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USMCA Comment Opportunity – Due Dec. 31

USMCA Background

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) is a free trade agreement that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) and entered into force on July 1, 2020. The USMCA enjoyed significant bipartisan support and was widely considered a successful effort at “modernizing” NAFTA.

From a labor perspective, the USMCA contains much stronger provisions than its predecessor. Rather than comprising enforceable labor provisions, NAFTA was accompanied by a labor side agreement which only listed guiding principles pertaining to workers’ rights. On the other hand, the USMCA comprises an enforceable chapter dedicated to labor containing strong provisions in favor of workers rights.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2020-12-15T15:11:24-05:00December 15, 2020|Best Practices, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Events, Expert, Export, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)|0 Comments

Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers – Comments Due December 28, 2020

Co-Authored by Sharath Patil

Background

Section 641 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides that individuals and business entities must hold a valid customs broker’s license and permit to transact customs business on behalf of others. The statute also sets forth standards for the issuance of broker licenses and permits; provides for disciplinary action against brokers in the form of suspension or revocation of such licenses and permits; and provides for the assessment of monetary penalties against other persons for conducting customs business without the required broker’s license. Section 641 also authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe rules and regulations relating to the customs business of brokers as may be necessary to protect importers and the revenue of the United States.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-04-09T10:50:53-04:00December 14, 2020|Best Practices, Brokers, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Expert, Export, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|2 Comments

White House Releases National Strategy for Promoting and Protecting Critical Technologies

Co-Authored by Sharath Patil

White House Releases Critical Technologies Report

Last month, the White House released a landmark report titled the “National Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies.” The report outlines how the United States will promote and protect our competitive edge in fields such as artificial intelligence, energy, quantum information science, communication and networking technologies, semiconductors, military, and space technologies.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:43:59-04:00December 1, 2020|Best Practices, China, China Trade War, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Export, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Pre-compliance|2 Comments

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDERS – WHAT YOU MUST KNOW.

In the household goods and services industry? Did you know you have to import your goods and services in compliance with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulations? Manufacturers or wholesalers of any article of upholstered furniture bedding, or filling material manufactured outside of the United States for the purpose of sale or resale in California, whether it be through employees or agents, fall within this category.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:42:58-04:00November 10, 2020|Best Practices, Customs Expert, Expert, HTSUS, Import, International Business, International Trade, penalty, Pre-compliance, Seizure, Supply Chain|1 Comment

President Calls for Greater Enforcement Against Counterfeit Imports

What Happened

On October 13, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on stopping counterfeit trafficking on e-commerce platforms. The memorandum called for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to “impose the maximum fines and civil penalties permitted by law on any e-commerce platform that directs, assists with, or is in any way concerned in the importation into the United States of counterfeit goods.” Furthermore, the memorandum also called for:

CBP to continue seizing counterfeit goods imported into the United States in connection with e-commerce transactions
Congress to pass laws that clarify and strengthen the president’s authority and increase its resources to address e-commerce-linked counterfeit trafficking
The U.S. Attorney General to develop a legislative proposal to promote the policy objectives of the memorandum within 120 of its publication

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-12-14T12:05:30-05:00November 5, 2020|Best Practices, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Expert, Export, Import, Import Alert, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Pre-compliance|0 Comments

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