Primer on Deemed Export Compliance

Deemed-Export-Compliance

A ā€œdeemedā€ export occurs when certain types of information are released to a foreign person. This primer seeks to describe the introductory concepts of deemed export enforcement in the United States.

Chinaā€¦ Vietnamā€¦Whatā€™s Next?

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Many people are aware of the Section 301 investigation into the unfair trade practices of the Peopleā€™s Republic of China (PRC). However, a similar investigation has recently been initiated by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) into actions by Vietnam.

Executive Order Places Reporting Burden on Express Couriers and Customs Brokers to Report Importers

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On Friday, January 31, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order reiterating the policy of the United States regarding persons who facilitate imports of merchandise in direct violation of Federal laws and calling for the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a notice of proposed rule-making to establish criteria an importer must meet before obtaining an importer of record (IOR) number.