauthorized disclosure of confidential EEI is subject to civil penalties. What Shippers Can…
Updated BIS Export Enforcement Guidance
…to safeguard American technology and ingenuity in order to help protect our national security. While we are always prepared to enforce against those who break our rules, our strong preference…
Selling Under the FAR Buy American Act? Changes Coming 10/25.
Are you a contractor selling to the government under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Buy American Act? If so, there is a new final rule that will gradually increase the…
India Center of Excellence
…Eyes Shift Towards India North American retailers and manufacturers are shifting their focus to India, as the country works to solidify its position as… Read More Global NewsIndia Center of…
Renewal of FDA Food Facility Registration Starts 10/1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their food facility registration requirements. Food facilities will be required to provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when registering…
UPDATE: Rail Strike Averted – Tentative Agreement Reached
UPDATE: 9/15/2022—At 5:00 am this morning, the White House announced that a tentative agreement had been reached with the rail employers and the remaining rail labor unions that will avoid…