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...]
Ukraine Protests – at least two killed
Ukraine Protests - at least two killed - Two protesters have been killed in clashes with police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Other reports are indicating more than two have been killed and many wounded in battles with police. KEY DATES (from BBC news); 21 November 2013: Ukraine announces it will not sign a deal aimed at strengthening ties with the EU 30 November: Riot … [Read more...]
BIS – Order Temporarily Denying Exports
The BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) & OFE (Office of Export Enforcement) issued a order temporarily denying export privileges for a period of 180 days to 3K Aviation Consulting & Logistics (along with their other DBA's). Temporarily denying export privileges is requested and issued when it is necessary to prevent an "imminent violation" of the Regulations … [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...]