Small Business Enterprises, Universities & Export Controls; Focusing on the practical and operational aspects in order to win contracts
Last month, we presented a webinar on University Export Controls and received an overwhelming positive response on an area of compliance that is sometimes overlooked, especially when it comes to the collaboration between a school, the private sector, and the government.
Recent CBP Entry Summary Guidance for Pipe Spools from Multiple Countries of Origin â Shapes of Things to Come?
On March 24, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published Cargo Systems Messaging Service # 42133823 âEntry Summary Guidance for Pipe Spools from Multiple Countries of Originâ (the Message). The Message provided:
Solving Trade Problems Under the New USMCA
This article outlines the various mechanisms available to companies that encounter problems with the implementation and operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that officially replaces NAFTA on July 1, 2020. While the new agreement provides many of the same mechanisms as NAFTA, there have been significant changes.
Time to Revisit How We Define âAct of Warâ in Force Majeure Provisions
On May 4th, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (âDHSâ) intelligence service issued an unclassified four page report which stated in part:
[DHS Intelligence Service] assess the Chinese Government [âPeoples Republic of Chinaâ (âPRCâ)] intentionally concealed the severity of COVID-19 from the International community in early January while it stockpiled medical supplies by both increasing imports and decreasing exports,â the May 1 DHS report states. (emphasis added).[1]
COVID-19 Regulatory Changes Impacting Importers and Exporters
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has presented unique challenges for the U.S. supply chain, and for the U.S. economy as a whole. Front and center is the shortage of critical medical equipment and personal protective equipment (âPPEâ), including ventilators, respirators, masks, gloves, swabs and other related equipment.
Force Majeure and the Coronavirus [COVID-19]: Definitions Matter
The month of March has brought a deluge of cancellations of international conferences, travel and severely affected markets around the world, all due to the spread of âCOVID-19â â the newest strain of the âCoronavirusâ which was first discovered last December in Wuhan, China.
USMCA Implementation, Whatâs Next?
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has officially been ratified by all three North American parties, now what? For one thing, the United States, Canada, and Mexico must develop uniform regulations with an effective date prior to, or on June 1, 2020 which is the official implementation date of the USMCA.
Time to Play Nice With China on Trade?
I know, I know, some would say, âAre you kidding? They started this pandemicâ? Yes, it did start in Wuhan, in China, but finger pointing at this time is not going to help either of us rebound from the economic impact that it has caused both countries.
Living in the current somewhat apocalyptic world, one would be justified in asking the proverbial question, âWhy canât we all just get along?â
Import Valuation
Determining the appropriate value for merchandise that you import can be a tricky task. In general, you need to start by determining the basis of appraisement that is appropriate for your situation. Iâll list them below but note that you should try to use the first one.
Section 301 Updates: The Coronavirus
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has recently opened a comment period to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The USTR is inviting interested parties to submit a comment explaining whether a product currently covered by the Section 301 tariff action is needed for the medical and public health response against the virus.
