The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Letās take a few minutes to explore a few strategies for best outcomes while avoiding common challenges and the SCSS response request for āmore informationā.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.ā – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment to research.
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing various U.S. sanctions-related measures. These sanctions measures extended the statute of limitations (“SOL”) from five to ten years for civil and criminal violations of sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Treasury Departmentās Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).
The new world order apparently has some merit as more than 30 nations have reportedly submitted applications to join the BRICS alliance wanting to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This wave of applications is a testament to the trust in the BRICS alliance as a viable option to a traditional economic structure. The BRICS alliance has broad shoulders and is representative of considerable economic growth.
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it intends to take actions to raise tariffs on specific products as a result of the comprehensive review.
Canada has long enjoyed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) license exemptions and minimal controls for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What about some of our other friends, such as Australia and United Kingdom? There are ITAR license exemptions for these countries in Parts 126.16 and 126.17 of the ITAR.
TheĀ United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently released a list of Section 301 exclusions that would be extended through May 31, 2025. Within the Notice, the USTR explained that extending these exclusions will support efforts to shift sourcing out of China, or provide additional time where, despite efforts to source products from alternative sources, availability of the product outside of China remains limited.
China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. This trend positions China as one of the fastest-growing sources of foreign investment in Mexico, with the majority of investments flowing into the manufacturing sector.
Digital assets, including blockchain and cryptocurrency protocols and companies, have been in a defensive posture for much of 2022, 2023 and 2024. The collapse of crypto exchange FTX and numerous enforcement actions taken by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have forced the sector to retrench and upgrade their abilities to meet the higher standards of securities laws.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around the world. Imagine a company from one corner of the globe setting up shop or acquiring a business in another ā that’s FDI in action.
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In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcementāquestionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards among importers, hacking their way through new regulatory growth, hopefully exposing a clear way through for all who follow. Active enforcement mechanisms like questionnairesāand the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) itselfāare still evolving.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has recently published a guidance document on its new website aimed at helping freight forwarders and exporters uphold compliance with U.S. export controls and regulatory requirements. The document emphasizes the significant role that freight forwarders play in securing the global supply chain and preventing the proliferation of illegal exports.
De minimisāÆis a term that refers to aāÆthresholdāÆbelow which certain goods are exempt from import duties or taxes. However, in the landscape of international trade, it has become a contentious issue for the United States. Those ābad actorsā, and even some, not so bad, but willing to take advantage of a loophole have found a way around the tariffs. This so-called loophole of allowing goods with a fair retail value of $800 or less to enter the U.S. without paying an import tariff has become a monster that Customs needs to find a way to deal with conclusively.
In Mexico, a customs regime is the destination or treatment for goods subject to customs control in accordance with the nature and purposes of a customs operation. Companies with an IMMEX program may perform operations under the so-called customs regime of ātemporary importation for elaboration, transformation or repair under a maquila programā. This name by itself implies several facts to consider.
Welcome to the second installment in our series on duty-saving strategies. After discussing the utilization of Foreign Trade Zones and Bonded Warehouses in our previous article, we now turn to Section 321, a topic of significant importance and, as you’ll see, considerable debate.
Since the last update on the AD / CVD aluminum extrusions investigation (dubbed Extrusions II) in what appears to be a response to strong opposition from trade industry groups, legislators, governments, and other interested parties, as well as dubious signals from the Department of Commerce, (Commerce) the Petitioners in the ongoing Aluminum Extrusions investigation have proposed modifications to the scope of the investigation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic for the last 2-3 years for politicians, technologists, and many people in civil societies globally. The use of the technology has obvious benefits for increasing productivity and value produced by businesses and organizations, along with dangers from misuse, such as deep fake propaganda and serious security risks. Two recent efforts to develop legislation addressing AI technology offer an opportunity to compare and contrast the differing approaches in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US).
En MĆ©xico, un rĆ©gimen aduanero es el destino o tratamiento que se da a los bienes objeto de control aduanero de conformidad con la naturaleza y propĆ³sitos de una operaciĆ³n aduanera. Las empresas con un programa IMMEX pueden realizar operaciones al amparo del rĆ©gimen aduanero llamado āimportaciĆ³n temporal para elaboraciĆ³n, transformaciĆ³n o reparaciĆ³n en programas de maquilaā.
The intricate interplay between trade and food security has emerged as a vital global issue, one that is closely interwoven with the tapestry of international conflicts and political instability. Remember the 2019 pandemic when toilet paper supply chains were interrupted?Ā Now imagine that on a much larger scale with basic food staples like rice, wheat or corn.
A study by Harvard Universityās Human Flourishing Program social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a while. They suggest that life forms from other worlds could be living underground on Earth or within the moon. Customs, DHS and the FDA have been monitoring UFO sightings over vast stretches of farm land in various parts of the US. We love the science behind global trade compliance. Itās what we do. Itās ALL that we do.
Mexico has positioned itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, offering enhanced security, tax breaks, and infrastructure support making it easier for companies to setup operations. The Mexican government has also streamlined procedures for a more business friendly environment. Many Chinese companies are setting up operations in Mexico to be closer to their U.S. target market. BLG can help Chinese companies with their transition to Mexico.
Is your company manufacturing in China and importing to U.S. and do you need a break from Section 301 tariffs, forced labor regulations, WRO detention, anti-dumping, etc.? If your U.S. market share warrants it, you might consider an IMMEX (Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry) in Mexico that BLG can help with our legal experts.
The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Letās take a few minutes to explore a few strategies for best outcomes while avoiding common challenges and the SCSS response request for āmore informationā.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.ā – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment to research.
So your product coming in from China was detained by Customs because of suspected Forced Labor used in manufacturing, and the subsequent million-dollar question: Has your law firm ever successfully attained a release of goods in this case? And the far less than a million-dollar answer is, yes, we have! Importing product into the U.S. from China? Itās not getting any easier and BLG is here to help.
The color blue is associated with peace. Itās the color of a calm sea. It symbolizes inner tranquility, serenity and clarity. The color blue also slows down heart rate and breathing. Itās not coincidental that Braumiller Law Group is wrapped in the color blue. Relax, weāve got you covered.
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing various U.S. sanctions-related measures. These sanctions measures extended the statute of limitations (“SOL”) from five to ten years for civil and criminal violations of sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Treasury Departmentās Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).
The new world order apparently has some merit as more than 30 nations have reportedly submitted applications to join the BRICS alliance wanting to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This wave of applications is a testament to the trust in the BRICS alliance as a viable option to a traditional economic structure. The BRICS alliance has broad shoulders and is representative of considerable economic growth.
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it intends to take actions to raise tariffs on specific products as a result of the comprehensive review.
