New FTR's Enforcement Begins Tomorrow October 3, 2014 Here’s part of what’s happening tomorrow on October 3: Customs and Border Protection may begin issuing penalties for non-compliance AES Direct will begin issuing fatal errors related to the new data elements AESDirect will begin issuing fatal errors related to the new data elements Read here for all the changes: … [Read more...]
U.S. Expands Export Restrictions for Russia
U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Expands Export Restrictions Aimed at Russia’s Defense Sector. The BIS announced additional steps that will further restrict trade with Russia in response to Russia's continued efforts to destabilize eastern Ukraine. Today's actions are being announced in conjunction with an announcement by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES?
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES? Recent changes to the way US Customs require AES filings to be completed have resulted in requiring further information about your consignee. Specifically the type of company they are and how they are using your goods. Knowing your customer and their business is important not only for AES but also for export compliance in regards to … [Read more...]
BIS Adds 29 Persons to the UVL
BIS Adds 29 Persons to the UVL (Unverified List) On June 16, 2014, the Federal Register published that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding twenty-nine (29) persons to the UVL. The 29 persons are being added to the UVL on the basis that BIS could not verify their bona fides because an end-use check could not … [Read more...]
Dutch Company Charged with Exporting to Iran
Dutch Company Charged with Exporting to Iran The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), announced that: Fokker Services B.V. ("Fokker Services"), a Netherlands-based aerospace services provider, has agreed to a $10.5 million civil settlement agreement in connection with the illegal export and re-export of … [Read more...]