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Russian Sanction Updates and Reporting Requirements: What are your Responsibilities under OFAC?

Adrienne Braumiller April 12, 2022

In response to the Russian Federations’ (“Russia”) invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Government has recently announced expansive economic sanctions against Russia and its economy. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) imposed sanctions against multiple parties in Russia to deplete Russian resources for purposes of ending the war.

Critical Updates from the U.S. Trade Representative – The U.S.-China Trade Relationship

Adrienne Braumiller April 10, 2022

Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade agreements.

Incursion and World Trade, Part 2: How to Commit Economic Suicide for Your Country in the Year 2022

Bob Brewer April 10, 2022

From my perspective, as well as what seems to be many others in the west and around the globe, the incredibly long table that Vladimir Putin sits behind separating himself from his minions, as well as other country’s visiting diplomats, whom he is ignoring, has gotten a lot longer, and it’s not a covid related stretch

Antiboycott Compliance for U.S. Companies

Mike Smiszek April 10, 2022

A boycott is the organized and intentional refusal to engage in activity, whether directly or indirectly, with an identifiable specific group of persons in order to achieve a discriminatory policy objective based upon national origin, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, or other group characteristic.

BIS and OEE Set New Guidelines on Export Enforcement – There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Linnea Deeds April 10, 2022

In a recent fireside chat hosted by the Silverado Policy Accelerator, Mr. Axelrod, shared many insights into the direction of Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) priorities and what the trade may expect from the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) in the coming year.

IMMEX – More of What You Need to Know

Brenda Cordova April 10, 2022

IMMEX is an acronym that in Spanish stands for Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacion (Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry). It is a program from the Mexican federal government focused on promoting foreign investment, exports, creation of jobs, development of technology, etc.

Cautions When Marking and Labeling Goods for Export from the United States

Paul Fudacz April 10, 2022

Many importers are familiar with marking and labeling requirements for products imported into, and sold in the U.S. These include mandatory requirements such as U.S. Customs country of origin marking and labeling requirements, Federal Communications Commission labeling for certain electronic equipment, specific labeling for certain consumer products under the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer products Safety Commission, as well as a host of other mandatory marking and labeling requirements of other regulatory agencies for specified products.

Executive Order on Digital Assets a Welcome Start to Responsible Regulation

James Holbein April 10, 2022

By James Holbein, Braumiller Law Group PLLC The President issued an Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets on March 9, 2022. The value

Evolving Legal Issues for NFTs

James Holbein April 10, 2022

By Justin Holbein and James Holbein, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group* Introduction to NFTs Throughout 2021 and 2022, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have increasingly grown into public

Vietnam Trade, An Overview, Part 2 The Doi Moi Reforms Modernizing Vietnam’s Trade Economy

Cindy Le April 10, 2022

The Doi Moi reforms were officially initiated in Vietnam in 1986 following many years of struggles resulting from the reunification of North Vietnam and South Vietnam in 1975 and had adopted the Soviet Union’s economic style of central planning and self-isolation.

Refunds Available? USTR Announces Reinstated Section 301 Exclusions

Brandon French April 10, 2022

Since the end of 2020, almost all companies were forced to begin paying the Section 301 duties as most available exclusions expired. This was a major hit for companies who were relying on the exclusions, as the additional duties were either 25% (List 1, 2, and 3) or 15% (List 4A).

Tracing Country of Origin – CBP Enforcement Trends Involving Verifying Country of Origin of Imports

Harold Jackson April 10, 2022

Country of origin of imported merchandise is a cornerstone enforcement area for Customs & Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”) and is the accurate tracing of the country of origin of goods and materials across multiple countries and is a crucial aspect of maintaining a compliant global supply chain.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future of Forced Labor Enforcement

Adrienne Braumiller February 9, 2022

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which takes effect on June 21, 2022, bans the importation of all goods made in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“XUAR”) in China. President Biden signed this law on December 23, 2021, which unanimously passed both houses of Congress.

Incursion and World Trade, and What Ties Them Together The Benjamins, From a U.S. (individual’s) Perspective

Bob Brewer February 9, 2022

If you wake up each day, grab a cup of coffee, and turn on the world news, or CNN, like I do here in the U.S., one could obviously become a little pessimistic about our future together on this planet. I say, fear not, and look at the bright side.

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How to Choose the Right Mexican Customs Broker?

Brenda Cordova February 9, 2022

Are you importing into Mexico and your customs operation requires the services of a Mexican Customs broker? If the answer is yes, then this information is important for you because errors or violations on your operation, even if committed by the broker or its personnel, might hold you as the responsible party before the eyes of the authority.

Tariff Classification and the U.S. Federal Courts: The Twenty Most Significant Precedents

Mike Smiszek February 9, 2022

Tariff classification-related court precedents have significantly shaped the way importers, brokers, consultants, lawyers, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) classify goods today under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS, or simply HTS).

How Does the ACE Portal Modernization Impact You and Your Business?

Linnea Deeds February 9, 2022

In December, CBP announced a four-phase transition to a Modernized ACE Portal and decommissioning the legacy ACE Portal. We are currently in Phase I and already seeing client impacts.

Understanding the America Competes Act of 2022 – What Upcoming Major Changes to International Trade Law Should You Know About?

Jennifer Horvath February 8, 2022

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology recently voted to advance the America Competes Act of 2022 “the Act.” This comes after the Senate passed its version of the bill, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, in June of 2021. The focus of the Act is to strengthen America’s scientific and technological activities in the 21st Century, in order to be able to compete with China in these critical fields in the future.

I Just Found Out My Imported Goods are Subject to Antidumping – What Should I do?

Paul Fudacz February 8, 2022

Currently there are close to 400 active antidumping cases involving nearly 40 countries. The cases cover a wide range of products including steel commodity products and steel articles (number one category), chemical products, other metal commodities and articles, plastics and rubber products, food products, paperboard and manufactured articles. Key countries subject to ADD are China (number one country by far), Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

2022: Prior Disclosure Woes

Megan Mohler February 8, 2022

The year is 2022, and companies are turning over a new leaf, making a concerted effort to become compliant with U.S. Customs laws and practices. Seemingly, there are no downsides to conducting a comprehensive Customs compliance review and submitting a Prior Disclosure under 19 U.S.C. § 1592(c)(4) and 19 C.F.R. § 162.74.

Constellations

BCG March 27, 2024

There are 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union. This list of modern constellations was adopted by the IAU in 1922 and 36 modern constellation lie principally in the northern celestial hemisphere, while 52 are found in the southern sky. Ancient sailors navigated maritime trade routes using a combination of techniques including celestial navigation which is 4,000 years old. In the beginning it was primarily a multitude of spices traded among the various Mediterranean routes. To this day, the spice and seasoning trade is changing world history and has a market projected to grow to $26 billion by 2029. Braumiller Law Group loves the science behind global trade compliance.

The Buy American Act

BCG March 25, 2024

The Buy American Act (BAA) was enacted during the Depression in 1933 to encourage the federal government to buy from American companies. To qualify as a domestic product the manufactured product must meet two requirements. First the end product must be manufactured I’m the United States, and second, the end product must be made of substantially all U.S. sourced components. This percentage threshold has increased to 65%. Some companies are following the new Buy America preferences, while others may need to make significant adjustments to their supply chain and domestic manufacturing processes to meet the stringent “produced in the U.S.” requirements.

Hot Topics in International Trade – Reasonable Care with Kerry Wang

BCG March 15, 2024

Braumiller Law Group VP Marketing sits down once again with BLG Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang to discuss CBP’s perspective on the meaning of Reasonable Care, and how that translates to international trade compliance.

Who is the IOR? Importer of Record

BCG March 15, 2024

One of the most common questions asked within our initial consultation with clients is, who is the IOR? The Importer of Record (IOR) is the essential entity in international trade. It is the one who is responsible for complying with all customs regulations, facilitating smooth import operations and managing all potential legal liabilities. It is essential when conducting due diligence and avoiding penalties.

Hot Topics in International Trade Mod Act

BCG March 5, 2024

VP of Marketing, for Braumiller Law Group sits down again with Robert Stein, VP of Braumiller Consulting Group to discuss the Mod Act, and just where communication in the compliance end of trade is heading.

Ahh Coffee

BCG March 2, 2024

About $10 billion in coffee was imported into the U.S. in 2022 with 50% primarily coming from Brazil and Columbia at roughly $2.2 billion each. It’s a staple in the majority of American’s daily lives via a kick of caffeine in the morning. The amount of business discussed daily over numerous cups of java goes without saying. If you’d like to have a cup with us and have a chat about anything international trade compliance related, we’ll be here. BLG can help you with Global Trade Compliance.

Hot Topics in International Trade with Robert Stein-FTZs

BCG February 29, 2024

Bob Brewer introduced Robert Stein who is a VP and newest member of BCG. The FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) program helps companies save money, and promote U.S. jobs and exports. The FTZ program offers benefits in a time of increased tariffs and requirements that companies should look at more closely. Many companies have not been taking advantage of FTZs and should consider them.

Superhero Updated

BCG February 29, 2024

Chess Match

BCG February 29, 2024

In the world of international trade not all regulations seem to be in black and white as there is some grey area. But if you choose to play a chess match with customs, based on our experience you stand a good chance of self-destructing. Global Trade Compliance is what we do.

CTPAT

BCG February 29, 2024

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is about building supply chain security and mitigating risk. CTPAT is an ever-evolving security program that was inaugurated by Customs and Border Protection in 2001 under the newly establish Department of Homeland Security. Today is is a multi-layer cargo strategy that works with the trade community to support and strengthen international supply chains. There are at least a dozen benefits to the program including reduced number of CBP examinations, front of the line inspections, shorter wait times at the border, possibility of enjoying additional benefits by being recognized as a trusted trading partner by foreign customs administrations that have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the United States, eligibility for other U.S. government pilot programs such as the FDA’s secure supply chain program, priority consideration at CBP’s industry focused Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the best approach is to have a guide assist int he process of applying for entrance into the program and we just happen to have a CTPAT expert on campus.

Navigating Trade Waters: A Deep Dive into the USMCA Joint Review Process and Its Impact on China and Mexico – Part Two: The Mexico-US Trade Landscape and Harris’s Potential Vision

October 8, 2024

China and Walmart, Please, for the Love of ____, Let’s Observe a Silver Lining Partnership in an Otherwise Dismal Global Landscape

October 8, 2024

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