The Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) shared the U.S. Department of State announcement of a limited waiver of the SAA (Syria Accountability & Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003) to allow certain items - under a license - for the benefit of the Syrian people. The waiver allows the BIS to issue licenses on a case-by-case basis on items that would be … [Read more...]
SES: Single European Sky
IATA (International Air Transport Association) hosted the European Commission (EC) regarding Single European Sky (SES). The EC offered proposals in response to the failure of European states to make progress toward the SES. The EC proposals include several elements: The designation of an independent Performance Review Body, The unbundling of support … [Read more...]
Next Phase of Importer Security Filing: Enforcement Process
CBP (Customs & Border protection) - Preparation for ISF Liquidated Damages Phase begins next month. CBP will begin the liquidated damages phase of ISF enforcement on July 9, 2013, adding to the use of manifest holds and non-intrusive inspections to enforce ISF compliance. In order to achieve maximum compliance with the least amount of disruption to the trade and to … [Read more...]
Undercover Agents Used in an Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons
CYBER-STING NETS CHINESE NATIONAL IN ATTEMPT TO EXPORT SENSITIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Defendant Pleads Guilty After Evidence Reveals that He Attempted to Enlist Undercover Agents in Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons-Grade Carbon Fiber Lisong Ma, a citizen of China, pled guilty to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export … [Read more...]
July 30 Filing Deadline for Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 Claims
A notice published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2013 by U. S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) advises that any domestic producer who is entitled to file a claim under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (CDSOA) needs to file their claim no later than July 30, 2013. The notice gives detailed instructions and requirements to be followed to ensure … [Read more...]