Who is Ready for SOLAS VGM? What is SOLAS VGM? SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea. The SOLAS Convention’s Verified Gross Mass (SOLAS VGM) VGM - Verified Gross Mass of a container carrying cargo or also called container weight mandate - mandating the verification of container weight prior to shipping. Effective July 1, 2016, containers must have verified weight documents if … [Read more...]
About ACE Export Reports
About ACE Export Reports From Global Reach: Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Reports were deployed on June 27, 2015, along with ACE Export Accounts functionality. These reports serve as a replacement to the export data that was previously provided to the filer and/or U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) per request. ACE Export Reports give users the … [Read more...]
Free Webinar: LIVE SCHEDULE B CLASSIFICATION SESSION
Free Webinar: LIVE SCHEDULE B CLASSIFICATION SESSION The Census if offering this free webinar on April 21, 2016 Need help classifying your product for exportation? Learn how to use our intuitive Schedule B Search, and gain an understanding of the classification rules. Our experts will classify products submitted by the trade community during this live webinar. This … [Read more...]
$8 Million in Penalties for Evading AD Duties & False Claims Act Allegations
$8 Million in Penalties for Evading AD Duties & False Claims Act Allegations The Department of Justice announced that a U.S. defense contractor [Kilgore Flares Company] and one of its subcontractors [ESM Group, Inc] have agreed to pay $6 million and $2 million, respectively, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by selling or conspiring to sell … [Read more...]
March Newsletter: Happy St. Patrick’s Day and more…
March Newsletter: Happy St. Patrick's Day and more... About St. Patrick's Day Logistics IMPORTING Reminder: Ace Mandatory Use Dates -->The next two mandatory use dates impact importers. Importers to Pay Over $3 Million Relating to Evaded Customs Duties EXPORTING Country Commercial Guides: Exporting A Starting Point BIS Guidance on License … [Read more...]