$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...]
About St. Patrick’s Day Logistics
About St. Patrick's Day Logistics On March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, over 122 million Americans will wear green clothes and drink green beer as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday honors Ireland’s patron saint and it has become lucky for logistics and supply chain companies in the retail and food and beverage industries. St. Patrick’s Day spending in America … [Read more...]
Reminder: Ace Mandatory Use Dates
Reminder: Ace Mandatory Use Dates Here are some of the Mandatory use of ACE for electronic entry and entry summary filings. November 1, 2015 began the transition period for electronic entry and entry summary filings in ACE. You will be impacted if you: Electronically submit entry or entry summary data to CBP Groups most likely to be impacted: Importers, Brokers, … [Read more...]
BIS Guidance on License Requirements for the Shipment EAR Items to ISIL
BIS Guidance on License Requirements for the Shipment EAR Items to ISIL From BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security): What are BIS’s licensing requirements for the shipment of items subject to the EAR to ISIL-controlled facilities or territory? BIS prohibits the shipment of items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to the Islamic State of Iraq and … [Read more...]