On: August 16, 2023 By: John Goodrich
As an importer, you are required to retain records relative to your importing for five years from the date of entry. Use this checklist to teach staff how to audit an import file, and keep it to demonstrate that you have done your audit work and are in compliance.
On: August 9, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
If your product contains more than a de minimis amount of U.S.-origin content, or if your product is made in a facility using equipment that was produced using U.S. know-how, you may need a U.S. export license—even if production and shipment occur completely outside the U.S. Learn how to conduct a de minimis assessment to determine if these rules apply to your product.
On: August 9, 2023 By: Kari Crane
This month's international trade news includes: what you need to know about new policies on self-disclosure of compliance violations, new antiboycott reporting requirements, a Section 301 update, more evidence of nearshoring, the 2023 National Export Strategy and more.
On: July 24, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties (ADD/CVD) are used to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry from unfair trade practices. Understand how these duties are calculated, the impact on U.S. importers and how to determine if a commodity falls under ADD/CVD.
On: July 19, 2023 By: David Noah
Exporters often prepare a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) that provides shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. In cases where they don't do their own AES filing, the SLI can also give forwarders authority to submit the electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect.
On: July 17, 2023 By: David Noah
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces sanctions against people and organizations based on U.S. foreign policy and national security. Unlike other restricted party lists, complying with OFAC regulations involves more than just checking lists. We offer tips for compliance.
On: July 12, 2023 By: David Noah
If your company is doing its own electronic export information (EEI) filings through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment, it already has an ACE account. But if you're not doing your own AES filings, there are two important reasons your company should set up an account.
On: July 10, 2023 By: David Noah
If hiring a full-time, in-house export compliance manager is not in the cards for your team, an outside consultant could be a good alternative. We explain what to consider when evaluating potential partners.
On: July 6, 2023 By: Kari Crane
This month's international trade news includes: changing trade dynamics with China; U.S. lawmakers and defense firms call for ITAR reform; potential updates to customs laws; how a global surge in sanctions may be creating a trading bloc among sanctioned countries; and what the agreement at West Coast ports means.
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