The Chinese National & defendant, Ming Suan Zhang (age 41), tried to illegally export to China massive quantities of high-tech material for use by Chinese military. “Zhang crossed the ocean to obtain massive quantities of restricted American technology for the stated purpose of assisting the Chinese military. He was actively working to circumvent laws that protect our … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous -> Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. 1. Have you assured that your merchandise complies with other agencies’ requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA, DOT, CPSC, FTC, Agriculture, etc.) and obtained licenses or permits, if required, from them? 2. … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklists: Intellectual Property Rights
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Intellectual Property Rights ~ Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. Basic Question: Have you determined whether your merchandise or its packaging use any trademarks or copyrighted material or are patented? If so, can you establish that you have a legal right to import … [Read more...]
Chinese VAT Tax Confusion
Lack of clarity of the new Chinese VAT Tax implemented on August 1st, 2013 is causing mounting frustration for Shippers & Freight Forwarders. Since the laws are so vague, many carriers are interpreting them differently and billing VAT to shippers/forwarders based on their interpretation causing inconsistency with the carriers. In addition it is making it very difficult to … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklist: Country of Origin / Marking
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Country of Origin / Marking / Quota Basic Question: Have you ascertained the correct country of origin for the imported merchandise? 1. Have you reported the correct country of origin on CBP entry documents? 2. Have you assured that the merchandise is properly marked upon entry with the correct country of origin (if required) … [Read more...]