If you are considering expanding your exports into new markets, you can grow your bottom line. If you are already exporting, you have overcome many of the challenges. With a assistance, you can expand to new markets. -> export.gov - helps U.S. companies export. They are a great resource of detailed online information. Here is where to start: 4 Easy Steps to Expand to … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklist: Textile & Apparel Importers
This is the final Reasonable Care Checklist: Textile & Apparel Importers These are additional questions for Textile & Apparel Importers Section 333 of the Uruguay Round Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 1592a) authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to publish a list of foreign producers, manufacturers, suppliers, sellers, exporters, or other foreign persons found to … [Read more...]
Chinese National Guilty for Illegally Export to China
The Chinese National & defendant, Ming Suan Zhang (age 41), tried to illegally export to China massive quantities of high-tech material for use by Chinese military. “Zhang crossed the ocean to obtain massive quantities of restricted American technology for the stated purpose of assisting the Chinese military. He was actively working to circumvent laws that protect our … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous -> Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. 1. Have you assured that your merchandise complies with other agencies’ requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA, DOT, CPSC, FTC, Agriculture, etc.) and obtained licenses or permits, if required, from them? 2. … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklists: Intellectual Property Rights
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Intellectual Property Rights ~ Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. Basic Question: Have you determined whether your merchandise or its packaging use any trademarks or copyrighted material or are patented? If so, can you establish that you have a legal right to import … [Read more...]