Chris Lindstrand
…in our Rochester, NY branch. Chris’s industry knowledge and leadership skills accelerated his career path and led him to manage the import operations team in Syracuse, NY in 2013. Chris…
Prevent Export Diversion: BIS Guidance & Screening Tool
…items, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued guidance, along with a new screening tool called the Trade Integrity Project (TIP). Companies are advised to screen companies using TIP…
3 New Sectors to be Scrutinized in Forced Labor Enforcement
On July 9, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy to…
Monsoon Madness: Navigating the Impact of India’s Rainy Days
…flooded roads and damaged infrastructure. Vehicle Type & Containers: The type of vehicle used can impact costs, as secure and closed trucks are necessary to ensure the safety and security…
UPDATE: UFLPA Entity List Grows: 35 New Entities Added
UPDATE: 8/16/24—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, adding 6 new entities this month. These entities have been identified…
Tips on Obtaining Accurate EEI from Authorized Agents
…to ensure the information is accurate and provided in a timely manner. Obtaining Accurate EEI from Authorized Agents The Census Bureau’s Trade Regulations Branch (TRB) suggests the following steps for…
Hapag-Lloyd & CMA CGM Dismantle Decades Long India Service Strings
…string starting August 15. Per some local industry sources, COSCO shipping and their subsidiary OOCL will step in as a potential vessel and slot-sharing partner for CMA CGM’s reimagined loop….
FDA’s MoCRA Enforcement for Cosmetics Begins 7/1
…Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 Guidance for Industry: Cosmetic Product Categories and Codes Importers are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to avoid any disruptions to the release…
Untangling the Section 301 4-Year-Review
The Office of the US Trade Representatives (USTR) announced that new, and higher, tariff actions will be phased in over the next few years. As the industry comes to terms…
New Textile Enforcement by DHS
…Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated this collaboration to combat illicit trade for the American textile industry—which accounts for more than 500,000 US jobs and is considered critical to US national…