Pennsylvania Company Settles - For Charges of Illegal Exports The Bureaus of Industry & Security (BIS) reached a civil settlement with Pennsylvania company Amplified Research Corporation in connection with the illegal export of U.S.-origin amplifiers (controlled for national security reasons) to Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, and Thailand. This … [Read more...]
New Edition of HTS effective January 1, 2014
The new online versions of the HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) became effective on January 1, 2014. The International Trade Commission released the 2014 edition of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This new HTS applies changes made by the Presidential Proclamation 9072 which includes a rewrite of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement rules of origin. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Are You Ready? Export Basics
Are you ready to Export? Are you ready for international sales? Exporting is selling products, services, and knowledge across the border and overseas. Export.gov has many tools available as you consider exporting. Here are a few: Take their online readiness assessment: Export Questionnaire Read the ITA Blog about how Commercial Service can assist Videos you can … [Read more...]
World Air Cargo Growth – Small Improvement in October
There was a small improvement in airfreight growth in October, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, there was a 4% growth increase for all regions except for Africa. “Since mid-year we have … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance – NAFTA Recordkeeping
NAFTA Recordkeeping for Importers & Exporters For Importers: Importers must maintain NAFTA Certificates of Origin and other related records for five years after the date of entry. These records must be maintained in the U.S. For Exporters or Producers : Exporters and domestic producers that complete and sign NAFTA Certificates of Origin must maintain NAFTA … [Read more...]