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Greetings!
This month we have success stories, articles, a video spotlight, and upcoming trade events (including updates to our exclusive webinar series that is also on demand)) for you to check out. We hope to see you Around Town with DTL. If you can attend any upcoming event listed below, please reach out to DTL at
info@diaztradelaw.com
and we'll help ensure you make valuable connections!
NEWSLETTER - November 2018!
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Success Stories (if you want to know the outcomes, see our
Success Stories
section below):
- Our client had $15,445.50 worth of merchandise seized by CBP.
- Our client had a $10,000.00 penalty incurred by CBP.
Articles:
- USMCA Replaces NAFTA
- Why Your Freight Forwarder Must Segregate Hazardous Materials
Video Spotlight:
- My Money Was Seized at The Airport, What Do I Do?
Upcoming Events - You're invited!:
What Keeps You Up at Night - Webinars for Compliance Professionals (clients of DTL and DTC email info@diaztradelaw.com for your code to register for FREE).
- Dec. 11, 2018, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELING DO’S AND DON’TS
- Feb. 10-12, 2019 - Air Cargo Conference
Past Events:
- November 27 - Drug Paraphernalia, Priority Trade Initiatives, & Forced Labor - An Update on CBP Enforcement
- October 24-25 - OWIT International's 18th Annual Conference - Bridging The Gap - Empowering Businesses To Go Global - Nairobi, Kenya.
- October 17-18 - Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE 2018).
Did You Know?
- DTL Can Assist With Currency Seizure.
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- DTL successfully Petitioned CBP, leading to $15,445.50 worth of merchandise being released by CBP.
- DTL successfully Petitioned CBP, leading to a $10,000.00 penalty being mitigated down to $500.00.
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WHY YOUR FREIGHT FORWARDER MUST SEGREGATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
It’s important to understand why freight forwarders take certain steps prior to shipping your goods. We previously discussed why it’s important to complete a
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
. Now we are addressing why your Freight Forwarder segregates your hazardous materials, even if you request otherwise. The fines for non-compliance are severe.
49 CFR 107.329
provides for the maximum civil penalty amounts. Violators that knowingly violate hazardous material transportation laws and regulations may face no more than a $78,376.00 penalty for each violation, but if the violation results in death, serious illness, severe injury to any person, or substantial destruction of property the maximum civil penalty is $182,877.00. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $471 for violations relating to training. When the violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense.
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USMCA REPLACES NAFTA
What is the USMCA?
The USMCA is the new trade agreement that builds on and modifies the trade policies created in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was signed in 1994. The purpose of the USMCA is to align the trade agreement with the current trade environment. Various industries may experience changes due to the USMCA, which could eventually affect individual consumers.
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MY MONEY WAS SEIZED AT THE AIRPORT, WHAT DO I DO?
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What Keeps You Up at Night
Webinars for Compliance Professionals
SAVE THE DATES AND
RSVP
TODAY!
Our 2018 Webinar Schedule is underway!
RSVP
today!! Our lineup includes:
- Dec. 11, 2018, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELING DO’S AND DON’TS
RSVP today
. Clients of Diaz Trade Law and Diaz Trade Consulting join for
FREE
! Please email
info@diaztradelaw.com
for your code
!
Past recordings are available upon request!
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AIR CARGO CONFERENCE
AirCargo brings together all actors in the air cargo supply chain in one location to discuss trends, challenges, opportunities and the future of the air cargo industry. This year Air Cargo will host airlines, airport authorities, freight forwarders, truckers and expediting companies along with the vendors who support them are all in one place. On February 10th, 2019 our President, Jennifer Diaz, will present on the Women's Networking Session.
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Drug Paraphernalia, Priority Trade Initiatives, & Forced Labor - An Update on CBP Enforcement
- Once again you packed a wealth of useful, relevant info into a short amount of time. I have already made use of info from today's presentation and the day is not over yet. Thanks!
- Webinar was very effective in communicating the future of CTPAT and speakers were very knowledgeable in sharing tips and advice on program for trade community.
- Great webinar with very relevant and informative content!
- You provided helpful and valuable information which we can put into practice immediately. Looking forward to the next ones.
PAST WEBINARS (Available on Demand)
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#OWITCONNAIROBI!
In response to global demand and burgeoning trends in trade modernization,
OWIT International brought back its 18th World Conference. In recognition of Nairobi's vast potential to engage in global trade, OWIT International selected it's OWIT Chapter in Nairobi, Kenya as the host for this year's conference. On October 24-25, 2018, OWIT members around the globe converged with supporters and experts in their field to empower both the local community and business leaders throughout the world. Day one consisted of a capacity-building workshop for local women entrepreneurs seeking to take their business across borders. Day Two was a conference for trade practitioners and policy makers from around the world discussing best practices, what's next for the future of trade, and what women's roles should be in that future. OWIT greatly appreciated all participants and valued-partners. We look forward to next year's conference taking place October 24-26, 2019, in Tampa, FL. Save the Date!!
Click below to see our President, Jennifer Diaz, and OWIT Nairobi President Mucha Mlingo interviewed by local press in Nairobi! #OWITConNairobi!
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE 2018)
Broward County hosted its 4
th
Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE 2018)! FITCE 2018 once again welcomed local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high level government leaders, international trade experts and delegations from around the world to participate in dialogues relating to international trade,
foreign direct investment and culture. FITCE 2018 attracted over 1,000 attendees. Attendees included: 200 international businesses, 800 local businesses, multi-cultural global trade representatives from over 50 countries, federal, state and local trade agencies, and government leaders from around the world. O
ur President,
Jennifer Diaz
moderated “How to Import Into the US” with
CBP
,
CPSC
, and FDA at
FITCE 2018
!
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#DYK
DTL Can Assist Wit
h Currency Seizure?
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What Does This Notice Mean?
When traveling to the U.S. and transporting more than $10,000, you must declare the exact amount of “monetary currency” you are transporting to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Monetary instruments” include:
- U.S. or foreign coins and currency;
- Travelers checks (in any form);
- Negotiable Instruments (including checks, promissory notes, and money orders – in a transferable form);
- Incomplete instruments (checks, promissory notes, and money orders) that are signed with a payees name omitted;
- Securities or stock in bearer form (in a transferable form)
There are no customs duties, taxes or other fees paid to U.S. Customs for the international transportation of the money; it is merely a reporting requirement to U.S. Customs using Declaration
Form 6059B
.
Many times, the rationale for seizure is that parties traveling together split their currency. Travelers will advise CBP that they are each carrying less than the $10,000 minimum requirement for reporting. When in fact, together they have over the $10,000 minimum, typically resulting in ALL of the currency on hand being seized. CBP issued a
final rule
, “to broaden the definition of “members of a family residing in one household” to more accurately reflect relationships for U.S. citizens, residents and international visitors who are traveling together as a family.” If you meet the definition of a family you cannot split currency.
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How Can Diaz Trade Law Help?
If your currency is seized, contact Diaz Trade Law today. We have helped numerous individuals get their currency back. We are experts in currency seizure cases, we will discuss your options, including filing a Petition with CBP. Jennifer Diaz is a board certified expert in International Law, and has assisted numerous international travelers with successfully recovering currency seized.
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If you have any questions please ca
ll 305-456-3830 Or email
info@diaztradelaw.com
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