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…
200% Tariffs on Russian Aluminum
Beginning March 10, 2023, the U.S. takes action to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable. Tariff hikes are now 200% on Russian aluminum exports, including derivative products, and, beginning on…
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….
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Preparation
…will not be processed for Customs clearance. This can lead to delays in the supply chain or other sanctions of non-compliance with the applicable regulations. Looking for more information about…
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
…export compliance program and training up to date. Make sure you monitor your export transactions and processes, and if you do discover an export violation, consider making a voluntary disclosure….
First Sale—CBP Strictly Enforcing Requirements
…considerable landed cost savings. To import goods under first sale, three primary requirements must be met: The goods must be clearly destined for exportation to the U.S. There must be…
One HTS Code Does Not Fit All—Avoid Penalties with Accurate Classification
…under a single HTS code with a low duty rate. The company further “failed to declare the cost of repairs for products that it exported and then re-imported into the…
New ITAR Guidelines Issued by the DDTC
…Regulations (ITAR) Training Risk assessment Audits and Compliance Monitoring Export Compliance Manual and Templates These guidelines emphasize that commitment from management is “one of the most important factors in creating…