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...]
Iranian National Guilty of Illegally Exporting Products From the U.S. to Iran
Iranian National Guilty of Illegally Exporting Products From the U.S. to Iran Mansour Moghtaderi Zadeh, 56, an Iranian national, pleaded guilty to taking part in a conspiracy involving the purchase and shipment of various products, including aviation parts and supplies, from the U.S. to Iran without a license. Zadeh, who had been living in Iran, pleaded guilty to one … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Logistics
Valentines Day Logistics Someone deeply concerned with Logistics and Supply Chain worries when there is weather concerns and delivery time for Valentines Day. From Forbes: According to IPSOS floral tracking study, cut, fresh flowers take center stage for three holidays: Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. The US imported 976 million cut flower stems in advance … [Read more...]
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S.
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S. From the CBP (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) issued a CSMS #17-000046 on January 31, 2017: The intention is to provide information concerning the documents that may be requested when reviewing duty free claims under subheading 9801.00.10. Background On April 25, 2016, a change to the … [Read more...]
Owner Of Major Online Business Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison in Largest-Ever Scheme to Import and Sell Counterfeit Products
Owner Of Major Online Business Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison in Largest-Ever Scheme to Import and Sell Counterfeit Products From DOJ: The owner and operator of Candy Color Lenses, a major online retailer of colored contact lenses in the United States, was sentenced to 46 months in prison today for running an international operation importing counterfeit and misbranded … [Read more...]