Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce Department, and Department of State have adjusted their civil monetary penalties to account for inflation. Below is a summary of the increases. EAR Civil Violations Maximum civil monetary penalties for violations of the Export Controls Act of 2018 from $364,992 to $374,474. Effective January 15, 2025. AES Filings 13 U.S.C.…
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced changes to the January 2025 Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) schedule following the announcement of a Presidential Executive Order. This update designates January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning, now recognized as a CBP holiday. The revised schedule has been detailed in CBP’s CSMS #63612638…
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached an agreement on a Master Contract, bringing relief to the shipping industry and averting the potential January 15 strike. This agreement, which is now pending ratification, marks a significant milestone in labor relations within the maritime sector. The industry will be…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 1, 2025. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective February 1, 2025 Equip.USD20…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 15, 2025. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective January 15, 2025 Equip.USD20…
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This year, our focus on sustainability and philanthropy has been inspiring, with each of our teams contributing in meaningful ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the impactful initiatives that have taken place in 2024. Our Syracuse headquarters led the charge with the launch of a new garden. Our team grew and harvested 1,750…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has taken significant actions to combat forced labor practices. Recently, CBP added 29 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, prohibiting them from exporting goods to the United States (US). This brings the total to 107 Chinese-based companies. These companies are suspected of using…
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An agreed extension between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Marine Alliance (USMX), negotiated after the three-day strike in early October, is due to expire on January 15, 2025. If this date arrives without an agreed-upon Master Contract, there is the potential for another strike to occur at nearly all US East…
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In today's globalized economy, supply chain transparency and compliance are more critical than ever. To help importers navigate the complexities of international trade, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a comprehensive guide on utilizing isotopic testing to determine a material’s country of origin. This cutting-edge method analyzes the atomic structure of materials to…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 1, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective January 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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