The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued guidance on addressing export diversion risks. Are your exports at risk?
Canada’s import and export regulations are like the U.S. in complexity and exporters and importers must also work within a matrixed organization of government agencies.
The game of deception is a bad guy’s favorite game. The lengths of trouble that these people will go to in order to violate the law is extraordinary. Find out what some have done.
The increase in the China 301 tariffs on imports is a significant development in the trade tensions between the U.S and China. This can also raise concerns for importers who rely on Chinese goods.
After 15 years, the U.S. State Department proposes increasing ITAR registration fees for the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The changes aim to cover growing operational costs and support enhancements for the provided services.
In the world of international shipping and e-commerce the term "Section 321" or de minimis shipments has gained some significance. These are the shipments that are under $800 and enter the U.S. duty free and have a faster processing time to clear U.S. Customs. So why has there been such a fuss over these types of shipments recently and an increased scrutiny by U.S. Customs? We will take a closer look at what you need to know.
Two Russia-born U.S. citizens were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally export nearly half a million dollars’ worth of snowmachines and parts to Russia. They did this without the required export authorization through Absolut Auto Sales LLC.
In September 2021, the announcement of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States sent shockwaves through the international community. Let’s take a further look at two rules that will help define a new chapter of defense cooperation.
In The Matrix, a computer hacker named Neo takes a red pill that unlocks a hidden world. In trade compliance, unfortunately, there are no magic red pills. But there is a code to be cracked if you want to succeed.
Believe it or not, most exports from the United States do not require an export license to ship internationally. (Ninety-five percent, according to the Department of Commerce.) This is great news for most companies, but what if your item or technology falls in the other five percent? Let's look at export license requirements through the journey of a simple crayon.