November 2018

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. […]

Drug Paraphernalia, Priority Trade Initiatives, & Forced Labor

 

You don’t want to miss this one!

What: Drug Paraphernalia, Priority Trade Initiatives, & Forced Labor – An Update on CBP Enforcement

When: November 27th, 2018, 12:00PM-1:00PM ESTd43d0e07-8f91-4d0a-b543-70d329a2a6bc-300x108

In this webinar you will learn:Drug Paraphernalia, Priority Trade Initiatives, & Forced Labor

  • U.S. border impact on Canada’s Legalization of marijuana
  • CBP seizures of drug paraphernalia
  • Priority trade initiatives by CBP and CBP enforcement of them
  • Forced labor requirements and enforcement

Who Should Attend?

  • Importers
  • Customs Brokers
  • Regulatory Affairs Professionals
  • In-house Legal Counsel
  • Product Development Managers

 

PRESENTERS:

  • Jennifer Diaz is a Board Certified International Attorney who is considered an expert in international law by the Florida Bar. She joins an elite group of Board Certified International attorneys in Florida. She is the founder of Diaz Trade Law, P.A. assisting clients with issues relating to the import and export of merchandise to and from the United States.

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  • Allen Gina is the Co-Founder of CT Strategies, a subsidiary of Command Consulting Group, which provides strategic services to clients seeking current and innovative insight into border management and supply chain challenges in the U.S. and around the world. Prior to establishing CT Strategies, Mr. Gina served as Assistant Commissioner for International Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As Assistant Commissioner, Mr. Gina oversaw a workforce of over 1,000 employees and […]

USMCA Replaces NAFTA

After thirteen months of negotiations, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada have created a new trade agreement called the “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” (USMCA) on October 1, 2018.

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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