Mohawk Adds 4 Certified Customs Specialists

We proudly announce the names of four employees who recently earned the distinction of Certified Customs Specialist. The Certified Customs Specialist Program is offered by the National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America. The program is designed to help import professionals become experts in import regulations. Program participants must pass a final exam in…

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Don’t Miss These Tweets

Twitter lets you tap into the pulse of any topic, connecting you to the very latest and greatest. When it comes to Mohawk's line of work, there are a few twitter users that break the mold. Here's a list of twitter users you won't want to miss. 1. FDA @US_FDA Covers the latest updates to…

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China Adds 6% VAT

The government of China recently announced a new value added tax (VAT). Beginning August 1, a 6% VAT will be levied on top of every local charge in China. This charge will be assessed in local currency on that portion of the freight invoice paid in China. Outbound shipments under prepaid terms and inbound shipments…

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We’ll Never Get Caught

Export controls exist to protect the national security of the U.S. It's up to the Bureau of Industry & Security to enforce our export control laws. They focus on companies and individuals who engage in the export of controlled commodities, software, and technology. Their agenda is simple: What's the end use of exported item? Are…

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Introducing Colleen Gravina and Don Quinn

Mohawk introduces two of its newest General Managers. Colleen Gravina As Chicago General Manager, Colleen Gravina is responsible for the growth of the Chicago branch in the Midwest and local team development. Colleen’s specialties are freight forwarding, supply chain management, and import/export operations. She previously worked for MIQ Logistics and YRC Logistics.   Don Quinn…

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Exporters Use with Caution: Online Decision Tree Tools

Much has been written about forthcoming U.S. export control reforms and the impact it will have on exporters. Many exporters hoped these reforms would make the export control process easier by limiting it to the authority of one government agency, the Department of Commerce. Unfortunately, one can gather from recently published changes that the one…

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US Customs to Begin Issuing ISF Liquidated Damages

Today, U.S. Customs & Border Protection announced that they will begin to enforce existing liquidated damages provisions for Importer Security Filings (ISF) required to be filed on or after July 9, 2013. Enforcement actions will not apply to ISF-5 transactions, which involve goods transiting, but not remaining in, the US. Liquidated damages enforcement actions instituted…

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