Recent Promotions This Summer
We’re always proud to announce our people’s achievements. Congratulations, Ginelle, on your recent promotion! Ginelle Patterson has been promoted to Import Team Lead. Ginelle has been with us since January,2019. She…
Going Green with New Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Regulations
…likely cost more than the heavy fuel commonly used today. The fear is that oil refiners may not be able to supply enough compliant fuel oil by the 2020 deadline….
Merchandise Processing Fees Increasing October 1
Import clients will see an increase in U.S. Customs user fees—minimum and maximum Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)—effective October 1, 2019. These fees will be adjusted to reflect inflation. Below are…
Get BIS’s Annual Export Controls Conference Presentations
…Census—Global Market Finder CFIUS—BIS CFIUS—ITA Compliance—BIS Compliance—DDTC Compliance Program Compliance—OFAC DDTC Update Deemed Exports Encryption Freight Forwarders and Routed Transactions Proscribed Parties and Catch-All Controls Regulatory Update Sanctions Section 232…
Section 301 List 4 Suspended and Submit List 3 Exclusion Requests
…portal for submitting list 3 exclusion requests has opened and importers have until September 30 to enter submissions. If you import goods that are on list 3 and are granted…
Why the Court of International Trade Punished a First-Time, Small Importer with Over $250K in Fines
…manage and maintain standard processes. Training your key import staff in all aspects of import compliance. Contact Mohawk Global Trade Advisors today to start building a better import compliance program….
MSC Suspended from CTPAT for 90 Days
As of June 18, 2019 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has been suspended from the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (CTPAT). At this time, the suspension period is set to…
Moving Up: Congrats on Promotions
…Manager. Keith is a Licensed Customs Broker (LCHB) and Certified Customs Specialist (CCS). He has been with us for over six years and is located in our Buffalo, NY office….
Congratulations on Recent Promotions
…promoted to Import CHB Team Lead. Caroline is a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and has been with us for over two years. She is located in our Albany, NY office….
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Removed from Canada and Mexico
…importing country may request consultations with the exporting country. After such consultations, the importing party may impose duties of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum in respect…