Commerce Department Adds 77 Individuals and Companies to the Entity List
On December 18, 2020, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that it was adding 77 individuals and companies from various countries to the Entity List. The BIS explained that
The Fundamentals of U.S. Country of Origin and Marking Rules
Live Webinar Sponsored by: Lorman Education Services Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET Please join Peggy Chaplin Louie, Senior Attorney with Miller Proctor Law PLLC, for a live webinar sponsored by
Summary of Recent Customs Legislative & Regulatory Developments
The following provides a snapshot of recent legislative and regulatory developments impacting imports into the United States in case you happened to miss these key news items: CBP Proposes Formal Continuing Education Requirement for Licensed Customs Brokers CBP issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on October 28, 2020, regarding a new continuing education requirement for licensed customs brokers. Under the proposed rule, brokers would be required to complete forty (40) hours of continuing education over the course of three (3) years. Credit may be obtained for attending corporate training,
Did You Miss These Recent Significant Export and Sanctions Regulatory Developments?
The following provides a snapshot of recent regulatory export and sanctions developments in case you happened to miss these key news items: OFAC Sanctions Key Players in Iran’s Oil Sector On October 26, 2020, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added several individuals, entities and vessels to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, including Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum, the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), and the National Iranian Tanker Company, for operating in Iran’s oil sector and
“Riding the Wave of Current and New Tariffs – Update on US Trade Remedies”
Live Webinar Thursday, Sep 24th, 2021 1:00pm EST Please join the Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) on Thursday, September 24th at 1pm ET, for the online webinar, “Riding the Wave of Current and New Tariffs – Update on US Trade Remedies.” Increased U.S. tariffs on imports of washers, solar panels, aluminum, steel, certain goods from China and the European Union, and a bevy of investigations by the U.S. Government continue to trigger sleepless nights and many headaches for U.S. companies. However, savvy importers are employing a variety of techniques to mitigate the impact of these tariff actions on their supply chains and their bottom lines. This webinar, presented by international trade attorney Melissa Proctor, will update attendees on the latest developments on the U.S. trade remedy front, as well as provide effective strategies for minimizing the impact and supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing tariff wars. Specific topics will
State Treasury and Commerce issue Joint Advisory on North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Procurement Activities
The US Departments of State, Treasury and Commerce today issued a joint advisory to alert industry sectors worldwide to North Korea’s ballistic missile procurement activities, key North Korean procurement entities and the deceptive
Customs Announces Additional 45-day Transition Period For Compliance With New Country Of Origin Marking Requirements For Imported Goods Produced In Hong Kong
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a CSMS Message on August 21st (CSMS #43729326) announcing a new 45-day transition period for compliance with the new country of origin marking requirements for imported goods that