Florida Firm Fined $27 Million for Export Violations The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it has reached a $27 million civil settlement with Access USA Shipping, LLC (“Access USA”), of Sarasota, Florida, to settle allegations that it committed violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) during April 21, 2011 … [Read more...]
CIT Finds Importer Liable and is Penalized for Misclassification
CIT Finds Importer Liable and is Penalized for Misclassification The Court of International Trade (CIT) has determined that an importer - Horizon Products International - is liable for a negligence penalty in a case involving misclassified imports. The case involves various types of plywood that were entered or attempted to be entered under incorrect duty-free tariff … [Read more...]
Chinese National Stole Sensitive Military Program Documents From United Technologies
Chinese National Stole Sensitive Military Program Documents From United Technologies Yu Long, 38, a citizen of China and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., pleaded guilty to charges related to his theft of numerous sensitive military program documents from United Technologies and transporting them to China. One count of conspiracy to engage in the theft of trade secrets … [Read more...]
Superior Freight Services Celebrates 25 Years!
Superior Freight Services Celebrates 25 Years! On March 1, 2017, Superior Freight Services, Inc. celebrated their 25th Anniversary. From the beginning, the vision was to construct an International logistics company that was focused on a total commitment to exceptional customer service. The goal was to build their business that creates partnerships working as logistics … [Read more...]
Alleged Anti-Boycott Violation
Alleged Anti-Boycott Violation The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a $162,000 civil penalty against Pelco - a U.S. company to settle charges that it violated (allegedly 66 times) the anti-boycott provisions of the Export Administration Regulations. Specifically, in connection with the sale or transfer of goods from the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates and … [Read more...]