My Goods Are EAR99. Why Do I Have to Screen?
…I tell him. *** Additional Screening It is in an exporter’s best interest to document the process for each of the following screens as well as keep the records for…
5 Must-Listen Global Trade Podcasts
…interesting analysis of the world’s economic problems. Your ears will appreciate the neutral or nonpartisan stance the Institute prides itself on. Notable podcasts: EU International Trade & Investment Policy in…
Import Compliance and Customs Assists: What’s the Real Cost?
Many of our clients produce molds as part of their manufacturing process. Did you know? US Customs requires that importers not only pay duty on the physical product, but also…
U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Rises From the Dead. Again.
…speak English, pass drug tests, etc.), installing electronic on-board recorders, and passing several months of safety inspections. The final draft of the agreement is still in process as the two…
5 Must Read Global Trade Blogs
…reading this excellent post on the risks of doing business in China. Export Law Blog Written by two lawyers based in Washington DC, Export Law Blog offers in-depth analysis on…
9 Essential Links for Compliance-Focused Importers and Exporters
So you’ve documented your procedures, trained your staff, and developed a compliance review process. One day a member of your staff questions the reasoning behind a particular procedure. Do you…
A Single Export Control List
The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving ahead with the Obama Administration’s plan for simplifying the country’s export control program. First on the agenda is streamlining the licensing process. Under…
Free PDF: How to Screen Sanctioned Person & Entities
Use this decision tree diagram to guide you through the screening process for sanctioned persons and entities (see Export Administration Regulations/EAR Part 744 + 764). Combine this check with diversion…
Don’t Risk Paying Higher Antidumping Rates on Chinese Wooden Bedroom Furniture
The International Trade Administration is reviewing antidumping duty rates for Chinese wooden bedroom furniture imported during 2009 (case number A-570-890). If you imported these products at any point last year…