New FTR for Exports: Grace Period Over October 2, 2014 AES Broadcast #2014077 On April 5, 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau, in concurrence with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), implemented an 180 day informed compliance period regarding the enforcement of the Final Rule published on March 14, 2013 which revised Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, Foreign … [Read more...]
West Coast Negotiations – Still Waiting
West Coast Negotiations - Still Waiting From JOC: On August 26th, both sides reached a tentative agreement on the critical topic of medical benefits. Since then, the ILWU and PMA have likely been discussing operational issues with a goal to improving efficiency [PMA] and protecting jobs [ILWU]. Both sides have been really successful in maintaining a blackout on news; … [Read more...]
U.S. Expands Export Restrictions for Russia
U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Expands Export Restrictions Aimed at Russia’s Defense Sector. The BIS announced additional steps that will further restrict trade with Russia in response to Russia's continued efforts to destabilize eastern Ukraine. Today's actions are being announced in conjunction with an announcement by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
C-TPAT Compliant High Security Seals: ISO 17712
C-TPAT Compliant High Security Seals: ISO 17712 As of May 15, 2014, there are new standards for C-TPAT program-approved security seals under the new ISO 17712:2013. The C-TPAT published in a bulletin that the ISO 17712 establishes “uniform procedures for the classification, acceptance, and withdrawal of mechanical freight container seals. It provides a single source of … [Read more...]
C-TPAT & Exporters
C-TPAT & Exporters Why are Exporters being added to C-TPAT now? There is a need and opportunity to align C-TPAT to be more compatible with the WCO’s SAFE Framework and global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs. Also this will help to ensure benefits from current and future Mutual Recognition Arrangement’s (MRA) are reciprocal. Plus this will offer foreign AEO or … [Read more...]