U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Archives - Customs & International Trade Law Firm

All too often we hear of companies that do not consider U.S. export controls and trade sanctions in their due diligence checklists when going through an acquisition or merger. When taking over a non-compliant business, the buyer may be responsible for any violations that took place before the acquisition, even if the non-compliant actions were NOT unidentified at the time of the acquisition. In this blog we’ll address export regulations, successor liability, a case study, and practitioner tips on what you should be doing PRIOR to acquiring or merging!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-05-10T12:40:39-04:00April 11, 2022|Best Practices, EAR, EEI, Export, International Trade, ITAR, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

Complying with Russia-Related Sanctions?

As the U.S. government and the governments of many other countries continue to sanction Russia and Belarus for the Russian invasion into Ukraine, companies around the world are grappling with the consequences that comes with the escalating economic restrictions placed on conducting business in the region. Here at Diaz Trade Law we are working to keep you up to date on all relevant sanction activity and what it could mean for you and your business.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-03-07T18:03:34-05:00March 7, 2022|Countries, Export, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)|0 Comments

Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

CBP

In Fiscal Year 2021, CBP at the LA/Long Beach Seaport seized More Than $760 Million in Counterfeit and Prohibited Products, a 652% increase over the previous year.
CBP issues guidance regarding the extension of product exclusions from additional Section 301 China duties on certain medical-care products to address COVID-19.
With changes to the HTSUS classification systems possibly coming as early as January 1, 2021, U.S. importers should review their classifications and ensure compliance with U.S. regulations

BIS

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requests public comment regarding areas and priorities for U.S. and EU export control cooperation under the Trade and Technology Council.
- Comments are due by January 14, 2022
On November 26, 2021, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule adding 27 foreign entities and individuals to the Entity List for engaging in activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.

China

In their most substantial talk since President Biden took office, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that encouraging Taiwanese independence would be “playing with fire”.
On November 12, 2020, the President declared a national emergency to deal with the extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by certain companies of the People’s Republic of China.
Airbnb subject to regulatory risk under […]

U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

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Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

Successor Liability & Export Control Liability

Complying with Russia-Related Sanctions?

Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

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