USITC Finalizes Determination: Antidumping & Countervailing Duties for Tire Case What are Antidumping and Countervailing Duties? U.S. industries may petition the government for relief from imports that are sold in the United States at less than fair value ("dumped") or which benefit from subsidies provided through foreign government programs. Antidumping = Imports … [Read more...]
GSP Renewal Signed into Law
GSP Renewal Signed into Law The renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program was signed into law H.R. 1295 last week by the President which renews GSP and refunds tariffs paid on eligible imports. GSP should enter into effect again on July 29 – almost 2 years to the day since it expired. Now that the bill is law, Customs will issue specific instructions … [Read more...]
Taiwanese National Violates U.S. Sanctions – Exporting to Iran
Taiwanese National Violates U.S. Sanctions - Exporting to Iran In San Antonio, Kunlin Hsieh a sales manager for Junbon Enterprises in Taiwan, pleaded guilty to conspiring to ship U.S. communications technology to the Republic of Iran. Hsieh pleaded guilty to one count of Conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Iranian Transaction and … [Read more...]
How to apply for an EIN
How to apply for an EIN From Global Reach: There is one thing that is essential to your exporting success – proper identification. If you are a U.S. Principal Party in Interest or a U.S. authorized agent, the Automated Export System (AES) requires you to identify you or your company with an Employer Identification Number (EIN), Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number or any … [Read more...]
Order Denying Export Privileges for Violating IEEPA
Order Denying Export Privileges for Violating IEEPA A Californian man, Armin Shir Mohammadi was convicted of violating the IEEPA [International Emergency Economic Powers Act]. Mohammadi knowingly and willingly conspired to export and cause the exportation, sale, and supply of satellite communication equipment, navigation equipment, and other related goods with the knowledge … [Read more...]