Exports: Free Webinar Series Continues “Introduction to the 600 Series ” on June 25th As part of the International Trade University (free) webinar series the next class: BIS 601: Introduction to 600 series This course focuses on the 600 series. A guest instructor from the Bureau of Industry and Security will explain the 600-series Export Control Classification Numbers … [Read more...]
Defendants Charged with Conspiracy: Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Misuse of AES
Defendants Charged with Conspiracy: Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Misuse of AES From DOJ (Department of Justice): Defendant Mao Peng (age 25) of Kenosha, Wisconsin has been charged in a three-count criminal information with conspiring to engage in wire fraud, identity theft, and misuse of the United States’ Automated Export System to further criminal activity. Mr. Peng … [Read more...]
Russian Sanctions: Revisions/Clarifications for Crimea Region of Ukraine & Guidance on Transshipments
Russian Sanctions: Revisions/Clarifications for Crimea Region of Ukraine & Guidance on Transshipments On May 22, 2015, the US Government relaxed certain export and reexport controls imposed under US sanctions targeting the Crimea region of Ukraine (“Crimea”). OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) issued a new General License authorizing the export or reexport from … [Read more...]
Transition to ACE: Filers Urged to Start Testing
Transition to ACE: Filers Urged to Start Testing U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started issuing CSMS (Cargo Systems Messaging Service) messages to help the trade community prepare for the Nov. 1 deadline for mandatory filing of all electronic entries and corresponding entry summaries in the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment). Here is message from … [Read more...]
Cuba: State Sponsor of Terrorism Rescission
Cuba: State Sponsor of Terrorism Rescission In December 2014, the President instructed the Secretary of State to immediately launch a review of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and provide a report to him within six months regarding Cuba’s support for international terrorism. On April 8, 2015, the Secretary of State completed that review and recommended … [Read more...]