David Robeson
David Robeson, LCB, CIP, SSGB, CSCP, CIRM, CPIM, C.P.M. David has worked in global trade compliance and logistics for over two decades. Prior to joining MGTA, David led the import/export…
FDA Unique Facility Identifier Required
…of entry,—unless, the foreign facility is in cooperation with CBP for the export of the food immediately from the port of arrival. Food held in this circumstance must not be…
Tri‐Seal Compliance Note
…upon industry to maintain effective, risk-based compliance programs,” said Matthew Axelrod, Commerce’s top export enforcement official. Some of the key elements in an effective export compliance program include a risk…
New U.S. Sanctions Against Russia
A rush of new export controls and sanctions activity from the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and State have been enacted on the one-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine….
Fines up to $35,000 for Misdeclared Hazmat Cargo
…These violations may be subject to monetary fines and/or criminal prosecution under applicable law. The Dangerous Goods information associated with this violation are: UN number / {PSN} Proper Shipping Name…
Export Control Act Violation
…be sentenced by a federal district judge on April 11, 2023. What is the Export Control Act? The U.S. Export Control Act regulates how certain technology, technical data, technical assistance,…
BIS, Commerce Department, & Department of State Adjust Civil Penalties
…Civil Violations Maximum civil monetary penalties for violations of the Export Controls Act of 2018 from $328,121to $353,534. Effective January 15, 2023. AES Filings 13 U.S.C. 304, Collection of Foreign…
One HTS Code Does Not Fit All—Avoid Penalties with Accurate Classification
A Colorado corporation, Ellab, Inc. and Ellab A/S, its Danish parent company, have paid the United States $728,910 in Customs duties to resolve civil allegations the United States Attorney’s Office…
Market Review: Understanding our Industry’s Current State
…ports reported a 17.5% decline in year-over-year containerized volume. While some bookings have increased—before the 2023 Lunar New Year—it is expected that the beginning of 2023 will show volumes far…
New ITAR Guidelines Issued by the DDTC
…program, the agency said. The guidelines include the following: Management Commitment DDTC Registration, Jurisdiction and Classification, Authorizations, and Other ITAR Activities Recordkeeping Reporting and Addressing Violations International Traffic in Arms…