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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. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-12T15:02:35-04:00November 30, 2018|Best Practices, Freight Forwarding, Import, Import Alert, International Law, International Trade, penalty|1 Comment

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 EST

In this webinar you will learn:

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.

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 […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T13:12:14-04:00November 13, 2018|Best Practices, Customs Broker, Events, Import, International Law, International Trade, Seizure, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

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. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T13:11:23-04:00November 8, 2018|Export, Import, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of State (DOS)|1 Comment

A Snapshot of Section 301 Effective dates and Deadline for Exclusion Request

Last updated on December 2, 2018.

The trade war has kept members in the trade industry on their toes – here is a recap.

Effective Dates:

For importers being hit by additional duties it is crucial to know when the additional duties are effective and must be paid. USTR has now issued three lists under 301 Section Trade Remedies. We urge importers to clearly understand which list their products are subject to and develop a business plan on how to prepare for additional import costs. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T13:09:04-04:00September 25, 2018|Best Practices, China Trade War, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Events, Expert, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

YEAR IN TRADE 2017 – Highlights of U.S. Trade Relations with China and Canada in 2017

As we continue to work hard to keep you up to date on the current Trade War between the U.S. and China, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USTIC) released The Year in Trade 2017 on August 21, 2018. The report is the USTIC’s 69th annual report submitted to the U.S. Congress under section 163(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2213(c)). The report is one of the government’s most comprehensive reports about developments regarding the administration of U.S. trade policies, trade laws, and trade agreements. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2019-08-26T19:52:01-04:00August 28, 2018|Best Practices, China Trade War, Customs Broker, Export, Import, International Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

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