After Exporting Conviction - Denial of Export Privileges From United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security: In 2014, Paweena Pechner was convicted of violating the AECA (Arms Export Control Act). Pechner knowingly and willfully caused to be exported from U.S. to Thailand firearms, which are listed on the Unites States Munitions List, without … [Read more...]
April Newsletter: Trade Compliance & Earth Day
April Newsletter: Trade Compliance & Earth Day TRADE COMPLIANCE FOR 2016 ACE -> 2016: Mandatory use of ACE for all remaining electronic portions of the CBP cargo process- Are you ready for ACE? *Reminder: Ace Mandatory Use Dates SOLAS - JULY 1, 2016- Shippers are you ready for the container weight mandate? Who is Ready for SOLAS VGM? >BIS Seminars Coming … [Read more...]
BIS Seminars Coming to the Twin Cities
BIS Seminars Coming to the Twin Cities The MTO (Minnesota Trade Organization) is co-hosting with the BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) two seminars on June 14 and 15, 2016 at the new Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN. Here are the two seminars: NEW Day 1: Essentials of U.S. Export Controls This is an intensive, one-day program that covers the key information … [Read more...]
$8 Million in Penalties for Evading AD Duties & False Claims Act Allegations
$8 Million in Penalties for Evading AD Duties & False Claims Act Allegations The Department of Justice announced that a U.S. defense contractor [Kilgore Flares Company] and one of its subcontractors [ESM Group, Inc] have agreed to pay $6 million and $2 million, respectively, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by selling or conspiring to sell … [Read more...]
March Newsletter: Happy St. Patrick’s Day and more…
March Newsletter: Happy St. Patrick's Day and more... About St. Patrick's Day Logistics IMPORTING Reminder: Ace Mandatory Use Dates -->The next two mandatory use dates impact importers. Importers to Pay Over $3 Million Relating to Evaded Customs Duties EXPORTING Country Commercial Guides: Exporting A Starting Point BIS Guidance on License … [Read more...]