The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) has added new export reporting requirements to the Federal Trade Regulations (FTR) and has published these new requirements in the Federal Register. These changes include adding two data elements, modifying the post departure filing program, and remedial changes improving clarity and to correct errors. The changes will be implemented … [Read more...]
Are you legally exporting? A case from the Department of Justice
The Department of Justice charged via criminal complaint of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In violation of trade sanctions against Iran (state sponsor of terrorism), this person has been accused of allegedly exporting thousands of dollars of industrial parts manufactured by U.S. companies to Iran. If convicted, this person faces a … [Read more...]
CBP, C-TPAT and the Sequester
As a result of the Sequester, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has indicated that it is taking steps to reduce its work hours. It plans to cut overtime immediately. CBP has warned that carriers, importers and exporters should expect border delays to double, from two to four or more hours as a result, and it could take five days or more for cargo exams. However, all C-TPAT … [Read more...]
Compliance and Confidentiality: Acquiring your Export Data
As an Exporter of Record or USPPI, it is important to request and annually verify your EEI information for accuracy and compliance. As the USPPI, you will receive all data filed for non-routed transactions and only 12 data elements for routed transaction. For routed tranactions in particular, it is important to verify that the data elements were completed … [Read more...]
EU, US Fully Implement Mutual Recognition Decision
Good news for C-TPAT members who are also exporters. The exports by C-TPAT members will receive expedited customs clearnace in the EU. This final phase (implemented on January 31, 2013) allows reciprocal benefits for C-TPAT members when exporting to EU member states and AEO members exporting to the US. The goal of these arrangements is to link the various international … [Read more...]