11/6 Syracuse: Q&A with Port of NY/NJ
Thank you to everyone who attended our Q&A session with Dennis Lombardi, Deputy Director of the Port of Commerce Department.
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Part II: Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
A brief update on the government shutdown. You can read Part I, here. By the numbers 10% of U.S. Customs employees furloughed 60% of Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) furloughed Websites Commerce Department’s website is offline. Schedule B Search Engine is online, here. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Website is online. Will continue…
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Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
As more and more announcements are being made today by government agencies regarding their status during the government shutdown announced this morning, importers and exporters are left wondering what this means to them and their shipments. While some agencies that handle imports and exports are considered “essential,” others are not. Even employees of “essential” agencies,…
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Who Won a Copy of the Dictionary of International Trade?
Congratulations to Mary Beth C. of Clinton, NY for winning our August giveaway. Mary Beth won a copy of the Dictionary of International Trade (10th edition). Thank you to all who participated. We hope to bring you more giveaways like this in the future, so stay tuned.
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Important Export Links
Automated Export System (AES) US Customs & Border Protection: Trade Section Consolidated Denied Party Screening List Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Foreign Country Info (duty rates, taxes, etc.) Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) ITAR Money & Finance: Treasury, 31 CFR (OFAC) Schedule B Search Engine…
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U.S. Trade Commission Seeking Comments on EU Trade Barriers
Calling all small and medium-sized exporters: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) wants to hear about trade barriers that make it harder for you to export to the European Union (EU). Your comments will be considered as the US and EU negotiate on a wide-ranging trade and investment agreement. We strongly encourage export clients to…
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How Could We Have Prevented This?
It's a question often asked following a supply chain disaster. A massive safety recall bankrupts a company. A supplier of a single sourced component unexpectedly closes its doors. A vessel sinks in the middle of the ocean, along with 20 containers of an importer's high valued goods. This is the same question that often leads…
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Compliance Freebie: NAFTA Decision Tree for Determining Country of Origin
Use this decision tree to help you determine the correct country of origin for goods from a NAFTA country (United States, Canada, or Mexico). This tool is for educational purposes only. U.S. importers should always consult with an expert, such as an international trade lawyer or customs broker, before attempting to make NAFTA claims. Determine…
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Why We’re Developing an Inland Container Port
You may have read the news about our involvement in the Central New York Inland Port. Mohawk Global Logistics, in partnership with Synapse Partners and Brang Commercial Real Estate, is overseeing development of this container port in Manlius. Why build an inland port in Central New York? Adds cost and fuel efficient rail connections to…
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August Giveaway
We’re giving away 1 copy of the Dictionary of International Trade (10th edition). To enter, email your name and company name to msardella@mohawkglobal.com by 12am (EDT) on September 12, 2013. A winner will be selected at random on September 13. Rules One entry per person. Your email must be received by 12am on 9/12/13. Mohawk…
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