Are you Ready for the July 1st Implementation Date?
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into effect on July 1, 2020. Are you ready?
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into effect on July 1, 2020. Are you ready?
Topics: Export and Import, ITAR, Trade Compliance
Do you import and export? Does your company use imported components in your manufactured goods? Has your company been affected by the Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese imports?
Topics: Export and Import
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published the new Incoterms 2020, rules that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of tangible goods in international trade. The terms also identify when the risk/responsibility for those goods transfer from the seller to the buyer. The new terms took effect on January 1, 2020, and can replace the last version, which is Incoterms 2010.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued an arbitration decision in European Communities and Certain Member States – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft, WT/DS316/ARB. The decision authorized the United States to impose $7.5 billion in tariffs, beginning October 18th, 2019, on EU imports due to EU subsidies to Airbus, making the ruling the largest in the WTO’s history.
Topics: Government Regulations
Did you know that you can and should record your Intellectual Property such as Trademarks and Copyrights with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using their e-Recordation system? Once you do so, CBP can help prevent the importation and exportation of infringing goods. In fact, you must record your IP with CBP because CBP cannot help you with infringing or counterfeit imports/exports if you don’t! This service is readily available here.
Topics: Government Regulations, Export and Import
We are expecting changes this year related to Emerging Technologies Export Controls. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is holding its’ annual conference this week on Export Controls in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s conference is “Emerging Technologies, Strategic Trade, and Global Threats”. This event will cover:
Topics: Government Regulations, Export and Import
Both the EAR and the ITAR regulate Deemed Exports. But what exactly is a Deemed Export and how is it different from a traditional export?
Topics: Government Regulations, Export and Import
Did you know that The International Traffic in Arms Regulations affects more than just exporters? You may need to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls even if you do not export.
Topics: Government Regulations, Export and Import
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