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Emerging Technologies Rulemaking is Upon Us!
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On January 6, 2020, BIS published an interim final rule adding “software specially designed to automate the analysis of geospatial imagery” to the EAR and requiring a license to export and reexport such items to all countries, with the exception of Canada. This rule classifies “software specially designed to automate the analysis of geospatial imagery” in the CCL as Export Commodity Classification Number (ECCN) 0D521, under the ECCN 0Y521 series for Regional Stability (RS) Column 1 reasons.
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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.
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Japan-US Free Trade Agreement – Not All it Appears to Be
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On Jan. 1, 2020 the Japan-United States Free Trade Agreement went into effect. The agreement provides duty-free, or reduced duty treatment, for certain Japanese imports into the U.S. and certain U.S. exports to Japan. The implementation details were printed in the Federal Register on Dec. 30, 2019 (84 FR 72187). The implementation was actually a bit delayed.
The tariff reduction provisions took effect on Jan. 14, 2020.
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Updated VSD Policies: How Could this Affect you?
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While the United States Trade Representative is currently inundated with Section 301 exclusion requests, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division’s (NSD) recent update could be encouraging an influx of voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs) to the U.S. export agencies and the DOJ in the near future. NSD has recently released a revised policy for companies regarding voluntary disclosures of willful and/or criminal export control and sanctions violations.
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Department of Homeland Security
Announces Actions to Combat E-Commerce Counterfeiting
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data shows that between the years 2000 and 2018, seizures of counterfeit goods at U.S. borders have increased 10-fold, from 3,244 seizures per year to 33,810. In response to this surge, in April of last year the Trump Administration published its
Memorandum on Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods...
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Classification: A Necessary Evil or Helpful Tool?
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Determining the correct classification of goods is arguably paramount to any good trade compliance program. However, many companies misclassify their goods at an astonishing rate. While this may be good for business for trade compliance consultants like myself, it isn’t good when it comes time for our client’s Customs audits.
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Ambitious Free Trade in 2020 and the African Continent
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade area, outlined in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement among 54 of the 55 African Union nations. The free-trade area is the largest in the world in terms of participating countries since the formation of the World Trade Organization. Nigeria and Benin were the hold outs until July of 2019
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The agreement was brokered by the
African Union
(AU) (With a lot of help from China) and was signed on by 44 of its 55 member states in
Rwanda
on March 21, 2018.
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Updates with Chinese Trade War
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President Trump signed the Phase 1 Agreement with China on January 15, 2020. As part of the agreement, China has pledged to purchase $200 billion worth of goods and services over the next two years - this would be a 50% increase from the current levels. The $200 billion worth of goods and services is broken down into four main categories over 2020 and 2021...
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Airbus SE Export Settlement Agreement:
What can be learned from their mistakes?
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I’m sure by now, you’ve read, or at least heard of, the Airbus SE multibillion dollar settlement with U.S., French and UK authorities, for FCPA and Export violations—the largest penalty that I can recall in my 30+ years in international trade! Although, I’ve had extensive experience in anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) matters, this article will address the lessons we can learn from Airbus’ mistakes, if you can even call it that.
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Supply Chain - Speed Kills
What is driving this, and where is the speed coming from?
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Known for its kaleidoscope of ever-changing rules and regulations, the international trade landscape certainly surpassed expectations in 2019. Section 232 and 301 duties sent their ripples throughout the global economy. In a speech in September 2019, Cynthia Whittenburg, CBP Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, shared that even if both duties were rescinded immediately, their lingering impacts would be felt for years as...
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One of the many improvements from NAFTA in the newly-ratified United States Mexico Canada Agreement (“USMCA”), is the added ability of your business to directly engage in an ongoing dialogue with a permanently established USMCA committee, whose express purpose is to work with businesses in order to clarify terms of control of the USMCA as well as improve the implementation of this brand new tripartite trade agreement.
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Looking forward to seeing our
IR Global
colleagues in London, September 2020!!
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5th Annual Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference 2020
February 12-14, 2020
Omni Hotel - Galleria, Houston
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The Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference (“ATCC”) brings together import and export professionals, legal counsel, customs brokers and other international trade professionals in a highly productive two-day event in Houston, Texas
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ICPA Annual Conference 2020
March 15-18, 2020
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
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Jennifer Horvath, Partner, Braumiller Law Group, Bruce Leeds, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group, and Bonnie Kersch, Senior Trade Advisor for Braumiller Consulting Group will speak at this ICPA event.
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ICPA ITAR Conference 2020
April 15th-16th, 2020
Springhill Suites - Historic Stockyards
Ft. Worth, Texas
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Two full days of training with industry experts. This conference offers a Boot Camp and an Advanced Track. You may choose to stay on one track or attend sessions in both tracks.
Braumiller Law Group Of Counsels Bruce Leeds and Christos Linardakis
will speak at the conference both days.
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NCBFAA 47th Annual Conference
April 19th-22nd, 2020
Redrock Casino Resort & Spa Las Vegas
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Now in its 47th year, the NCBFAA Annual Conference brings together more than 600 of the international trade industry's top representatives from around the United States. Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group, will join a panel discussion on 'Global Trade Issues: 232, 301, Brexit and USMCA'.
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Stop by our booth at the upcoming conferences: ATCC in Houston, February 12th-14th, and ICPA in San Diego, (#70) March 15th-18th.
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