Uncover the Secrets: Trans-Pacific Partnership
…goods face tariffs of up to 100% on certain goods in TPP markets, and American agriculture exports face tariffs of over 700% on some products.” The USTR says TPP is…
Is that a Legitimate Export Customer or an Illegal Front Company?
…unknowingly enabling illegal diversion of your exported goods to Russia. You can read the full version here. Pay attention to discrepancies between the destination country and the country from which…
Get a Year’s Worth of AES Filing Records for Free
U.S. exporters can request 12 months of AES filing records from the Census Bureau for free every year. Submitting the request is easy and recommended for companies that rely on…
Writing a Website Disclosure that Complies with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
…with annual worldwide gross receipts totaling more than $100 million and that identify themselves on a California tax return as a retail seller or manufacturer. The Resource Guide explains the…
Do This Before Exporting to Hong Kong, Singapore, or the UAE
If your goods are export controlled, then you’re probably all too aware of the U.S. government’s rules for your item. Yet what about the rules of the country to which…
New Lacey Act Requirements for Some Wood-Based Imports
…softwood 4416.00.6030—new tight barrelheads of wood 4416.00.6040—used barrels staves of softwood 4416.00.6050—used hoops, tight barrelheads of softwood 4416.00.9020—new other casks, barrels, wood 4416.00.9040—used other cooper goods, wood Ch. 82 Headings…
NY/NJ Port Terminals to Close Ahead of Winter Storm
…Port Authority this morning. All terminals will be closed on Tuesday, 1/27 as well. The Port Authority will make a decision about Wednesday by noon tomorrow. Free time will be…
CBP Announces US-Singapore Mutual Recognition and Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements
…the foreign customs program’s requirements, regulations, and security standards are similar to those of C-TPAT, and produces benefits for companies operating in the mutually recognized countries. A Customs Mutual Assistance…
Get Your Grant On!
…come, first serve basis to eligible small businesses for: Participation in foreign trade missions Foreign market sales trips Subscription services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce Website and/or marketing…
Ocean Carriers Walking a Tightrope
…to collect demurrage charges for containers left on their docks beyond free days allotted─even when the terminals themselves cannot handle all containers in a timely fashion. Ocean carriers are also…