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Export Questions - What does the term export mean?
Export Questions - Which U.S. government agencies control the export of products from the U.S.?
Export Questions - What definition is given the term export by the U.S. State Department?
Export Questions - Over which type of products does the U.S. Department of State have export control jurisdiction?
Export Questions - Which items are considered defense items for export control purposes?
Export Questions - Is there a list of defense items?
Export Questions - What definition is given the term export by the U.S. Commerce Department?
Export Questions - Over which type of products does the U.S. Department of Commerce have export control jurisdiction?
Export Questions - Which items are considered dual use items for export control purposes?
Export Questions - Is there a list of dual use items?
Export Questions - What can an exporter do if the exporter is...
Export Questions - Does either the State Department or the Commerce Department require...
Export Questions - When does an item subject to the export control jurisdiction of the Commerce Department require an export license?
Export Questions - Other than product-specific export controls are there any...
Export Questions - What are end use export controls?
Export Questions - What are end user export controls?
Export Questions - What are ultimate destination export controls?
Export Questions - Which countries are currently subject to ultimate destination export controls?
Export Questions - What is a deemed export?
Export Questions - Which products and services are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
Export Questions - What is a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)?
Export Questions - Is a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) required on every export shipment?
Export Questions - Who is responsible for completing the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) for an export shipment?
Export Questions - For Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) purposes, who is the exporter?
Export Questions - Are there any exemptions that excuse an exporter from filing a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)?
Export Questions - What does an exporter have to do to take advantage of a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) filing exemption?
Export Questions - When is an exporter required to file a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)?
Export Questions - What does a freight forwarder do?
Export Questions - What is a related party transaction?
Export Questions - What is a Schedule B number?
Export Questions - What is an HTS number?
Export Questions - What is the Harmonized System (HS)?
Export Questions - Who is the intermediate consignee in an export transaction?
Export Questions - Who is the ultimate consignee in an export transaction?
Export Questions - What is the country of ultimate destination in an export transaction?
Export Questions - What is an Export Management Company?
Export Questions - What is an Export Trading Company?
Export Questions - What is the debarred persons list?
Export Questions - What is the denied persons list?
Export Questions - What is the specially designated nationals list?
Export Questions - What is the Entity List?
Export Questions - What is export clearance?
Export Questions - What is the difference between EAR99 and NLR?
Export Questions - What is the Commerce Control List?
Export Questions - What are Encryption Items?
Export Questions - What is an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)?
Export Questions - What is foreign policy control?
Export Questions - What are the General Prohibitions?
Export Questions - What is a Commerce Department export license?
Export Questions - What does NLR mean?
Export Questions - What is the Office of Foreign Assets Control?
Export Questions - What kind of export-related certificates does the FDA issue?
Import Questions - What is the meaning of importation?
Import Questions - Are U.S. importers free to deal with all countries when importing products into the U.S.?
Import Questions - Are U.S. importers free to import any product into the U.S.?
Import Questions - Are any licenses required to import products into the U.S.?
Import Questions - What is a quota?
Import Questions - Are there different types of quotas?
Import Questions - What is a quantitative quota?
Import Questions - What is a tariff-rate quota?
Import Questions - What happens if an import shipment arrives in the U.S. and the quota for the product in the shipment has already been filled?
Import Questions - What is a foreign trade zone?
Import Questions - What is a bonded warehouse?
Import Questions - What is a free zone?
Import Questions - What does the term Customs Territory mean?
Import Questions - Is U.S. Customs the only U.S. government agency that gets involved in the administration of U.S. imports?
Import Questions - What is a Customs broker and what functions does a Custom broker perform?
Import Questions - What is an import entry?
Import Questions - What is involved in classifying an imported product?
Import Questions - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.?
Import Questions - What is involved in valuing an imported product?
Import Questions - Which value is most commonly used in appraising imported goods?
Import Questions - What is an assist?
Import Questions - Is the transaction value of imported goods the only valuation method available to appraise the value of imported merchandise?
Import Questions - When are the alternative valuation methods used...
Import Questions - What is a related party transaction?
Import Questions - How are the duties on an imported product determined?
Import Questions - How does an importer determine which tariff rate in the HTSUS applies to an imported product?
Import Questions - To which countries does the General Duty Rate in the HTSUS apply?
Import Questions - To which countries does the Special Duty Rate in the HTSUS apply?
Import Questions - What is the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)?
Import Questions - Are goods imported into the U.S. subject to any origin marking requirements?
Import Questions - What does the term liquidation mean?
Import Questions - What is a temporary import admission?
Import Questions - What is drawback?
Import Questions - What are the three most common types of drawback?
Import Questions - What is "same condition" drawback?
Import Questions - What is manufacturing drawback?
Import Questions - What is non-conforming drawback?
Import Questions - What are antidumping duties?
Import Questions - What are countervailing duties?
Import Questions - What is the Mod Act?
Import Questions - What is the purpose of the Mod Act?
Import Questions - What two concepts did the Mod Act introduce?
Import Questions - What does informed compliance mean?
Import Questions - What does reasonable care mean?
Import Questions - How long should importers retain copies of their import records?
Import Questions - What is a prior disclosure?
Import Questions - What is the significance of Customs Form 28 (CF28)?
Import Questions - What is a supplemental information letter?
Import Questions - What is a protest?
Incoming Investment - Are there any prohibitions or restrictions on foreign investment in the U.S.?
Incoming Investment - Can foreign investors establish wholly owned operations in the U.S.?
Incoming Investment - Which business forms in the U.S. are available to foreign investors?
Incoming Investment - What is a C corporation?
Incoming Investment - What is a limited liability company?
Incoming Investment - What is a partnership?
Incoming Investment - Can a foreign investor establish a branch operation in the U.S.?
Incoming Investment - What is the branch profits tax?
Incoming Investment - What is FIRPTA?
Incoming Investment - For what purpose is IRS Form 5472 used?
International Law - What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?
International Law - What is the Anti-boycott Act?
International Law - What is the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)?
International Law - What is the significance of the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)?
International Law - What methods of dispute resolution are commonly used to resolve international business disputes?
International Law - Which dispute resolution method is currently the preferred method of dispute resolution in international business transactions?
International Law - What is arbitration?
International Law - What is mediation?
International Law - What is the New York Convention?
International Law - Is the U.S. a signatory to any treaties or conventions on the enforcement of court awards?
International Law - Which procedural rules are most commonly used in the arbitration of international business disputes?
International Law - What is Comity of Nations?
International Law - What are INCOTERMS?
International Law - Do INCOTERMS determine when title to goods passes?
International Law - Which issues hinge on the timing of title passage to the buyer in an international sale of goods transaction?
International Law - What is a Romalpa clause?
International Law - What is the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA)?
International Law - What is the Warsaw Convention?
International Law - What is a force majeure clause?
International Law - What does the concept of general average mean?
International Law - What does the term expropriation mean?
International Law - What is an apostille?
International Law - What is sovereign immunity?
International Law - What is a treaty?
International Law - What is UCP 500?
International Law - What is a totalization agreement?
International Payments - Which international payment methods are most commonly used by exporters and importers?
International Payments - From an exporter's perspective how do the...
International Payments - From an importer's perspective how do the international payment methods...
International Payments - Which factors should an exporter consider when determining which payment method to use?
International Payments - What procedures are involved in a cash in advance transaction?
International Payments - Should a U.S. exporter who is paid on a cash in advance basis attempt to...
International Payments - In what types of situations is a cash in advance payment typically used?
International Payments - What is a confirmed letter of credit?
International Payments - How do the banks involved in a confirmed letter of credit transaction function?
International Payments - Should a U.S. exporter who is the beneficiary of a confirmed letter of credit attempt to...
International Payments - In what types of situations is a confirmed letter of credit typically used?
International Payments - What is an advised (or unconfirmed) letter of credit (L/C)?
International Payments - How do the banks involved in an advised letter of credit transaction function?
International Payments - Should a U.S. exporter who is the beneficiary of an advised letter of credit attempt to...
International Payments - In what types of situations is an advised letter of credit typically used?
International Payments - How does an advised letter of credit differ from a confirmed letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a documentary letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a standby letter of credit?
International Payments - How does a documentary letter of credit differ from a standby letter of credit?
International Payments - How many banks are typically involved in a letter of credit transaction?
International Payments - Why is bank involvement in a letter of credit transaction so important?
International Payments - What is an assignment of proceeds under a letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a transferable letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a back-to-back letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a sight letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a usance letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a deferred payment letter of credit?
International Payments - What is an irrevocable letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a revocable letter of credit?
International Payments - What is a letter of credit discrepancy?
International Payments - What is UCP 500?
International Payments - What is a documentary collection?
International Payments - What are the two types of documentary collections?
International Payments - What is a documents against payment collection?
International Payments - What procedures are involved in a documents against payment collection?
International Payments - How many third parties are involved in a documents against payment collection?
International Payments - Should an exporter who uses a documents against payment collection as a payment method attempt to...
International Payments - What recourse is available to the seller in the event that...
International Payments - What is the function of a protest action in a documents against payment collection?
International Payments - When will a collecting bank undertake a protest action on behalf of a seller?
International Payments - In what types of situations is a documents against payment collection typically used?
International Payments - How does documents against acceptance collection differ from a documents against payment collection?
International Payments - What recourse is available to a seller if a buyer does not pay a time draft that the buyer has accepted?
International Payments - What are the Uniform Rules for Collections?
International Payments - What is an open account payment?
International Payments - How can an exporter retain control over product that has been exported to a foreign buyer?
International Payments - What is a draft?
International Payments - What is a sight draft?
International Payments - What is a date draft?
International Payments - What is a time draft?
International Payments - What is an aval?
International Payments - What is a banker's acceptance?
International Payments - What is a trade acceptance?
International Payments - What does forfeiting mean?
International Payments - What is factoring?
International Payments - What is a payment order?
International Payments - What does electronic funds transfer (EFT) mean?
International Payments - What is a FedWire?
International Payments - What is Chips?
International Payments - What is S.W.I.F.T.?
International Tax - How are foreign nationals classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
International Tax - When does a foreign national qualify as a resident alien for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
International Tax - What is the Internal Revenue Code's definition of a non-resident alien?
International Tax - Why is a foreign national's status as a resident alien or as a non-resident alien important...
International Tax - How are foreign nationals who qualify as resident aliens taxed in the U.S.?
International Tax - How are foreign nationals who qualify as non-resident aliens taxed in the U.S.?
International Tax - When does a foreign national who qualifies as a non-resident alien have to file an...
International Tax - Are foreign corporations subject to any U.S. income tax liabilities or any reporting requirements?
International Tax - What is a withholding tax?
International Tax - What is a foreign tax credit?
International Tax - What effect does a tax treaty have on the U.S. federal income taxation of foreign nationals and foreign corporations?
International Tax - What is a transfer price?
International Tax - What is an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA)?
International Tax - What is a Foreign Sales Corporation (FSC)?
International Tax - What is Value Added tax (VAT)?
International Tax - What is effectively connected income?
International Tax - What is foreign earned income?
International Tax - What is a foreign earned income exclusion?
International Tax - What is a foreign housing exclusion?
International Tax - What does the term tax home mean?
International Tax - What is a foreign tax credit limitation?
International Tax - What is a permanent establishment for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
International Tax - Do U.S. citizens need to file tax returns while on foreign assignments?
International Tax - What is the foreign earned income exclusion?
International Tax - Are U.S. citizens who move abroad subject to social security taxes (FICA) in the U.S.?
International Tax - Are U.S. citizens who work abroad for a foreign employer permitted to participate in a foreign company’s retirement plans?
International Tax - What is tax equalization?
International Tax - Which countries refund VAT?
International Tax - What is an Advanced Pricing Agreement (APA)?
International Tax - What fees are involved in obtaining an APA?
Miscellaneous Questions - What does N.E.S.O.I. mean?
Miscellaneous Questions - Who is an intermediate consignee?
Miscellaneous Questions - Who is the ultimate consignee?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is maquiladora?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a NOM?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a CE mark?
Miscellaneous Questions - What are the INCOTERMS?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a distributor?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a sales representative?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is the Harmonized System?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a pro forma invoice?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a commercial invoice?
Miscellaneous Questions - What are title documents?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a bill of lading?
Miscellaneous Questions - What types of bills of lading are used on international shipments?
Miscellaneous Questions - Can ocean bills of lading be negotiable?
Miscellaneous Questions - Can air waybills be negotiable?
Miscellaneous Questions - How significant is the form of a bill of lading or an air waybill?
Miscellaneous Questions - What are carrier releases and what function do they perform?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a clean bill of lading?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a house bill house waybill?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a master bill master waybill?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a consolidation?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a NVOCC?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a draft?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a consular document?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an insurance certificate?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an inspection certificate?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a certificate of origin?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an A.T.A. carnet?
Miscellaneous Questions - What types of goods can be covered by a carnet?
Miscellaneous Questions - Who issues carnets?
Miscellaneous Questions - How long is a carnet valid?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is duty drawback?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an apostille?
Miscellaneous Questions - What does authentication mean?
Miscellaneous Questions - Which documents can be authenticated by an apostille?
Miscellaneous Questions - Which authorities in the U.S. are competent to issue apostilles?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a transshipment?
Miscellaneous Questions - What does demurrage mean?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an open cargo policy?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a SR & CC clause?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is all risk insurance?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is the meaning of general average?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a convertible currency?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is foreign exchange contract?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a foreign exchange rate?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is a forward contract for foreign exchange?
Miscellaneous Questions - What is an option for foreign exchange?
Miscellaneous Questions - What are the Explanatory Notes?
Outgoing Investment - Are there any prohibitions or restrictions imposed by the U.S. government against...
Outgoing Investment - How does the Internal Revenue Code define the term foreign?
Outgoing Investment - How does the Internal Revenue Code define the term foreign source income?
Outgoing Investment - How does the Internal Revenue Code define the term foreign corporation?
Outgoing Investment - How does the Internal Revenue Code define the term foreign partnership?
Outgoing Investment - What is a contiguous country subsidiary?
Outgoing Investment - Does the U.S. tax the income of a foreign corporation that is owned by a U.S. person?
Outgoing Investment - What is a controlled foreign corporation (CFC)?
Outgoing Investment - What is subpart F income?
Outgoing Investment - What is foreign base company income?
Outgoing Investment - What is a passive foreign investment company (PFIC)?
Outgoing Investment - What is passive income?
Outgoing Investment - What is a qualified electing fund (QEF)?
Outgoing Investment - What is a foreign personal holding company?
Outgoing Investment - What is a possessions corporation?
Outgoing Investment - What is a foreign sales corporation (FSC)?
Outgoing Investment - What is a small foreign sales corporation (small FSC)?
Outgoing Investment - What is exempt foreign trade income?
Outgoing Investment - What are expropriation losses?
Outgoing Investment - What purposes does IRS Form 5471 serve?
Outgoing Investment - Which form by a U.S. person has to be filed when a U.S. person maintains a foreign bank account?
Outgoing Investment - What purpose does IRS form 5713 serve?
Outgoing Investment - What is a Bilateral Investment Treaty?
Outgoing Investment - How long does a Bilateral Investment Treaty remain in force?
Outgoing Investment - What are the benefits of Bilateral Investment Treaties?
Trade Agreements - What is Fast Track Authority?
Trade Agreements - What is a Regional Trade Agreement (RTA)?
Trade Agreements - What forms of economic integration are Regional Trade Agreements most commonly designed to achieve?
Trade Agreements - What is a free trade area?
Trade Agreements - What is a customs union?
Trade Agreements - What is a common market?
Trade Agreements - What is an economic union?
Trade Agreements - What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Trade Agreements - What is Mercosur?
Trade Agreements - What is the European Union (EU)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC)?
Trade Agreements - What is ASEAN?
Trade Agreements - What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Organization of American States (OAS)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?
Trade Agreements - What is the World Customs Organization (WCO)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)?
Trade Agreements - What is the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)?
Trade Agreements - What is the U.S. Israel Free Trade Agreement?
Trade Agreements - What does the phrase normal trade relations mean?
Trade Agreements - What is the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)?
Trade Agreements - What is a common external tariff?
Trade Agreements - What does the phrase national treatment obligation mean?
Trade Agreements - What are non-tariff barriers to trade?
Trade Agreements - What is a voluntary restraint agreement (VRA)?
Trade Agreements - What are rules of origin?
Trade Agreements - What is the purpose of rules of origin?
Trade Agreements - What forms do rules of origin take?
Trade Agreements - What are non-preferential rules of origin?
Trade Agreements - Into what categories can preferential rules of origin generally be divided?
Trade Agreements - What is substantial transformation?
Trade Agreements - Why is it important to apply origin rules correctly?
Trade Agreements - What is a certificate of origin?
Trade Agreement - What is an origin-marking rule?
Trade Agreements - What does the phrase section 301 action mean?
Trade Agreements - What does the acronym TRIPS mean?
Trade Agreements - Do any trade agreements deal specifically with trade in services?
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Trade Agreements - What is the Australia Group?
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Consumers to Win From Copyright Law Amendment
China's Encryption Software Requirements Lead Toward Forced Technology Transfers and Piracy Risks
U.S. Tax Breaks are Still Available: WTO Ruling has not Affected US TAX Code
Portugal Hands Over Macau
EU and Mexico Reach Agreement on Trade Pact
China to Continue to Use Tax Breaks to Boost Exports and Stimulate Economic Sectors
China Ends Requirements for Minimum Capital Investment
Brazil Amends Management Bodies Corporation Law
Arms to Exports to Armenians/Azeris
U.S. Ratifies Treaties With Four Nations
EX-IM Bank $1 Billion Program Ready to Finance U.S. Exports to Venezuela
China Likely to Lift Restrictions on Foreign Business
India to Lift Import Curbs
India to Lift Import Curbs
Hungary Amends Vat Law
Automated Export System (AES)
INCOTERMS 2000 Enter Into Force January 1, 2000
European Commission Adopts New Competition Rules for Distribution Sector
Pakistan Implements New Foreign Exchange Regulations
BXA Eases Control on Export of Encryption Products
A Different Approach to Make Terrorists Pay
India to Lift Import Restrictions
GSP Renewed for Two Years
Argentina Issues Supplemental Transfer Pricing Regulations
U.S. Customs Targets SED Undervaluations
Mandatory AES Reporting for Munitions List Items and for Items on the Commerce Control List
Russia to Tighten Control Over Their Customs Clearance
New Import Rules in Argentina
Uruguay Provides Favorable Tax Laws for Businesses & Individuals
Easing Sanctions Against North Korea
Export Controls on Computers
China Initiates Anti-Dumping Cases Against U.S. Manufacturers of PVC
Sanctions Lifted on Food, Medicine and Medical Equipment Exports to Iran, Libya and Sudan
Overhaul of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Denmark Changes Tax Rules Applicable to Holding Companies
Mexican Tax Authorities Confirm Software Royalty Payments May Not be Taxable
Many Unprepared for Change in Maquiladora Rules
Estonia Amends Laws
EU Signs Free-Trade Agreement with Chile
Customs Steps Up Monitoring Of Exports
FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND CUSTOM BROKERS
Holt Group Sells Navieras/NPR
Sea-Land Service Found Liable
The House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee Approved The Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act
China Amends Product Categories Requiring Licenses
EAA Update
European Union: European Company Statute
European Union: Simplified Invoicing
FMC Finds That Carrier Violated Law
U.S. allows more steel exclusions to EU
U.S. Virgin Islands Removed from Int'l Tax Haven List
Web-Based Carnets Available
U.S. Requests Wto Panel To Rule On Mexican Telecom Restrictions
Greece to Levy 3% Tax To Offshore Firms
Court Ruling on HMT
U.S. Court Of International Trade Rules In Two HMT Cases
C-TPAT Now Open to Intermediaries
Customs Affirms Limit To Ocean Freight Charge Deductibility
Customs Allows NVOCCs to Use AMS
Customs Wants Manifests Earlier
EU Slams US with Sanctions
Exports and Reexports to Afghanistan
FMC after NVOCCs
Generalized System of Preferences Update
Congress Approves Final Trade Bill with NCBFAA Provisions
U.S. Singapore Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
IRS Gets OK To Pursue MasterCard Offshore Records
New Mexican Health & Safety Standards
New VAT Law in Venezuela Takes Effect August 1
OFAC's Hidden Secrets
Opportunity for NVOCCs
P.R.C. Tax Authorities To Crack Down On Beijing-Based Foreign Firms
U.S. Joint Committee On Taxation Reports On FSC, ETI
United States Trade Representative Announced Results Of "Out-Of-Cycle" Reviews From Bahamas And Slovenia
Recently Proposed And Issued Standards For Mexico
9th CIRCUIT of Appeals Rules On NVOCC'S
AMENDMENTS TO ITAR BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AMENDMENTS TO THE U.S. MUNITIONS LIST
Bureau Of Nonproliferation Sanctions Russia
CHINA ADDRESSES TARIFF FRAUD
President Bush To Impose Steel Import Tariffs
CIT Dismisses Class Action on Export HMT
COMMERCE DEPT IMPROPERLY ASSERTS JURISDICTION OVER STATE
Court of Appeals Rules On NVO's
Customs Commences New Sea-Cargo Targeting Initiative
Employee Discrimination and EAR'S Anti-Boycott Regulations
European Commission Updates Sanctions List
GSP Refunds Coming
Hong Kong Joins CSI
INCREASED FEES CHARGED BY CUSTOMS AT AIRPORTS
LICENSING JURISDICTION FOR SPACE QUALIFIED &TELECOMMUNICATIONS
National Customs Broker & Forwarders Of America Allege That China's Regulations Discriminate Against NVOCC's
Mexico Extends Preferential Tariff Treatment to Non-NAFTA
MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS AGAINST N. KOREAN ENTITY
MISSILE TECHNOLOGY: REVISIONS TO ECCN'S
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY: EXPORT ALERTS BY COUNTRY
NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
Port Security User Fees In S. 1214
UNITA/ANGOLA REMAINS ON EMERGENCY STATUS
Mandatory AES For CCL And USML Exports Requiring SEDs Scheduled For Fall 2002
Israel Affected by BSE
Advisory Notice: Enhancing The Security Of Hazardous Materials In Transportation
Operation Buccaneer: U.S. Customs Agents Make Large-Scale Software Piracy Bust
The United States Failed To Win Agreement To Strengthen The Wassenaar Export Control Regime
United States And Hungary Sign Trade Accord
A Second Round of Byrd Amendment Payments
China's Piracy Problems Persist
Double Invoicing Scheme Hurts Exporter
EU Product Warranty Directive Takes Effect January 1, 2002
Intellectual Piracy On the Rise in Thailand
Legal Payment Choices Now Open to Russian Buyers in the U.S.
Israel Affected by BSE
Mexico and EU Contemplate Faster Tariff Reductions
NAFTA Tariff Reductions Accelerated
New Russian Federation Labor Code
President Bush Decontrols U.S. Computer Export Controls
Regulations Affecting the Importation of Cryptographic Tools Into Russia
Tajikistan and Yugoslavia Removed From ITAR List
Traders Protest New Tariffs In Egypt
U.S. - Chile Free Trade Accord Talks Continue
U.S. - EU Export Conflict Continues
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Ukraine Steel in an Effort to Eradicate CD Piracy
WTO RULES U.S. ANTI-DUMPING LAW VIOLATES TRADE AGREEMENTS
WTO DISPUTE SETTLEMENT - U.S. TAX TREATMENT OF FSC'S
LAW FIRM EMPLOYEE INDICTED IN FED COURT: EMBEZZLED $2.1 M IN E-MAIL SCAM
TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND GUERNSEY
New FAST Program Will Speed Trade Along US/Canada Border
U.S. Jordan Free Trade Agreement Update
TIPS FOR NAVIGATING ITAR'S CANADIAN DEFENSE SERVICE EXEMPTION
CHINA'S MINISTRY OF FINANCE ANNOUNCES IMPOSITION OF EXPORT TAX ON CERTAIN METALS
NUMEROUS PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT TO TAKE EFFECT IN 2005
WISCONSIN COMPANY FINED FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO IRAN
FIJITSU NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS CITED BY BIS FOR DEEMED EXPORT VIOLATIONS
TWO IRANIANS ARRESTED ABROAD FOR ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS
BIS FINES FIVE U.S. COMPANIES FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN INDIA ON THE ENTITIES LIST
STATE DEPARTMENT IMPOSES $20 MILLION PENALTY AGAINST GENERAL MOTORS AND GENERAL DYNAMICS FOR ITAR VIOLATIONS
NY MAN FINED $25,000 FOR EXPORTING AIRCRAFT PARTS TO ISRAEL WITHOUT DOS EXPORT LICENSE
CHINA AGREES TO EXPORT TARIFFS ON LOW COST GARMENTS
OIL COMPANIES IN UNITED STATES SEEK TO RETURN TO LIBYA
PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS IMPOSED AGAINST NINE ENTITIES UNDER IRAN NONPROLIFERATION ACT
DIRECTORATE OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS TO ISSUE NEW GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING AGREEMENTS
AMENDMENTS TO HONG KONG’S IMPORTS AND EXPORTS CLASSIFICATION LIST TOOK EFFECT JANUARY 1
CHINESE AUTHORITIES ARREST GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN $900 MILLION BANK FRAUD SCHEME
MEXICO REFORMS PROSEC DECREE TO REDUCE DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS MODIFIED TO IMPLEMENT AGREEMENTS AT RECENT MEETING OF AUSTRALIA GROUP
FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS WILL BEGIN SCREENING INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL TRADE VIOLATIONS
DDTC TO REQUIRE A DSP-5 LICENSE APPLICATION BY U.S. COMPANIES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN NATIONALS WITH ACCESS TO USML TECHNOLOGY
U.S. STEEL IMPORTS DECLINE IN NOVEMBER
VAT REFORM IN CHINA INTENDED TO REVITALIZE INDUSTRIAL BASE
EU MEMBER COUNTRIES DISAGREE ON PLAN TO CURTAIL ILLEGAL LOGGING
SED FILING REQUIREMENTS THROUGH AESDIRECT
ANTIDUMPING PENALTIES ON SHRIMP IMPORTS UPHELD
CHINA ANNOUNCES MOVE TO CRIMINALIZE COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACY
MANUFACTURERS EXPORTING TO GERMANY GIVEN FREE ACCESS TO GERMAN PRODUCT STANDARDS
BIS ISSUES TDO AGAINST PAKISTAN COMPANY FOR VIOLATING THE EAR
CALIFORNIA COMPANY FINED $88,000 BY BIS FOR VIOLATING THE EAR
LEGAL AND BUSINESS FRAMEWORK OF FRANCHISING IN CHINA
EU REMOVES SANCTIONS AGAINST U.S. GOODS
CUSTOMS TO OFFER “SMART” CONTAINERS TO C-TPAT USERS
COUNTRIES BEGIN ENFORCING WOOD PACKING MATERIALS AGREEMENT
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TAX ON BEVERAGES REPEALED
FDA MANDATES FOOD HANDLERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS
IRS BULLETIN ON ADVANCE LETTER AND DETERMINATION RULINGS
TERMINAL PROBLEMS PLAGUE WEST COAST SHIPPING LINES
EUROPEAN COMMISSION WILL NOT REQUIRE “MADE IN EUROPEAN UNION” LABEL
EUROPEAN COMMISSION JOINS MADRID PROTOCOL ON TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
ASCE PROVIDES NEAR FAILING REPORT FOR NATION'S INLAND WATERWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
BIS ISSUES TDO AGAINST SEVEN PERSONS AND ENTITIES FOR EAR VIOLATIONS
BIS ISSUES TDO ON TWO INDIVIDUALS FOR ALLEGED EXPORTS TO CHINA
FIRST SUCCESSFUL ELECTRONIC TRUCK MANIFEST FILING REPORTED
MARITIME WARNING ISSUED BY DOS
OHIO CONGRESSMAN SELECTED AS NEW U.S.T.R.
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY FIRM FINED FOR ATTEMPTING TO SHIP ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO IRAN
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS LIFTED FOR U.S. AND LIBYAN DIPLOMATIC CORPS
AES TO BE DOWN FOR UPGRADES APRIL 6-11
EUROPEAN UNION TO MAINTAIN ARMS BAN AGAINST CHINA
FOUR SYRIAN ENTITIES ADDED TO ENTITY LIST
BIS IMPOSES MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FINES ON U.S. HUNTING EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS AND CATALOG COMPANIES
EGYPT RESUMES U.S. BEEF IMPORTS
FDI IN MEXICO RISES SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2004
G-20 COUNTRIES ADOPT NEGOTIATING POSITION ON AGRICULTURE FOR WTO'S DOHA ROUND
SOUTH KOREA ANNOUNCES AMBITIOUS MULTI-TRACT FTA POLICY
VIRGINIA COMPANY FINED $33,000 BY BIS FOR VIOLATING EAR
WHITE HOUSE REQUESTS TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TPA
U.S. IMPORTS OF CHINESE TEXTILES AND APPAREL SURGE IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2005
JAPAN AND MEXICO LAUNCH FTA
EU AND CANADA INTEND TO ADD EXTRA 15% TARIFF TO U.S. GOODS DUE TO BYRD AMENDMENT
IRANIAN BUSINESSMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPT TO EXPORT DEFENSE ITEMS TO TEHRAN
BUREAU OF NON-PROLIFERATION EXTENDS WAIVER OF MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS AGAINST CHINESE GOVERNMENT
WISCONSIN COMPANY ORDERED TO PAY NEARLY $47,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
SENATE DEMOCRAT SEEKS TO END PRESIDENT’S “FAST TRACK” FTA AUTHORITY
ROMANIA AND BULGARIA SIGN ACCESSION TREATY TO ENTER EU IN 2007
INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION IN C-TPAT EXCEEDS 9,000 MEMBERS
UK COMPANY ADDED TO DENIED PERSONS LIST FOR ATTEMPTING TO EXPORT US PARTS TO IRAN
NEW VERSION OF D-TRADE REQUIRED FOR STATE DEPARTMENT EXPORT LICENSE SUBMISSIONS
MARYLAND COMPANY SETTLES EXPORT VIOLATION CHARGES FOR $16,500
COMPANY IN UNITED KINGDOM TO PAY $17,500 PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXPORT RECORDS
JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA TO HOLD OFF ON FREE TRADE TALKS DUE TO AGRICULTURAL SECTOR CONCERNS
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES TEXTILE MONITORING SYSTEM
NEW C-TPAT STANDARDS GO INTO EFFECT
WISCONSIN COMPANY SETTLES SUCCESSOR LIABILITY EXPORT VIOLATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,750
PRESIDENTIAL “FAST TRACK” TRADE AGREEMENT AUTHORITY TO BE IMPLEMENTED JUNE 30
CALIFORNIA COMPANY FINED BY BIS FOR 134 EXPORT VIOLATIONS
DDTC SEEKING INFORMATION FROM U.S. DEFENSE EXPORTERS ON BROKERING ACTIVITIES
BYRD AMENDMENT RETALIATION EFFECT FOCUSED ON CERTAIN INDUSTRIES
ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST MYANMAR RENEWED BY PRESIDENT BUSH
BIS REVISES EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS ON CERTAIN MILITARY GROUND VEHICLES
DOL IMPLEMENTS NEW RULES TO HIRE FOREIGN WORKERS
IRS CONCLUDES THAT EU IS NOT A FOREIGN COUNTRY FOR FTC PURPOSES
ISPM 15 TAKING EFFECT IN 2005
APEC COUNTRIES ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT FTAs AND RTAs
CHINA IMPOSES EXPORT TARIFFS ON TEXTILES
CALIFORNIA COMPANY FINED $700,000 FOR 71 EAR VIOLATIONS
CALIFORNIA FIRM FINED MORE THAN $900,000 BY BIS
CUBA AND VENEZUELA ENTER INTO JOINT COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
STUDY ON IMPACT OF U.S. FTAs RELEASED BY ITC
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES THAT IRAN MUST MEET BASIC COMMITMENTS BEFORE RECEIVING WTO MEMBERSHIP
SINGAPORE AND PAKISTAN TO HOLD FREE TRADE DISCUSSIONS
BIS FINES NEW YORK COMPANY $10,000 FOR VIOLATING EAR
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES PRIORITIES ON TRADE POLICY
NON-TARIFF TRADE BARRIERS BEING USED AGAINST UNITED STATES
KIMBERLEY PROCESS CERTIFICATES TO BE FILED THROUGH AES
AES' LATEST NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE
AESDIRECT CHANGES SHIPMENT PRINT CAPABILITIES
BIS UPDATES DENIED PERSONS LIST
BISNIS ANNOUNCES 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROCESSES ON ITS WEB SITE
CHILE IMPLEMENTS NEW REGULATIONS ON WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS
STATE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE
EFTA AND SACU ENTER INTO FTA
U.S. NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN GCC's COLLECTIVE TRADE AGREEMENTS
MEXICO TO IMPLEMENT NEW SAFETY STANDARD FOR PROCESSING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
EMBARGO ON ARMS EXPORTS TO THE DRC EXPANDED
STATE DEPARTMENT AMENDING A NUMBER OF KEY ITAR PROVISIONS
BIS ASSESSES $366,000 IN FINES TO KENTUCKY COMPANY FOR 61 VIOLATIONS OF THE EAR
CALIFORNIA COMPANY PAYS $31,000 CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATING EAR
CBP STARTS THE ADVANCED TRADE DATA INITIATIVE
NCSCI LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICE
U.S. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FOR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY INITIATIVES
U.S.D.A AND VIETNAM'S MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
UPDATED HARMONIZED TARIFF CODES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ITC WEBSITE
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPPOSES LESS RESTRICTIVE READING OF “SPECIALLY DESIGNED” IN FEDERAL COURT
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXAMINING STRICTER CONTROLS ON WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY
C-TPAT’S NEW MINIMUM STANDARDS CREATING CONFUSION
U.S. APPELLATE COURT REVERSES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE’S PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON CHINESE TEXTILE SAFEGUARDS
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION CREATES PANELS TO INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL SUBSIDIES
DDTC REQUIRING COMPANIES TO CONDUCT EXPORT COMPLIANCE AUDITS OF ACQUISITIONS
CARGO OWNERS WILL BEGIN PAYING FEES TO EXIT TERMINALS DURING PEAK HOURS AT WEST COAST PORTS
BIS PUBLISHES CORRECTIONS TO RULE INCORPORATING WASSENAAR AMENDMENTS
SUPREME COURT DISMISSES CASE INVOLVING FOREIGNER DENIED CONSULAR REVIEW
BRAZIL ADOPTS SPECIAL TAX REGIME FOR EXPORTING COMPANIES
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINES FORD $20 MILLION FOR CUSTOMS VIOLATIONS
BIS FINES TEXAS COMPANY FOR 37 VIOLATIONS OF THE EAR
WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT ADMITS FIVE NEW MEMBERS
SINGAPORE AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
NY COMPANY ENTERS INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BIS
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU OFFERS LIVE AES TRAINING WORKSHOPS ON THE WEB
FILINGS THROUGH AES TO BECOME MANDATORY ON JANUARY 1, 2006
CBP TO BEGIN ENFORCEMENT OF IMPORT REGULATIONS FOR WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS ON SEPTEMBER 16
WTO PANEL ISSUES PRELIMINARY RULING ON AJCA OF 2004
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LOOKS INTO BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DAIMLER CHRYSLER
DENIED PARTY LIST UPDATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
EAR UPDATED TO INCLUDE UKRAINE AS PART OF AUSTRALIA GROUP AND AMEND CCL
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA TO HOLD SECOND ROUND OF FTA NEGOTIATIONS
BIS ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO THE DENIED PERSONS LIST
CBP ANNOUNCES THAT 70 PERCENT OF ALL U.S.-BOUND CONTAINERS ARE NOW PRE-SCREENED
COMMERCE SECRETARY TO LEAD TRADE MISSION TO CENTRAL AMERICA
NEW YORK RESIDENT RECEIVES FINE AND PROBATION FOR ATTEMPTING TO EXPORT NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT TO IRAN
OFAC ISSUES SYRIAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
STATE DEPARTMENT IMPOSES STATUTORY DEBARMENT TO THREE PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THE AECA
TENNESSEE CORPORATION FINED $101,000 FOR VIOLATING U.S. EXPORT CONTROL LAWS
TWO U.S. COMPANIES FINED BY BIS FOR VIOLATING ANTIBOYCOTT REGULATIONS
TWO WASHINGTON STATE MANUFACTURERS OF LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS FINED BY BIS
MAINE COMPANY HIT WITH $500,000 FINE FOR UNLICENSED EXPORTS TO SYRIA
CUSTOMS APPROVES ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF NAFTA CERTIFICATES
BIS REMOVES CERTAIN NUCLEAR CONTROLS FOR EXPORTS TO INDIA
WARNING ISSUED REGARDING CONFISCATION OF GOODS IN TRANSIT THROUGH BELARUS
DDTC NOW REQUIRES A SIGNED CONTRACT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS
USDA DEVELOPS ONLINE SYSTEM TO SIMPLIFY FILING FOR THREE EXPORT FINANCING PROGRAMS
FOUR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS PLEAD GUILTY TO EXPORTING MILITARY TECHNOLOGY TO CHINA
BAHRAIN LIFTS BAN ON ISRAELI IMPORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMS SCREENING 70% OF CONTAINERS BOUND FOR THE U.S.
AES UPDATES PORT OF EXPORT AND FILING RESPONSE CODES
CHILE JOINING ATA CARNET SYSTEM
CHINA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS AGENCY ON LEGAL REFORM
CUSTOMS TO ALLOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF DUTIES FOR IMPORTER NOT USING ACE
CHINA ANNOUNCES PROVISIONAL LICENSING REGIME FOR QUOTAS ON TEXTILE AND APPAREL EXPORTS
CUSTOMS ELIMINATES TEXTILE DECLARATION
BAHRAINIAN PARLIAMENT VOTES AGAINST FORMING TIES WITH ISRAEL
CUSTOMS COMMISSIONER BONNER RESIGNS
G20 GROUP OF COUNTRIES MEET TO DISCUSS PROPOSED TRADE CONCESSIONS
NESTLE INTRODUCES PRODUCT TO MARKET WITH “FAIR TRADE” LABEL
NOVEMBER APEC MEETINGS TO PLACE TRADE ISSUES AT FOREFRONT
CUSTOMS DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
ICC MEETING TO DISCUSS AND ADOPT NEW RULES FOR BUSINESS CONTRACTS
BIS AMENDS NATIONAL SECURITY CONTROLS FOR RECENT NATO MEMBERS
IRAN RE-INTRODUCES ATA CARNET SYSTEM
CHIEF OF FOREIGN TRADE DIVISION LEAVES FOR NEW POSITION IN CENSUS
SAUDI ARABIA JOINING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION IN DECEMBER
BUSH ADMINISTRATION NOTIFIES CONGRESS OF INTENT TO SIGN FTA WITH OMAN
CBP APPOINTS SPERO AS ACTING COMMISSIONER
CHILE AND CHINA ENTER INTO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
CITA ALLOWS FIVE-DAY WINDOW FOR ENTRY OF FIVE CATEGORIES OF EMBARGOED CHINESE APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS
MALTA COMPANY PAYS BIS NEARLY $20,000 FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
U.S. SIGNS MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS WITH THREE EEA COUNTRIES
TWO U.S. COMPANIES PAY SIGNIFICANT CIVIL FINES FOR COMMITTING MULTIPLE EXPORT VIOLATIONS
SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANY FINED OVER $1.5 MILLION FOR SUCCESSOR LIABILITY U.S. EXPORT VIOLATIONS
NO EXEMPTION WILL BE GRANTED FOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF DEFENSE EXPORTS TO THE UK
UKRAINE TAX AUTHORITY CLARIFIES SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL TAX ISSUES
U.S. SIGNS MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS WITH THREE EEA COUNTRIES
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CALLS FOR REPEAL OF BYRD AMENDMENT
NEW YORK NVOCC FINED FOR VIOLATING ANTIBOYCOTT REGULATIONS
MODEL BANKRUPTCY LAWS BEING IMPLEMENTED WORLDWIDE
JAPAN AND MALAYSIA ENTER INTO FTA
CBP INCREASES EFFORTS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF AVIAN FLU TO U.S.
CUSTOMS MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO C-TPAT PROGRAM
CBP INCREASES ITS ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
CENSUS BUREAU TO MAKE AVAILABLE STATE EXPORT GOODS DATA BASED ON ZIP CODE
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BUREAU REPORTS DECREASE IN PIRACY ATTACKS IN 2005
MALDIVES SIGN MOU TO PARTICIPATE IN CUSTOMS ASIA PACIFIC ENFORCEMENT REPORTING SYSTEM
SECOND PHASE OF WOOD PACKING MATERIALS REGULATIONS BEGIN
SOUTH AFRICA APPOINTS 16 NEW TRADE NEGOTIATORS
U.S. TRADE AGENDA FOR 2006 INCLUDES MORE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
UKRAINE’S GSP BENEFITS REINSTATED
VENEZUELA ANNOUNCES GOAL OF ELIMINATING ALL EXPORTS OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS BY 2012
WHITE HOUSE SUPPORTS RENEWAL OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT
BIS UPDATES DENIED PERSONS LIST
CBP'S CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE EXPANDS TO OMAN
CONGRESSIONAL VOTE EXPECTED SOON ON U.S. - OMAN FTA
ISRAEL HOSTS FIRST ROUND OF FTA DISCUSSIONS WITH MERCOSUR
ITC REQUESTS INPUT FROM INTERESTED PARTIES ON PROBABLE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF PROPOSED U.S. - SOUTH KOREA FTA
PARAGUAY DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
U.S. CONCLUDES FTA NEGOTIATIONS WITH COLUMBIA
U.S. GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE THAT LISTS PERFORMANCE RATINGS OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
US-ASEAN BUSINESS COUNCIL LEADS TRADE MISSION TO VIETNAM
WHITE HOUSE REINSTATES GSP BENEFITS FOR LIBERIA
TEXAS RESIDENTS SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR EXPORTS OF COMPUTER GOODS TO SYRIA AND LIBYA
DDTC REVISES LICENSING POLICY ON LETHAL ARTICLES TO INDONESIA TO A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
CBP’S CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE EXPANDS TO CENTRAL AMERICA
BIS INVITES EXPORTERS TO COMMENT ON NEW SNAP PROTOTYPE
EUROMED MINISTERS DISCUSS FREE TRADE ZONE
INDIA’S TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY TO ATTRACT $855 MILLION OF FDI OVER NEXT TWO YEARS
U.S.– MALAYSIA TO NEGOTIATE FTA
OFAC REMOVES SANCTIONS REGULATIONS ON THREE COUNTRIES
OFAC UPDATES LIST OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS TO CUBA
BOEING AGREES TO PAY $15 MILLION FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY ISSUES 2005 FISCAL REPORT
OFAC ADDS NAMES TO SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
CAFTA CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN NOW AVAILABLE
U.S. FILES WTO CASE AGAINST CHINA IN AUTO PARTS DISPUTE
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY PUBLISHES FINAL RULE FOR MODIFICATIONS TO EAR
BOLIVIA JOINS ALTERNATIVE TRADE BLOCK
DHS TO INITIATE NAME-BASED BACKGROUND CHECKS ON PORT WORKERS
EU TO IMPOSE PUNITIVE DUTY RATES ON U.S. PRODUCTS
ITC INTRODUCES NOTIFICATION TOOL ON ITS WEB SITE
SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES MEET TO DISCUSS THE CREATION OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST OIL PIPELINE
D-TRADE USERS CAN NOW SUBMIT DSP-61 APPLICATIONS ONLINE
U.S. AND CANADA REACH AGREEMENT IN SOFTWOOD LUMBER DISPUTE
MASSACHUSETTS COMPANY TO PAY MORE THAN $221,000 FOR EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS VIOLATIONS
STATE DEPARTMENT TO ADD VENEZUELA TO ITS EMBARGO LIST FOR U.S. DEFENSE ARTICLES ON OCTOBER 1
NEW JERSEY COMPANY PAYS $82,500 CIVIL FINE TO BIS
ROMANIA ANNOUNCES IT WILL WITHDRAW FROM ALL EXISTING FTAS AFTER EU ACCESSION
DDTC REALIGNS LICENSING DIVISIONS AND ELIMINATES SEPARATE AGREEMENT DIVISION
REVIEW OF EXPORT PENALTY FINES FROM THE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
U.S. TO REMOVE LIBYA FROM TERRORISM LIST
NEW COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SWORN IN BY PRESIDENT
BIS POSTS FAQ GUIDE ON WEB SITE
OCEAN CARRIERS TO INCREASE RATES FOR ASIAN FREIGHT
OWNERS OF NEW JERSEY COMPANY SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR SELLING DEFENSE WEAPONS SYSTEMS TO CHINA
TSA ANNOUNCES NEW AIR CARGO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY SETTLES WITH BIS FOR $680,000 FOR UNLICENSED EXPORTS
NEW JERSEY COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO THE EXPORT OF MISSILE PARTS TO CHINA
U.S. AND MALAYSIA BEGIN FTA NEGOTIATIONS
U.S. AND RWANDA ENTER INTO TIFA
WCF PUBLISHES MANUAL ON GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
EGYPT JOINS THE CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY TO IMPOSE NEW LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ON CHINA
WOOD PACKAGING RULES WILL GO INTO FULL ENFORCEMENT ON JULY 5
U.S. AND SOUTH KOREA BEGIN FREE TRADE TALKS AND HOPE TO COMPLETE NEGOTIATIONS BY SPRING 2007
PROPOSED EXPORT LICENSING REVISIONS FOR CHINA
APHIS EXPANDS ELECTRONIC PERMIT SYSTEM
CENSUS BUREAU ANNOUNCES RELATED PARTIES TRADE DATA FOR 2005
CHILE AND PANAMA ENTER INTO FTA
CHINA TO LIMIT IMPORTS OF U.S. BEEF PRODUCTS
JAMAICA TO BECOME 45TH CSI MEMBER COUNTRY
U.S. AND CANADA END SOFTWOOD LUMBER DISPUTE
USTR CREATES NEW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES FINDINGS OF 2005 GSP ANNUAL REVIEW
PORT OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY EXPERIENCING RECORD GROWTH
MEXICO ESTABLISHES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES
OFAC ADDS TWO NAMES TO THE SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
BIS WITHDRAWS PROPOSED RULE FOR MANDATORY SNAP USAGE
STATE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE FULL D-TRADE USAGE ON OCTOBER 12
CHINA AND GCC COMPLETE ANOTHER ROUND OF FTA DISCUSSIONS
OFAC ISSUES STATEMENT OF LICENSING POLICY TOWARDS IRAN
DDTC CHANGES PAST PRACTICE OF ASSIGNING EXPIRATION DATES FOR NEW AGREEMENTS
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY INCREASES CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES TO $50,000 PER VIOLATION
SEVEN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO IRAN NONPROLIFERATION ACT SANCTIONS
BIS ISSUES GENERAL ORDER IMPOSING LICENSING REQUIREMENT ON MAYROW GENERAL TRADING
DDTC IMPOSING EMBARGO OF DEFENSE ARTICLES TO LEBANON
FLORIDA MAN FINED $30,000 FOR UNLICENSED EXPORT OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
BIS UNDERSECRETARY BECOMES DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR
PROTOCOL AMENDS U.S. - GERMANY INCOME TAX TREATY
ASEAN Economic Ministers Discuss Efforts at Greater Economic Integration
Japan-Chile Complete Fourth Round of FTA Discussions
CBP Participates at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meeting
Brazil Permits Uruguay to Participate in FTA Discussions with the United States
ICE Agents Help Dismantle Trade Fraud Scheme
U.S. and Philippines Sign MOU to Stop Illegal Transshipment of Textiles
Texas Resident Fined $37,000 by BIS for Sending Human Pathogens to Tanzania
NAFTA Superhighway Construction to Begin Early Next Year
CBP Seizes More Than $14 Million in Illegal Textile Shipments
BIS Requests Public Comments on the Effectiveness of EAR Licensing Procedures for Agricultural Commodities to Cuba
BIS Rolls Out SNAP-R
CBP Appoints New C-TPAT Director
CBP Creates Office of Trade
China and ASEAN Countries Meet to Discuss Development of Free Trade Area
DDTC Announces Modification of Arms Embargo Against Haiti
EU-Malaysia Agree to Initiate Discussions on Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
ICC's Banking Commission Approves Revised Rules on Documentary Credits
U.S. - Maurituis Sign TIFA
APEC Members Discuss Plans for Pacific-Wide Trade Zone
Bank of New York's Donald Monks Elected USCIB Treasurer
Columbia and Peru Open Markets to U.S. Beef and Beef Products
USITC Issues Determination on Sunset Review of Imported Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings
USITC Issues Determination on Sunset Review of Imported Silicon Metal from Brazil and China
Japan Bans Export of Luxury Goods to North Korea
Lemon Juice Imports from Argentina and Mexico Sour U.S. Citrus Growers
New Board Member Sworn-in at Ex-Im Bank
Serbia and Montenegro Added as Separate Countries in EAR
U.S. to Delay Implementation of HTS Changes
United States and Russia Enter into Bilateral Trade Agreement
World Bank Forecasts Slower Growth for East Asian Economies
EXPORTERS NEED TO CONSULT GENERAL ORDER 3 WHEN SCREENING PARTIES TO EXPORT TRANSACTIONS
SNAP TO BE DECOMMISSIONED AND REPLACED BY SNAP-R
STATE DEPARTMENT PLACES EMBARGO ON ARMS EXPORTS TO LEBANON
U.S. REPORTS PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718
CENTRAL EUROPEAN FTA IS SIGNED
APHIS PROPOSES TO ALLOW UNSHU ORANGE IMPORTS FROM SOUTH KOREA INTO ALASKA
UNITED STATES AND BELGIUM SIGN INCOME TAX TREATY AND PROTOCOL
DDTC PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
CONGRESS RENEWS LEGISLATION EXTENDING SEVERAL TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS
INTERNET CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES MAY BE DISRUPTED DUE TO RECENT EARTHQUAKE
China Lifts Import Ban on Citrus Products from California
DDTC Announces Export Licensing Updates
CBP to Consider Granting Pardons for Nuisance Violations
EU Proposes Harmonized Rules for Shipping Dangerous Goods
Recent EU Enlargement May Effect ATA Carnet Holders
USDA Expands List of Fruits and Vegetables Eligible for Importation into the United States
CBP To Require Bond Posting as Deterrant for "Gate Outs"
HTSUS Changes to Take Effect on February 3, 2007
UDSA to Allow Additional Cattle Imports from BSE Minimal-Risk Countries
CBP Allows 17-day Grace Period for Industry to Implement Changes to HTSUS
OFAC Amends Regulations Concerning North Korea
State Department Amends ITAR for Libya and Venezuela
DDTC Issues Guidance to Exporters Concerning Name Change of Japan's Defense Agency
Census Bureau Announces that AES Contains Updated HTS and Schedule B Tables
CBP to Increase Fees for Certain Customs Services
Treasury Department Publishes List of Countries Requiring Participation in or Cooperation with an International Boycott
BIS Announces Addition of New Export Controls on North Korea
White House Announces President's Nomination for New Under Secretary for Export Administration
CBP Announces that Penalties for Violations of New HTS Rules Go Into Effect on February 20, 2007
U.S. Removes Bulgaria and Romania from GSP Program
Sanctions Imposed Against 24 Foreign Persons for Violating Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act
USDA Plans to Update Testing Regulations for U.S. Cattle Exports
BIS Proposes Amending the EAR to Include Country Group C
BIS Adds Two U.A.E. Trading Companies to Entity List
U.S. Senate Votes Overwhelmingly Against 100 Percent Container Inspection Proposal
White House Extends National Emergency with Respect to Iran
APHIS Removes Inspection Exemption for Fruits and Vegetables Imported from Canada
CBP Seizes More Than $13 Million in Counterfeit Merchandise from China
ICC Announces Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy Meeting in China
Japan Reopens its Market to U.S. Potato Chips
U.S. House of Representatives Proposes Reform Procedures for FDI in the United States
Israel Set to Adopt New Export Control Regulations
APHIS Allows Mango Imports from India
CBP Delays Enforcement Stage of E-Manifest Program
USTR Announces Conclusion of U.S. - South Korea FTA
OFAC Announces Updates to SDN List
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
ITT Corp. Fined $100 Million for Illegal Exports
Recent OFAC Enforcement Actions
Haiti Becomes Eligible for Preferential Tariff Treatment
OFAC Warns of Delays in Reviewing One-Year License Applications to Iran and Sudan
Chiquita Fined $25 Million for Making "Protection Payments" to Terrorists
Pirates Alive and Well Off the Coast of Somalia
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
BIS Announces that SNAP-R PIN Requests May Now Be Submitted by Facsimile
Bush Administration Proposes Export Enforcement Act of 2007
India and Mexico Begin Discussions on PTA
South Korea Enters into FTA Negotiations with the EU
State Department Amends ITAR with Respect to Somalia
State Department Permits Exports of Non-Lethal Defense Articles to Vietnam
Toilet Classified As Defense Articles and Requires Export License from State Department
U.S. - China Economic and Security Review Commission to Hold Public Hearing
U.S. Signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Brazil
USTR Special 301 Report Places 12 Countries on Priority Watch List
APHIS Increases Certification Fees for Exported Plants and Plant Products
CBP Amends Regulations to Implement Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Goods Imported From Haiti
Commerce Department Amends General Order No. 3
D-TRADE Scheduled for Temporary Shut Down
State Department Debars 11 Persons for AECA Violations
EU Hosts Joint Trade Ministerial Meeting with China
EX-IM Bank to Finance U.S. Exports to China
Gaming Industry Experiences Worldwide Record Growth in 2006
OFAC Includes Additional Parties to the Blocked Property List
U.S. and Georgia Enter into TIFA
WTO Begins Membership Negotiations with Iraq
BIS Includes Five New Entities to Entity List
BIS Requests Public Comments for Systematic Review of CCL
APHIS Clarifies Export Certificate Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials
Business Roundtable Report States That Exporting And Importing Create Jobs Throughout U.S. Economy
Chinese Government Reduces VAT Rebate on More Than 2,800 Product Classifications
DDTC's Recent Announcements on D-TRADE
DDTC's Recent Announcements on D-TRADE
EU and India Begin FTA Negotiations
Israel and Mercosur Complete Seventh Round of FTA Negotiations
NY Senator Demands Better U.S. Safety Checks on Imported Chinese Goods
OFAC Issues Guidelines on Transactions with the Palestinian Authority
U.S. Enters Negotiations on Bilateral Investment Treaty with Rwanda
USITC Announces Minor Revisions to HTSUS
USTR Requests Written Comments and Announces Public Hearing on China's Compliance with WTO Commitments
United States and Republic of Korea Enter into FTA
U.S. and Great Britain Enter into Military Trade Pact
State Department Amends U.S.M.L. Category XV of the ITAR
IMB Reports Increase in Piracy Attacks in Second Quarter of 2007
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
Pakistan - China FTA Goes Into Effect
Japan and Brunei Enter Into FTA
Israel Passes New Export Control Law
DDTC Advises Exporters on How to Avoid "RWA" Letters
Vietnam Continues To Meet WTO Commitments
Executive Order Blocks Property of Those Individuals Determined to Undermine the Democratic Government of Lebanon
Australia and United States Sign Defense Trade Pact
BIS Extends Comment Period on Review of CCL
DDTC Provides Update on Using DSP-119 Applications
Kingdom of Tonga Becomes 151st Member of WTO
OFAC Releases Annual Terrorist Assets Report
Recent Developments on Regional Free Trade Agreements
Survey's Findings Suggest That C-TPAT Membership Enhances Ability to Better Manage Supply Chain
Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 Introduced in Congress
United States and Israel Establish High Technology Forum
USDA to Impose $150 Fee for Import Licenses of Dairy Products Subject to TRQ's
WHTI Accomodation Schedule to End on September 30, 2007
Recent Developments Concerning Bilateral Free Trade Agreements
IMB Reports Increase in Piracy Attacks in 2007
USDA Allows Fruits and Vegetables to be Imported into the United States from Africa
United States and Japan Conclude Telecommunications Mutual Recognition Agreement
Pakistan Joins ATA Carnet System
EU Provides Serbia with One Billion Euros in Grants to Accelerate Reforms
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
IEEPA Enhancement Act Signed into Law
CBP Begins Assessing Technical Performance and Commercial Impact of Secure Freight Initiative
WTO Membership Announces Intent to Complete Doha Round Negotiations in 2008
BIS Announces Approval of Five Companies in China for VEU Status
China Eliminates Subsidy Programs Prohibited under WTO Rules
BIS Requests Public Comments on Proposal for Mandatory Electronic Filing of Export License Applications Through SNAP-R
OECD Begins Accession Talks with Five Prospective Candidates
State Department Amends ITAR Section 126.1 to Include List of Countries Subject to UN Arms Embargoes
Enforcement of Additional Documentation Requirements under WHTI Begin on January 31, 2008
CBP Publishes Quarterly IRS Interest Rates for Overdue Accounts and Refunds
U.S. and Vietnam Hold First TIFA Ministerial Meeting
U.S. and Peru Sign FTA
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
BATFE Amends U.S. Munitions Import List and Proscribed Countries List
China Submits Formal Application to WTO to Join Government Procurement Agreement
China Continues to Strengthen Economic Ties with the Middle East and North Africa
CBP Announces FY 2007 Achievements at Implementation of Textile Enforcement Strategy
WHTI Documentation Requirements To Go Into Effect On January 31, 2008
ITAR Amends Section 126.1 to Include List of Countries Subject to UN Arms Embargoes
2008 HTSUS and Schedule B Changes Updated in AES
Census Bureau to Introduce New Application Enhancements to AESDirect
NAFTA Fully Implemented on January 1, 2008
CBP Announces NPRM Concerning "10+2" Security Initiative
CBP Rolls Out New Administrative Messaging System
DOD Amends DFARS to Allow Procurement of Non-Defense Items from the Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, and Romania
Treasury Department Announces Three New Protocols and a New Income Tax Treaty
USTR Requests Public Comments to Identify Countries That Deny U.S. Persons Adequate Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
BIS Announces That AES Reporting Requirements Will Change for EAR Licensing Exceptions
BIS Issues $400,000 Civil Fine Against Northrop
CBP Announces C-TPAT Program's Accomplishments for 2007
Dominica Officially Joins ALBA Trade Pact
EC Cites Bulgaria and Romania for Failing to Crack Down on Corruption
EU Working Toward Establishing FTA with Association of Southeast Asian Nations
India Prevails in WTO Dispute with U.S. Over Wines and Spirits
Thousands in Mexico Protest NAFTA
U.S. to Enter into Trade Negotiations with P-4 Countries
Ukraine Invited to Become 152nd Member of the WTO
State Department Amends ITAR for Exports and Transfers of Defense Articles to Sri Lanka
BIS Requests Public Comments on EAR's Crime Control Licensing Requirements
CBP and EU Announce Results of Operation Infrastructure
Commerce Department Reports All Tme Tourism Record for United States
Commerce Department Reports 116 U.S. Metropolitan Markets Recorded Export Sales in Excess of $1 Billion in 2006
Costa Rica Granted Extension to Implement Legislative and Regulatory Procedures Required for CAFTA-DR FTA
USTR Announces That India is Not Ready to Enter into FTA with the United States
OFAC Issues Notice Concerning Future Bank B.S.C. in Bahrain
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
U.S. and Rwanda Enter into Bilateral Investment Treaty
U.S. May Apply Trade Sanctions Against Thailand for Persistent Infringement of U.S. Intellectual Property Rights
Ukraine Joins ATA Carnet System
BIS Announces Changes to AES Reporting Requirements for EAR License Exceptions
BIS Establishes Online Tutorials for U.S. Exporters
DDTC Provides Guidance for Submission of Export License Applications for Afghanistan and Iraq
Global Entry Pilot Program Scheduled for Rollout in June 2008
New Jersey's Export Growth Exceeds National Growth Rate in 2007
Recent FTA Developments
State Department Publishes Exceptions to Policy on Review Time for License Applications
United States and Ukraine Enter into Trade and Investment Cooperation Agreement
USCIS Announces That H-1B Visa Cap Met for FY 2009
Ukraine Becomes Member of WTO
Recent FTA Developments
UNITU Reports Africa Has Been World's Fastest Growing Market in Communications Technology
Latin America Experiences Record FDI Growth in 2007
DHS Announces Extension for TWIC Program's Special Identification Cards
DDTC Announces New Licensing Documentation Requirements
CBP Expands Model Ports Initiative
BIS Requests Public Comments on Redefining U.S. Deemed Export Policy
BIS' Online Training Room Now Offers Antiboycott Compliance Module
Census Bureau Announces Mandatory AES Filings for All Shipments Requiring SED Information
Commerce Department Establishes India Business Center
DDTC Revises Validity and Renewal Periods for Registration
DDTC Web Site Provides Checklists to Assist Applicants in Preparing License Applications
Legislation Introduced to Ease Burden on Truckers
Recent Enforcement Actions
Recent FTA Updates
CBP Announces Dates of Annual Trade Symposium
Brazil Seeks Punitive Trade Sanctions Against United States for Illegal Cotton Subsidies
CBP to Require All Import Containers to Have Tamper-Resistent Seals by October 15, 2008
Commerce Department Announces That United States Has Trade Surplus in Manufactured Exports with FTA Partners
EX-IM Bank Announces Seminar Dates for Exporters and Lenders
Mandatory Use of SNAP-R to Begin October 20, 2008
State Department Proposes DDTC Registration Fee Changes
Trade Associations Ask Congress to Develop Prototype Pilot Program for the 10+2 Rule
U.S. Enters into TIFA with the East African Community
BIS Amends EAR to Establish Export Licensing Requirements for Kosovo
BIS Requests Comments on Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls
BIS Provides Companies the Opportunity to Have CCATS Information Made Accessible via BIS' Web Site
BIS Updates Entity List and Removes General Order No. 3 from the EAR
OFAC Issues April-June 2008 Report on TSRA-Related Licensing Activities
Recent FTA Developments
Retired University Professor Convicted of Violating AECA and ITAR
Trade Association's Report States That U.S. High-Tech Exports Totaled $214 Billion in 2007
U.S. Census Bureau Reports "Related Party Trade" Statistics for 2007
USTR Announces Proposed Suspension of Duty-Free Import Benefits for Bolivia
Recent Export Enforcement Actions
Recent Developments in Free Trade Agreements
IMB Reports Piracy Attacks Increasing in 2008
Freight Fee Proposal Introduced on Capitol Hill
France Selects Egypt as Candidate to Expanded G-8
EX-IM Bank Reduces Premiums on Two Small Business Insurance Policies
DDTC Amends the ITAR's Prohibited Countries List
Commerce Department Announces Record for Foreign Tourism Spending in the United States
BIS Provides Guidance to Exporters to Prevent Diversion of Items to Iran
BIS to Host Webinar on Recent Amendments to the Encryption Provisions of the EAR
DDTC Issues Guidance on the Use of D-TRADE
TSA to Conduct Tighter Screening Checks on Air Freight Carried on Passenger Aircraft
Recent Developments in International Economic Integration
OFAC Requests Written Comments on Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures for Exports of Agricultural Products, Medicine, and Medical Devices to Iran and Syria
OFAC Provides License Application Guidelines for Exports of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, and Medical Devices to Iran and Syria
Texas Company's Failure to Report to BIS Receipt of 15 Boycott Requests Results in Settlement with $30,000 Civil Fine
Delaware Company and Employees Indicted for Paying Bribes to Foreign Officials
Taiwan Acceeds to WTO Agreement on Government Procurement
NEEI Results in Enhanced Prosecutions of Export Control Violations in Fiscal Year 2008
BIS Issues Final Rule Clarifying Export Conrol Jurisdiction for Civil Aircraft Equipment under the EAR
CBP Issues Final Interim Rule on "10 + 2" Proposal
Commerce Department Undersecretary Promotes Invest in America Program
DDTC Provides Guidance on Licenses and Agreements in Response to Sirus' Acquisition of XM
EU Proposes "Eastern Partnership" with Six Former Soviet Republics
OFAC Amends General License No. 14 under Burmese Sanctions Regulations
OMB Approves Revised DDTC Statement of Registration Application
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
Recent Developments in Free Trade Agreements
OFAC Amends Iranian Transactions Regulations to Include Non-Financial Institutions Owned or Controlled by the Government of Iran
BIS Updates Entity List
CAFTA-DR FTA to Enter into Force in Costa Rica on January 1, 2009
CBP Announces Changes to FAST Program
DDTC Announces Modifications to Approval Letters for Agreements and Amendments
DDTC Publishes FAQ Page on Web Site for Questions on U.S. Sublicensees
DDTC Provides Guidance on Licenses and Agreements in Response to Name Change of EADS -Deutschland's Augsburg Facility
FDA to Open India Office in January 2009
OFAC Provides Free E-Mail Update Service
Recent Enforcement Actions
USITC Publishes HTSUS Revisions to Implement the CAFTA-DR FTA with Respect to Costa Rica
BIS Seeks Public Comments on Whether U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations Influence Foreign Manufacturers Decisions to Use U.S.-Origin Parts and Components
CBP and ICE Release Annual Report on FY 2008 Seizures of Pirated and Counterfeit Products
CBP Announces IRS Quarterly Interest Rates Used to Calculate Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
CBP Issues Reminder to U.S. and Canadian Travelers that WHTI Documentation Requirements for Land and Sea Entries into the United States Begin on June 1
DDTC Announces That Annual Brokering Reports Are Due on January 31, 2009
IMB Reports Record Number of Maritime Piracy Attacks in 2008
United States and Lichtenstein Enter into TIEA
U.S. Census Bureau Publishes HTSUS Numbers Invalid for Use in AES
BIS Announces Plans to Host New Web Page Containing Commodity Classification Information
CBP Publishes Penalty Guidelines for FTR Violations
DDTC Publishes Revision One of the Guidelines for Preparing Agreements
DDTC Publishes Draft Licensing Guidance for Exporters of Aircraft and Associated Equipment
ITA Press Release Announces Highlights of U.S. Export Statistics for 2008
New Country of Origin Rules in Effect in Saudi Arabia
Recent Developments in International Economic Integration
Recent BIS Enforcement Actions
USTR Requests Public Comments and Oral Testimony on Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA
BIS and China's Ministry of Commerce Enter into Agreement to Fully Implement VEU Program
BIS Issues Self-Assessment Tool for Developing EMCP
OFAC Announces List of Iranian Vessel Name Changes
CBP Reports "Stupid Criminal" Incident
DDTC Includes New Preamble in All Approval Letters Requiring Full Execution of Agreement or Amendment Prior to Export or Temporary Import
Mexico Imposes Punitive Tariff Rates on Approximately 90 U.S. Products in Response to Termination of U.S. - Mexico Cross Border Trucking Program
Exporters Under An Approved Technical Data License or Agreement to Notify DDTC of the Initial Export of Technical Data or Defense Services
BIS Requests Public Comments on the Use Rate of Export Licenses
OTTI Announces Record Number of International Visitors Entered U.S. in 2008
Recent Enforcement Actions
OFAC to Host First Annual International Trade Symposium
IMB Reports Dramatic Increase in Piracy Attacks in First Quarter of 2009
Recent Developments In International Economic Integration
OFAC Issues October - December 2008 Quarterly Report on Licensing Activities
Four Tax Havens Removed from OECD Blacklist
EC Reports Record Number of Unsafe Non-Food Product Imports in 2008
DDTC Reports That DTRADE2 Users May Experience Problems in Accessing New System
CBP Reminds U.S. and Canadian Travelers That WHTI to Go into Effect on June 1, 2009
CBP Receives Recovery Act Funding to Improve Infrastructure and Security at Land Ports
CBP Announces Quarterly IRS Interest Rates for Second Quarter of 2009
BIS Updates Entity List FAQs Section on Web Site
Census Bureau Releases 2008 Related-Party Trade Data
EX-Im Bank Combines Financing Limits under Two Programs to Assist U.S. Exporters
Mississippi Resident Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Customs Fraud
OFAC to Enhance Enforcement Efforts
Russia Announces New WTO Accession Terms
T 37 Jet Trainer Aircraft Removed from Export Licensing Jurisdiction of DOC
Texas Company Assessed $800,000 Civil Penalty for 67 Violations of the EAR
USITC Study Finds Poor Infrastructure Inhibits Export Competitiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa
Virginia Resident Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Avoiding Payment of Anti-Dumping Duties on Imported Catfish
WTO Reports Increase in Anti-Dumping Activity
BIS Announces List of Authorized VEUs and Eligible Items for India
CBP Seizes 10,900 Pairs of Counterfeit Nike Shoes
DDTC Announces Pilot Program for Electronic Submission of Agreements and Amendments
ICC and IFA Form Drafting Group to Begin Preparing New Global Forfaiting Rules
Obama Administration Completes Annual Review of GSP Program
Recent Enforcement Actions
South Korea and EU Expect to Conclude FTA in Second Half of 2009
United States and Japan Sign Agreement to Mutually Recognize Cargo Security Programs
United States and South Korea Sign MOU
University Professor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegal Exports of ITAR-Controlled Technical Data
Obama Administration to Continue Negotiations on ACTA
U.S. Requests WTO Dispute Settlement Consultations Over China's Restrictive Export Practices
CBP Announces Quarterly Interest Rates for July - September 2009
BIS Announces Tightening of AES Edit Policy to Prevent Fatal Error Returns
Chinese Citizen Arrested in U.S. for Allegedly Violating AECA and ITAR
State Department Amends ITAR's Congressional Certification Requirements to Include South Korea
DDTC Implements Revised Policy for Licensing Satellite Launch Components to India
EU Announces Increase in Customs Seizures of Counterfeit Goods
EU Files WTO Complaint Against the Philippines Alleging Excessive Taxes Imposed on Imported European Spirits
Recent FTA Developments
Taiwan Accedes to WTO GPA
WTO Announces Rollout of Comprehensive Tariff Information Website
AES Filers May No Longer Use Social Security Numbers for AES Filings
CBP to Expand Global Entry Program to Include 13 Additional Airports
Census Bureau Announces Modifications to AESDirect Security Policy
DDTC Amends ITAR to Permit Temporary Export Exemption for Body Armor
Census Bureau Website Hosts Export Training Videos
DDTC Issues Announcement Concerning Use of U.S.M.L. Category XXI on License Applications
ICC Calls For APEC's Universal Adoption of ATA Carnet System
OFAC Amends Cuban Sanctions Regulations
Proposed Legislation Promises to Increase Harbor Maintenance Tax by 350 Percent
Recent Developments in Free Trade Agreements
Recent Enforcement Actions
DDTC Implements Quick Tracking System for D-TRADE 2 Export License Applications
Census Bureau Modifies AES by Adding New License Type Code
DDTC Begins Accepting Electronic Agreement Submissions
DDTC Publishes Revised Agreements Guidelines
BIS Launches Online Version of STELA
BATFE and CBP to Develop Electronic Filing System to Process Import Applications for Defense Articles
CBP Extends Comment Period for Proposed Amendment on Filing Substitution Drawback Claims
Brazil's Senate Committee Votes to Allow Venezuela Full Membership in Mercosur
EU and South Korea Enter into FTA
USCIS Rolls Out Redesigned Website
Duke University Study Reveals Reverse Immigration for Skilled Immigrants
IMB Reports Increase in Piracy Attacks
Hawaiian Gubernatorial Candidate Files Law Suit Against U.S. Government for Restrictions Imposed by Jones Act
Third Circuit Rules That Land-Based Commuter Seamen Entitled to Maintenance and Cure
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Cruise Crime Law
DoD Amends DFARS to Include Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees
DoD Issues Interim Rule Amending DFARS to Include Taiwan to List of WTO GPA Countries
U.S. Signs Protocol with Switzerland to Allow for Greater Exchange of Tax Information
United States and Monaco Sign TIEA
BIS Requests Comments on Proposal to Discontinue Issuance of Paper Versions of Licenses and Other Submissions
DDTC Announces Change to Policy on Review Time for License Applications
DDTC Establishes New Guidelines for Temporary Importation of Defense Articles
CBP and ICE Announce Fiscal Year 2009 Totals of Counterfeit and Pirated Goods Seizures
Persons Making Payments by Check to CBP Required to Provide TIN
CBP Proposes to Remove LBCIP Provisions from U.S. Customs Regulations
USTR Reports U.S. Exports to Singapore Have Increased Since Implementation of FTA
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Expand AGOA
USCIS Announces That FY 2010 H-1B Visa Cap Reached
ICE to Conduct I-9 Compliance Audits of Critical Infrastructure Companies
State Department Announces Proposed Rule to Amend Fee Schedule for Consular Services
DoD Amends DFARS to Limit Contractor Costs Associated with Leasing Government Equipment for Display or Demonstration
Coast Guard Informs Maritime Employers That 50 Percent of Licensed Crewmen Must Undergo Random Drug Testing
UN Security Council Approves Resolution to Combat Naval Piracy
Taiwan Revises Income Tax Act
China Tightens Tax Regulations on Loss Deductions Declared by Domestic Entities with MNE Investment
DDTC Issues Guidelines for the Permanent Export, Temporary Export, and Permanent Import of Firearms and Ammunition
OFAC Issues Fourth Quarter FY 2009 Report on Licensing Activities Under TSRA
UK Firm Enters Guilty Plea for Illegally Exporting Commercial Aircraft to Iran
CBP Announces C-TPAT Program Accomplishments for 2009
Canada and EU Enter into Second Round of CETA Talks
Chile to Become Member of OECD
DHS Identifies 39 Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
EB-5 Visa Program Participation Grows Dramatically in FY 2009
ABA Endorses Recommendation for a Separate Immigration Court System
DoD Amends DFARS to Waive Applicability of Buy American Act for Costa Rica and Peru
DoD Amends DFARS to Waive Applicability of Buy American Act for Costa Rica and Peru
Obama Administration Signals Willingness to Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty
U.S. Files Case in WTO Against Philippines Over Excise Taxes on Imported Spirits
Hungary Implements Changes to its Tax Code
United States and Chile Sign Income Tax Treaty
RUSSIA IS REMOVED FROM MONEY LAUNDERING LIST
NEW JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE DISPUTES IN CHINA
MANDATORY AES FILING DELAYED
TREASURY LIST OF BOYCOTTED COUNTRIES
WTO Appeals Panel Rules Against U.S.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO RUSSIA'S TAX CODE
FRENCH RATIFICATION OF TAX TREATIES
APPEALS COURT AFFIRMS CIT RULING REGARDING PERCENT CHARGE
U.S. Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement Update
U.S. Grants Nigeria And 34 Other African Countries Tariff Preference Status
U.S. Customs Establishes New Office Of Trade Relations
Tajikistan: License Policy Update
EU-US Banana Trade Dispute Comes To An End
Customs Textile Transshipment Update
China Gets Custom Upgrade
World Briefs
China Cutting Tariff To 12%
Andean Trade Preferences Expire
BXA In The Process Of Drafting Chemical Mixture Clarification
BXA Legislation Targets Terrorism
Copyright Treaty Enters Into Force
Court Rejects Payment Of Interest In Harbor Maintenance Tax Cases
Customs OK'S Use Of Internet-Based Reference Materials
Advance Ruling Mechanism for Customs Law in India
Bilateral Trade Agreement Between U.S. and Thailand
Canadian Customs Rules Finalized
Customs Announces Its Final Rule in Respect to 24 Hours Advance Manifests
Exporter Agrees to Pay U.S. $1.76M Fine
AES Update
Fumigation Of SWPM Into The EU
BIS Fines Miami Woman U.S. $115,000 for Filing False SED'S
Customs Service Accepts A Non-U.S. Shipper Into C-TPAT
GSP Deadline For Submitting Petitions for 2002
Modifications to Customs Automated Commercial System (ACS)
New Copyright Law Approved in the United Arab Emirates
Public Comments for National Trade Estimate Report on FTB
Simplified Customs Clearance in Pakistan
State Department to Change Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
New Bankruptcy Law in Russia
New Russian Visa System
Important Legislative Changes For Mexico
Euorpean Commission Report Approves 10 New Nations
Updates to U.S. Lists
Bureau of Industry and Security Decision on Successor Liability
NEW CLASS OF BONDED WAREHOUSE
U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE ENFORCEMENT: SHIELD AMERICA UPDATE
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION ANNOUNCED FINES IN EXCESS OF $820,000
NEW CUSTOMS REGULATIONS IN VENEZUELA
NEW ITAR EXEMPTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
U.S. AND SINGAPORE CONTINUE FTA NEGOTIATIONS
U.S. BEGINS FTA NEGOTIATIONS WITH AUSTRALIA
Mandatory Electronic Filing Of SED's Put Off
CHANGES TO COLOMBIAN CUSTOMS
UNITED STATES SIGNS TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH ISLE OF MAN
ANNUAL SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH UNAFFIL. FOREIGN PERSONS
Pakistan Slashes Demurrage Charges by 70%
10 NATIONS SET TO ENTER EUROPEAN UNION
ITAR AMENDMENT: CATEGORY V – EXPLOSIVES, PROPELLANTS, INCENDIARY AGENTS AND THEIR CONSTITUENTS
ITAR AMENDMENT: CATEGORY XIV - Toxicological Agents and Equipment and Radiological Equipment
BANGLADESH ENDS CARGO PREFERENCE
MACEDONIA TO BECOME145TH WTO MEMBER
Prohibitive Tariffs Placed On Imports From Ukraine
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRESENTS PLAN TO WTO TO END IMPORT TAXES
24-HOUR ADVANCE VESSEL MANIFEST RULE
US IMPORTERS & US EXPORTERS CAUSE US TO LOSE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TAX REVENUE FOR YEAR 2001
RUSSIA IMPLEMENTS NEW PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMITS
NVOs AND SHORT-TRANSIT SHIPPERS CONCERNED OVER 24 HOUR CUSTOMS RULE
NEW RULES FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN CHINA
SWEDEN STILL DECIDING WHETHER TO SWITCH TO THE EURO
THE UNITED STATES AND CHILE REACH FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
AES FILING UPDATE: ITAR AMENDMENT
UNUSUAL ADDITION OF A SWISS COMPANY TO THE DENIED PARTIES LIST
Satellite Jurisdiction Update
CONSENT JUDGMENT ENTERED IN AN HMT INTEREST PAYMENT CASE
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT…ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE AN EXPORTER WHOSE PRODUCTS ENDED UP IN IRAQ
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ISSUES NEW TEMPORARY RULES
THE UK SUBSCRIBES TO THE U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE’S CSI INITIATIVE
SINGAPORE-U.S. AGREE ON USE OF FINES UNDER PROPOSED FTA
WILL EXPORT LICENSING INFORMATION REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL?
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INITIATES TECI
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US AND AUSTRALIA: UPDATE
Significant Changes To The Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of The United States
US EXPORTERS NABBED BY US GOVERNMENT FOR EXPORTS TO IRAN
CUSTOMS, PORT OF PHILA, ESTABLISHES FORMALIZED PROCEDURES FOR QUOTA CLASS MERCHANDISE
NATO COUNTRY LIST
CAN U.S. PERSONS BROKER SALES OF FOREIGN MUNITIONS/MILITARY ITEMS BETWEEN FOREIGN COUNTRIES?
IRAQI KICKBACKS IN THE FOOD FOR OIL PROGRAM
CHINA LOWERING TARIFF RATES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2003
South Korea Changes Customs Duties
CHINA DRAFTING LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PRIVATE INVESTMENTS
MARKING EXCEPTION NEED NOT BE SOUGHT PRIOR TO LIQUIDATION OF IMPORTS
NAURU AND UKRAINE: MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERNS
ITAR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 126: CANADIAN EXEMPTION
MARITIME PACT SIGNED BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CHINA
U.S. TO INITIATE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION
COMING SOON…MANDATORY AES FILING FOR ALL EXPORTS
STEEL IMPORT LICENSING AND SURGE MONITORING
OFAC UNBLOCKS ASSETS: YUGOSLAVIA (SERBIA & MONTENEGRO) & BOSNIAN SERB-CONTROLLED AREAS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
U.S. Customs Service Seeking Assistance From Importers To Implement New Security Standards
LIBYA SANCTIONS RENEWED
NEW HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE FOR 2003
NCBFAA FILES SUPPORTING BRIEF IN CUSTOMS LICENSE REVOCATION APPEAL
APPELLATE PANEL QUESTIONS WHETHER EXPORT LICENSE INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL
BROAD TAX SHELTER REGULATIONS PROPOSED BY THE IRS
CHANGES TO PROHIBITED PARTY LISTS
DUTCH SUPREME COURT TO HEAR APPEAL ON CAPITAL TAX AVOIDANCE
IRS AND TREASURY DEPARTMENT ISSUE TEMPORARY REGULATIONS REGARDING CORPORATE INVERSIONS
NORTH KOREA THREATENS “WAR” OVER POSSIBLE SANCTIONS
NVOCCS IMPACTED BY NEW CUSTOMS REGULATIONS REGARDING SHIPPER DETAILS
STATE DEPARTMENT ACCUSES BOEING AND HUGHES ELECTRONICS OF ARMS EXPORTS VIOLATIONS
TAX CONSEQUENCES TO U.S.PARTNERS OF CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
THAILANDS’S INDEPENDENT AGENTS PROVIDE TAX BENEFITS FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
TRIENNIAL STATUS REPORT AND FEE DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2003
Vietnam Trade Agreement
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS REVISES BE-12, BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
FEDERAL EXPRESS NOW HAS FREE ONLINE INTERNATIONAL DUTY AND TAX ESTIMATOR
MEXICAN LAW: UPDATES
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY AMENDS NATIONAL SECURITY CONTROLS FOR MICROPROCESSORS
US TAX EVADERS BEING OFFERED CHANCE TO ESCAPE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR OFFSHORE TAX EVASION
COUNTRIES REQUIRING COOPERATION WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: INCREASED SECURITY NEEDED AT TRANSSHIPMENT HUBS
$1 BILLION IN U.S. AID TO GO TO JORDAN
ISRAEL NOW THIRD IN THE WORLD FOR DEFENSE EXPORT SALES
FRANCE INCREASES DEFENSE SPENDING TO 88.87 BILLION EUROS
SPAIN JOINING IRIS-T PROGRAM
NATO WORKING ON A NEW COMMAND STRUCTURE PROPOSAL
BROKERING COMPLIANCE ISSUES WITH THE ODTC
U.S. Customs Service is Seeking Assistance from Businesses in War Against Terrorism
CUSTOMS PROPOSES PROCEDURES FOR 24 HOUR RULE CONFIDENTIALITY
C-TPAT UPDATE
U.S.-Australia FTA: Status Update
NO PREJUDGMENT INTEREST ON HMT REFUNDS
U.S.-SINGAPORE FTA FINALIZED
U.S.-Morocco FTA
FORMER WYETH EXECUTIVE ACCUSES COMPANY OF TAX DODGING
E.U. FINANCE MINISTERS AGREE TO IMPOSE A WITHHOLDING TAX FOREIGN MONEY
Time is Running Out for Harbor Maintenance Refunds!
U.S. GRANTS AFGHANISTAN GSP BENEFITS
CONFIDENTIALITY RULES PROPOSED BY THE CUSTOMS SERVICES
THE U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE SUGGESTS RULES OF CONFIDENTIALITY
The Port of Algeciras, Spain will join U.S. Customs Service’s CSI
RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES REVOKE IMPORT LICENSES FOR MEAT/POULTRY
NO MORE YUGOSLAVIA
US INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION REQUESTS COMMENTS REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT IMPOSES CURRENCY CONTROLS
RUSSIAN QUOTAS ON MEAT IMPORTS THREATEN BID FOR WTO MEMBERSHIP
Saudi Arabia Regulates Job Market
Indonesia Importers Cringe at Customs Change
ADVANCE FILING REQUIREMENT IMPOSED BY FDA FOR FOOD IMPORTS
Should you use a server based in China for your web site?
A China Marketing List
DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE FOR EXPORTS OF MUNITIONS ITEMS
TARIFF CODES REVISED BY WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION
TREASURY TO PAY ON CLAIMS MADE UNDER THE VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT
STATE DEPARTMENT SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT
EX-IM BANK INCREASES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL EXPORTERS
FAA Modifies Cargo Rule for Passenger Airlines
LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED TO REPEAL ETI ACT
IRS ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
FOOD IMPORTERS SEEK FLEXIBILITY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSED FDA PRIOR NOTICE REGULATIONS
CHANGES TO AZERI TAX CODE MADE BY AZERBAIJAN’S PARLIAMENT
FEDERAL COURT DENIES FOIA DISCLOSURE OF EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION
US AND SWITZERLAND AGREE ON THE EXCHANGE OF TAX INFORMATION
FDA ADDRESSES CARGO SECURITY
EUROPEAN UNION UPDATES LIST OF US GOODS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS
BOEING AND HUGHES SETTLE STATE DEPARTMENT VIOLATIONS FOR $32 MILLION
TWO TAIWANESE BUSINESSMEN INDICTED IN IRAN ARMS SALE PLOT
EU Approved New Tariff System for Developing Countries
CASHIER’S CHECKS AND IRAQI CRISIS ADDED TO NIGERIAN SCAMS
THREE CHECHEN GROUPS ADDED TO U.S. TERRORIST LIST
CUSTOMS MAKES CHANGES TO PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION LETTERS
CUSTOMS MAKES CHANGES TO PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION LETTERS
OCEAN CARRIERS TO CHARGE FOR BILLS OF LADING
NEW DIRECTORS OF PORT OF PHILADELPHIA BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
U.S. SANCTIONS IMPOSED AGAINST LEADERS OF ZIMBABWE
EATING OUT IN CHINA: ONE NIGHT IN SHENYANG
U.S. AND AUSTRALIA BEGIN FREE TRADE TALKS
China Starts New WTO Membership
WTO GIVES CHILE DECEMBER DEADLINE FOR PRICE BAND COMPLIANCE
ANNUAL REVIEW OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES (GSP)
PRESIDENT BUSH ORDERS CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN IRAQI-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE UNITED STATES
“OPERATION LIBERTY SHIELD” CREATES INCREASED BORDER AND PORT SECURITY
GUILTY PLEA ENTERED FOR TAX EVASION BY ABUSIVE TRUST PURCHASER
IRS OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM SHOWING PROMISE
C-TPAT Update: CF-28
COALITION URGES REFORM OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE NAFTA AGREEMENT
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO SEND EXPORT CONTROL OFFICERS TO HONG KONG, INDIA AND SINGAPORE
EU TO GIVE MANDATE TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR CUSTOMS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE U.S.
Bush Administration Signs Tax Haven Accord with Antiqua and Barbuda
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION ASSESSING FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH SINGAPORE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NEGOTIATING FOR CAFTA MEMBERSHIP
BIS REPORTS THAT MOST EXPORTERS VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSING VIOLATIONS AVOID SANCTIONS
“ZEROING” PRACTICE DOES NOT VIOLATE WTO AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
IMPORTER SELF ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TAILORED FOR SPECIFIC COMPANY NEEDS
CHANGES TO COMMERCE DEPARTMENT’S UNVERIFIED LIST
AMENDMENT TO CUBAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PROPOSED BETWEEN THE U.S. AND TAIWAN
SENATE TRADE STAFF WORKING ON PROPOSAL TO REFORM BYRD AMENDMENT
Proposed U.S. Customs Regulations Amendment: Single Entry For Split Shipments
STATE DEPARTMENT IMPOSES ARMS CONTROL SANCTIONS AGAINST A NORTH KOREAN ENTITY
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY PUBLISHES FINAL REVISIONS TO MTCR
LOUISIANA INDIVIDUAL AND COMPANY TEMPORARILY DENIED EXPORT PRIVILEGES
THE USE OF ASTM STANDARDS IN CHINA – SURVEY RESULTS SHOW PROGRESS
PAKISTANI COMPANY ADDED TO STATE DEPARTMENT’S DEBARRED LIST
SENATE RATIFIES TAX TREATIES WITH U.K., AUSTRALIA AND MEXICO
AMENDMENTS TO VOLUNTARY NOTICE PROVISIONS OF THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
FDA IMPLEMENTS NEW FOOD IMPORT REQUIREMENTS
COAC RESPONDS TO CUSTOMS ADVANCE MANIFEST FILING REGULATIONS
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE DENIES EXPEDITED HARBOR MAINTENANCE TAX REFUNDS
IRAQ Accepts Oil-For-Food
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO TIGHTEN DEEMED EXPORT CONTROLS
PRESIDENT BUSH UNLIKELY TO LIFT STEEL TARIFFS DESPITE THREAT OF SANCTIONS FROM WTO
PRESIDENT BUSH PROPOSES FURTHER EXECUTIVE CONTROL OVER ARMS EXPORTS
UNITED STATES SIGNS TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
U.S. MAN ADDED TO COMMERCE DEPARTMENT’S DENIAL LIST FOR ATTEMPTING TO EXPORT SHOTGUN TO BOSNIA WITHOUT A LICENSE
TREASURY ISSUES FINAL RULE RELATING TO MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS AND TAKEOVERS BY FOREIGN PERSONS
EU EMERGENCY WOOD PACKING MATERIAL MEASURES
U.S.-U.K. INCOME TAX TREATY IMPLEMENTED ON MARCH 31, 2003
JAMES CHAN ON CHINA: HOW TO WRITE A PERFECT CHINESE ADDRESS
THAI CUSTOMS AGENCY SIGNS C-TPAT AGREEMENT
Chile Enacts Anti-Evasion Tax Reform Bill
U.S. BECOMES A MEMBER OF TRADEMARK TREATY – THE MADRID PROTOCOL
PROBLEMS FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEM
JAMES CHAN ON CHINA: SARS HAS CHANGED CHINA'S "FACE SAVING" CULTURE
MACEDONIA BECOMES FORMAL WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION MEMBER ON APRIL 4
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS APPROVE LEGISLATION TO LIFT ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION COLLECTED NEARLY $2.5 MILLION IN FINES IN 2002
CUSTOMS TO EXPAND ENFORCEMENT OF 24 HOUR RULE
U.S. AND CANADA SIGN MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING FOR NAFTA SHARING
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW TRADE INITIATIVE WITH CHINA
CUSTOMS DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN $329 MILLION IN COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING CASES
Maximum Penalty Handed Down To McDonnell Douglas
CENSUS REPORTS THAT LARGE COMPANIES ACCOUNT FOR 55% OF U.S. EXPORTS
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL PUBLISHES PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING INFORMATION ON CIVIL PENALTIES
COMMERCE AND TRADE REPRESENTATIVE GRANT MORE STEEL TARIFF EXCLUSIONS
ILLINOIS COMPANY TO PAY $65,000 FINE FOR VIOLATING EXPORT DENIAL ORDER
OFAC POSTS GUIDELINES FOR CUBAN APPLICATIONS
POST SEPT. 11 TIP LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST CONNECTICUT COMPANY FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS
TAXPAYERS WITH OFFSHORE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS MUST FILE TREASURY FORM BY JUNE 30 OR FACE SEVERE PENALTIES
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MANDATES NEW FOOD IMPORT MEASURES
PRESIDENT BUSH LIFTS IRAQ SANCTIONS
Customs Introduces New Compliance Assessment Program
NON-PROLIFERATION LIST: U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT’S BUREAU OF NON-PROLIFERATION
JAMES CHAN ON CHINA: DO’S AND DON’TS OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CHINA
RAYTHEON CORPORATION AGREES TO $25 MILLION FINE FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
BUSHNELL TO PAY $873,000 IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE ILLEGAL EXPORT OF NIGHT VISION PRODUCTS
NINETY ONE PERCENT OF LITHUANIAN VOTERS APPROVE EU MEMBERSHIP
UK TO ANNOUNCE DECISION ON EURO ON JUNE 9
TREASURY IMPLEMENTS COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT
TREASURY PUBLISHES CURRENT LIST OF COUNTRIES THAT MAY BE INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTTS
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHES PROPOSAL FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTORS
Surcharge for India and Pakistan Ports
Current Travel Warnings
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY ADDS NAMES TO UNVERIFIED LIST
CUSTOMS CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
MEXICAN TAX TREATY BENEFITS FOR U.S. LLCs
IRS RECEIVES STRONG RESPONSE TO OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE
UNITED NATIONS MAY VOTE THIS WEEK TO LIFT IRAQI SANCTIONS
EU GIVES UNITED STATES FALL DEADLINE TO REPEAL FOREIGN SALES CORPORATION LAW
HALLIBURTON TO BE INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OIL PRODUCTS IN IRAQ
UNITED NATIONS APPROVES LIFTING OF IRAQI SANCTIONS
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY ACCEPTING COMMENTS FOR EXPORTER BEST PRACTICES
CUBA Offers To Indemnify U.S. Firms
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE REPORT ON COUNTRIES THAT FAIL TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
NEW MAQUILADORA DECREE ISSUED IN MEXICO
Form BE-12: Information on the Five Year Filing of the Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
U.S.-BAHRAIN FTA NEGOTIATIONS WILL BEGIN SHORTLY
IMPOSITION OF NONPROLIFERATION MEASURES ON CHINESE ENTITY
ASSURING COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. TRANSFER PRICING RULES
LIST OF FOREIGN ENTITIES VIOLATING TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN RULES
NIGERIAN ADVANCE-FEE SCAMS CONTINUE; IRAQ SCAM NOW VERY POPULAR
Cayman Islands Signed Tax Agreement
U.S. MUST RESPOND TO WTO’S APPELLATE REPORT REGARDING THE BYRD AMENDMENT
ADDITIONAL PERSONS DESIGNATED AS SPECIALLY-DESIGNATED NATIONALS
COUNTRIES THAT DENY ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
IRAQI SANCTIONS UPDATE
INDIVIDUAL PORTS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING NO-LOAD ORDERS ON CARGO WITH INVALID DESCRIPTIONS
U.S.-CHILE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED IN MIAMI ON JUNE 6
FDA AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO STREAMLINE PRIOR NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD IMPORTS
PORT OF GÖTEBORG, SWEDEN IMPLEMENTED CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE ON MAY 21
APHIS PROPOSES NEW RULES FOR WOOD PACKING MATERIALS
OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF POLES VOTE TO JOIN EU
European Union Court Finds In Favor Of Levi's Jeans
UNITED KINGDOM REJECTS EURO BUT WILL VOTE AGAIN IN 2004
U.S. SUPREME COURT DENIES REVIEW OF REFUSAL TO AWARD PREJUDMENT INTEREST IN HARBOR MAINTENANCE TAX REFUND CASE
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS TAX-CUT BILL WITHOUT ELIMINATING TAX EXEMPTION FOR EXPATRIATES
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE RULES THAT POSTMARK DATE CONTROLS FOR PURPOSES OF FILING CUSTOMS CLAIMS
U.S. AND CHILE SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMS TO FOCUS ON SMALLER PORTS FOR CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE EXPANSION
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ADDS NEW PART 594
WTO GIVES U.S. UNTIL DECEMBER TO AMEND ANTI-DUMPING LAW
BENEFICIAL FOREIGN IINVESTMENT SCHEME APPROVED IN BELARUS
OFAC ADDS SUDANESE FIRMS TO SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
AUGUST 1 DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CHINA’S COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION MARK
EXPORTS TO FOREIGN AFFILIATES MAY REQUIRE COMMERCE LICENSE
BIS EXPORTER BEST PRACTICES AIMED AT PREVENTING TRANSSHIPMENTS
Export Administration Regulations Entity List Update
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE UNVERIFIED LIST
STATE DEPARTMENT EASES EXPORT RESTRICTIONS FOR PAKISTAN AND INDIA
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DUTY DRAWBACK AND DEFERRAL FOR UPCOMING FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY TO PUBLISH NEW EXPORT CONTROLS FOR IRAQ
NEW ADDITIONS TO STATE DEPARTMENT’S NON-PROLIFERATION LIST
CUSTOMS INVESTIGATES 18 U.S. FIRMS IN IRAN ARMS PROBE
PRESIDENT BUSH AND EUROPEAN UNION OPPOSE BUY AMERICAN ACT FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTS
CONGRESS PASSES BAN ON IMPORTS FROM MYANMAR
TWO U.S. CITIZENS CHARGED WITH EXPORTING MILITARY COMPONENTS TO CHINA
CONNECTICUT COMPANY PAYS $171,500 CIVIL PENALTY FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
ILLINOIS COMPANY AGREES TO PAY $8,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR ANTIBOYCOTT VIOLATIONS
CUSTOMS ISSUES REVISED ELECTRONIC CARGO MANIFEST NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
IMPOSITION OF NONPROLIFERATION MEASURES (SANCTIONS) AGAINST A CHINESE ENTITY
NEW COURT CASE EASES COMPENSATION BURDEN ON COMPANIES USING AGENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
CHINA NOW REQUIRES DUTY TO BE PAID ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ROYALTY RIGHTS
CUSTOMS POSTS AMENDED RULES OF ORIGIN FOR NAFTA IMPORTED GOODS
World Trade Organization Finally Admits China
U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES THAT A FALSE CLAIM OF CREATION NOT ACTIONABLE UNDER FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN SECTION
RUSSIA REVISES REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
President Bush Signs Clean Diamond Act
STATE DEPARTMENT ADDS JORDANIAN CITIZEN TO ITS NON-PROLIFERATION LIST
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CAN NOW BE OBTAINED ONLINE
CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE: UPDATE
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Update
SINGAPORE AND CHILE FTA’S APPROVED
TEXTILES OF ZAMBIA ARE DUTY FREE UNDER AGOA
JAPAN INCREASES IMPORT DUTY ON REFRIGERATED BEEF
DEPARTMENT OF STATE IDENTIFIES PARTICIPANTS ELIGIBLE FOR TRADE IN ROUGH DIAMONDS
CHINA JOINS CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
BOTH DDTC AND BIS EASE RESTRICTIONS ON RWANDA
CHANGES TO “BAD GUY” LISTS
PUTIN SIGNS NEW RUSSIAN CUSTOMS CODE
CAFTA PAPER ADDRESSES ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE REQUESTS ECONOMIC STUDY OF BAHRAIN
FED EX BEGINS SERVICE TO IRAQ
Taiwan Lifts Restrictions on Investments
PRESIDENT BUSH EXTENDS EMERGENCY EXPORT CONTROLS
BURMESE SANCTIONS UPDATE
NEW JERSEY FREIGHT FORWARDER PAYS $650,000 IN FINES FOR EXPORTS TO INDIA
PRESIDENT BUSH TO SIGN CHILE AND SINGAPORE FTAS IN SEPTEMBER
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WITHDRAWS PROPOSED ANTI-COUNTERFEITING RULE
TRADE COMMISSION STUDY ON THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INITIATED
ARMENIA JOINS WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
CUSTOMS ADOPTS FINAL RULE AS TO COMPLIANCE AMENDMENTS
CONGO-KINSHASA NOW REQURES ELECTRONIC TRACKING OF IMPORTS
CUSTOMS WITHDRAWS PROPOSED RULE ON MANIFEST CONFIDENTIALITY
CUSTOMS IMPROVES TIMES FOR RULINGS
SELLING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CHINA
SLOVAKIA APPROVES FLAT TAX RATE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS
COMMENT REQUESTS ON POTENTIAL BAHRAIN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
U.S. APPEALS COURT DENIES HMT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM FILING NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL ITAR SHIPMENTS
Transactional Fraud Increase For Exports to NIS Countries
CENSUS SUSPENDS NEW APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN AES POST-DEPARTURE FILING
EU AND SAUDI ARABIA ENTER BILATERAL TRADE ACCESS AGREEMENT
IRS INTRODUCES NEW COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN TAXPAYERS
GERMAN CITIZEN PLACED ON THE BIS DENIED PERSONS LIST FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
REDUCING THE RISKS OF CHINESE TAX AUDITS ON FOREIGN BUSINESSES
SOUTH KOREA BROADENS ELIGIBILITY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT TAX EXEMPTION
UNITED NATIONS VOTES TO LIFT SANCTIONS ON LIBYA
STATE DEPARTMENT RENEWS PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS AGAINST TULA DESIGN BUILDING OF RUSSIA
FOOD AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS TO BE ADDED TO “UNAVAILABLE” LIST FROM DOMESTIC SOURCES FOR FEDERAL ACQUISITIONS
U.S. CONGRESS PROPOSES BILL TO PRESSURE CHINA TO REVALUE CURRENCY TO FLOAT FREELY
CAMBODIA AND NEPAL JOIN THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
CHINESE ENTITY ADDED TO MISSILE PROLIFERATION LIST
PARTIAL LIFTING OF NONPROLIFERATION SANCTIONS FOR RUSSIAN ENTITY
MANDATORY AES FILING OF SHIPPERS EXPORT DECLARATION BY MID-2004
CHINA REPORT: THE RISE OF THE CHINA MARKET
CHINA REPORT: WHY DO BUSINESS IN CHINA?
VAT REFUNDS FOR TOURISTS TO TAIWAN
GENERAL INFORMATION ON PALLET EXPORT REGULATIONS
SEATTLE BASED FREIGHT FORWARDER SETTLES BIS CHARGES OF EXPORTING WITHOUT A LICENSE
Specially Designated Terrorists
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS AND U.S. TAX LIABILITY
REVISIONS TO OFAC’S CIVIL PENALTIES REGULATIONS
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAPPROVED SANCTIONS AGAINST SYRIA
HUGE REFORMS TO MAQUILADORA DECREE IN MEXICO
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: ADDITIONS TO DENIED PERSONS LIST
FDA FINALLY ISSUES BIOTERRORISM REGULATIONS
WISCONSIN AND TAIWAN COMPANIES SETTLE CHARGES OF UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EXPORTS
Cuba Embargo Update
CENSUS SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED AES OPTION 4
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AMENDS ITAR: AES
OFAC BANS ANOTHER ENTITY UNDER ITS WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRADE CONTROL REGULATIONS
CT-PAT PARTNERS NOW REQUIRING ALL OF THE VENDORS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAIN TO BE CT-PAT PARTNERS AS WELL
CRITICAL AES UPDATE FOR EXPORTERS OF U.S.M.L. ITEMS
CHINA OFFERS NEW TAX INCENTIVES FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
Carnet Software Now Available on CD-ROM
U.S. TAX TREATIES AND THE TREATMENT OF DIVIDENDS
U.S. SUPREME COURT REFUSES APPEAL OF INTEREST DENIAL ON HMT REFUNDS
THAILAND NEXT ON AGENDA FOR POSSIBLE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.
EU’S EXECUTIVE COMMISSION GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL TO ENTRY OF 10 COUNTRIES
EU GRANTS EXTENSION TO U.S. TO COMPLY WITH ETI DISPUTE
CZECH REPUBLIC AMENDS COMMERCIAL LAW
KAZAKHSTAN ADMITTED TO NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP
OFAC ADDS NAMES TO THE SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
BIS PROPOSAL TO EASE EXPORT CONTROLS FOR CERTAIN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
FDA ISSUES FINAL RULES FOR FACILITY REGISTRATION AND PRIOR NOTICE OF FOOD IMPORTS
Turkey Affirms Commitment Toward Global Economic Integration by Embracing Arbitration
MANDATORY AES FOR ALL EXPORTS
OFAC ADDS NAMES TO SDN LIST
REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER IMPORT CONTRACTS IS NEARLY ABOLISHED BY UZBEKISTAN
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS IN KAZAKHSTAN
MAKING CHINA WORK FOR YOU: PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR U.S. COMPANIES
World Trade Organization Approves Taiwan's Membership
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT APPROVES U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY PETITIONS TO RESTRICT CHINESE IMPORTS
CUBAN CIGARS
CHINA PLANS TO IMPOSE HIGHER TARIFFS ON SOME U.S. IMPORTS
U.S. DOC’S BIS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED SNAP RULE
NEW MEXICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
LUXEMBOURG COMPANY ADDED TO DENIED PARTIES LIST
STATE DEPARTMENT REMOVES ANGOLA FROM THE EMBARGO LIST AND MODIFIES IRAQ EMBARGO
NEW LABELING RULES FOR FOOD PRODUCTS
BIS PUBLISHES PENALTY GUIDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF EXPORT VIOLATIONS
GERMAN COMPANY ADDED TO DENIED PARTIES LIST FOR REEXPORTS TO IRAN
SEDS: ERRORS EQUAL FINES AND PENALTIES
STEEL TARIFFS NO MORE!
MARITIME TREATY SIGNED BY THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS
ANNUAL SURVEY OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: Amendment
DENIED PERSONS LIST: NAMES ADDED BY BIS
Exporting To Russia, Kazakhstan & other C.I.S. Countries
ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION OF CARGO INFORMATION: MANDATORY
STATE DEPARTMENT REMOVES ANGOLA FROM THE EMBARGO LIST AND MODIFIES IRAQ EMBARGO
IRS ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR NONRESIDENT ALIENS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FDA ISSUES GUIDANCE BOOKS FOR COMPLYING WITH NEW REGISTRATION AND PRIOR NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
ADVANCE CARGO MANIFEST FINAL RULE GOES INTO EFFECT JANUARY 5
SOUTH AFRICA JOINS CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
UPDATED HARMONIZED TARIFF TO BE PUBLISHED ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE DECEMBER 16
OFAC AMENDS IRAQI SANCTIONS REGULATIONS GENERAL LICENSE
FDA: NEW REGISTRATION AND PRIOR NOTICE REQUIREMENTS BY 12/12/2003!
BIS SETTLES WITH SUN MICROSYSTEMS OVER EXPORT VIOLATIONS
BIS SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING IMPACT OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION ON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
BIS SETTLES WITH MINNESOTA COMPANY FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
BIS PUBLISHES FINAL RULE REGARDING WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT PLENARY IMPLEMENTATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AMENDS ITAR
QUARTERLY IRS INTEREST RATES USED IN CALCULATING INTEREST ON OVERDUE ACCOUNTS AND REFUNDS ON CUSTOMS DUTIES
ANOTHER FOREIGN TAX CREDIT SCHEME FAILS
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY ADDS ENTITIES TO DENIED PERSONS LIST
GLAXOSMITHKLINE P.L.C. HIT WITH $5.2 BILLION IN TAX AND INTEREST
Filing Harbor Maintenance Refund Claims
U.S. DOT SIGNS MARITIME AGREEMENT WITH CHINA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY PUBLISHES LIST OF COUNTRIES REQUIRING PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTTS
UNITED KINGDOM TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN EXPORT CONTROLS
U.S. ADOPTS NEW PORT SECURITY REGULATIONS
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FINES SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. FOR 1997 VIOLATIONS OF EXPORT CONTROL LAWS
INDIA TO IMPLEMENT NEW CARGO CLEARING MEASURES
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY TO ELIMINATE BXA DOMAIN NAME
HONEYWELL SETTLES FOR $36,000 IN UNLAWFUL EXPORTS
IRAQI AND AFGHANISTAN FUNDS TRANSFERED FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
U.S. SANCTIONS UPDATE: SYRIA, LIBYA AND IRAN
“BUY-AMERICAN” LEGISLATION MAY POSSIBLY RE-EMERGE IN 2004
JANUARY UPDATES TO BIS DENIED PERSONS LIST AND OFAC'S SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
EUROPEAN UNION TO REQUEST PENALTY AGAINST TO REQUEST PENALTY AGAINST U.S. FOR ANTIDUMPING LAW
INDIAN TAX CUTS EXPECTED TO PROMOTE TECH INDUSTRY
Thailand And Bahrain Sign Trade Agreement
POSSIBLE GYROCHIP EXPORT REFORM AGREEMENT UPCOMING
BIS EXTENDS SNAP+ COMMENTARY PERIOD
INDIA ISSUES NEW ADVANCE MANIFEST RULES
GERMAN BUNDESRAT REJECTS TAX PROPOSALS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT ISSUES UPDATED BOYCOTT LIST
FOREIGN BANKS OFFER CREDIT CARDS TO CHINESE CONSUMERS
OPIC TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE UKRAINE
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSET CONTROLS UPDATES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
SOUTH KOREA PLACED ON PRIORITY WATCH LIST
SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES ENTER INTO FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON FREE TRADE
COMMERCE LIFTS SANCTIONS AGAINST UNITA
BIS AMENDS CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTIONS REGULATIONS TO ASSIST IN ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO MAINTAIN SANCTIONS AGAINST LIBYA
WORLD BANK STUDY ON MEXICO PROVIDES MIXED REVIEWS
BUSH ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES SPENDING INCREASE ON EXPORT CONTROLS
OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE RELEASES DRAFT TEXT OF THE U.S. - CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
COALITION TO PETITION WHITE HOUSE ON CHINA'S CURRENCY POLICY
WTO Concludes Negotiations With Vanuatu
KERRY ARTICULATES VIEWS ON U.S. TRADE POLICY
CHINA EXPERIENCES RECORD YEAR IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT
OUTSOURCING OF SERVICES DESTABILIZES U.S. TRADE POLICY
U.S. IMPLEMENTS CONTROVERSIAL HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
INDIA ISSUES RULING ON THE TAXATION OF NONRESIDENTS THAT OUTSOURCE TO BUSINESS PROCESSING UNITS
WEAPONS INSPECTORS FIND LINK BETWEEN IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND BLACK MARKET IN PAKISTAN
U.S. AND AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS REACH BROAD TRADE AGREEMENT
XIAMEN WINS APPROVAL TO BECOME A FREE PORT
LUFTHANSA PROJECTS INCREASE IN AIR CARGO MARKET
SOUTH KOREA TO UPGRADE DUTY-FREE ZONE
U.S. ENTERS INTO TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH YEMEN
INDIAN GOVERNMENT WORKING TO REDUCE VESSEL TARIFFS
HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL CALLS FOR VIGOROUS C-TPAT VALIDATION PROCESS
U.S. AND KUWAIT SIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
SHIPPERS PRESSURE CHINA AND HONG KONG AUTHORITIES TO IMPROVE LOGISTICS
EUROPEAN UNION HOLDS TRADE TALKS WITH 16 AFRICAN NATIONS
STATE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHES A POLICY OF DENIAL FOR EXPORT LICENSES TO CONGO
MIAMI COMPANY PUT ON EXPORT DENIAL LIST AND ASSESSED A $20,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
CUSTOMS RELEASES FINAL RULE ON CARGO SECURITY INITIATIVE
USA PATRIOT Anti-Terrorism Bill Signed Into Law
CUSTOMS TIPS FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION TO SEND U.S.-E.U. DISPUTE TO ARBITRATION
U.S. AND JAPAN SIGN NEW INCOME TAX TREATY
SHIPPERS WILL FACE LOSS OF INSURANCE FOR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING U.S. GOVERNMENT TARGETED PERSONS OR ENTITIES
MEXICO ISSUES FINAL AMENDMENTS TO ITS TAX LAW
TRADE SANCTIONS TO BE IMPOSED AGAINST US BY EU ON MARCH 1, 2004
PENALTY GUIDANCE IN THE SETTLEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT CASES: FINAL RULE IN EFFECT
FORMER PERUVIAN SPY FACES TRIAL FOR ARMS TRAFFICKING
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S BIS AMENDS DENIED PERSONS LIST
U.S. LIFTS LONG-STANDING TRAVEL BAN ON LIBYA
USTR TO CONDUCT FREE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THAILAND
BRAZIL AND FRANCE CALL FOR GLOBAL TAX ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND ARMS SALES
CDC ANNOUNCES IMPORT BAN ON BIRD SHIPMENTS FROM ASIA
EU MILITARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ENDORSES SELF-SUSTAINED DEFENSE FOR EUROPE
FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPLEMENTS INNOVATIVE SECURITY PROGRAM
FRENCH EXPORTS TO THE U.S. DECLINE IN 2003
ITC FINDS SIX COUNTRIES DUMPING SHRIMP AND PRAWNS INTO U.S.
JAPAN AND MEXICO HOLD FINAL ROUND OF FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS WILL HELP TURKEY GAIN EU MEMBERSHIP
Russian President Authorizes Sale of Land
TURKEY COULD WIN LUCRATIVE SERVICE CONTRACTS IN IRAQ
SOUTH KOREA UNVEILS A NEW TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
U.S. STATE AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENTS SEND DELEGATION TO DISCUSS EXPORT CONTROL ISSUES
FDA FINDS A SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM BIOTERRORISM RULES
BIS FINES MORE THAN $647,000 IN CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ROHM AND HAAS FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS UNDER SUCCESSOR LIABILITY THEORY
INDIA REDUCES CUSTOMS DUTIES ON STEEL PRODUCTS
TAIWAN BEGINS CONSTRUCTING COMBINATION AIR-CARGO FTZ
PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY FINED FOR EXPORT CONTROL VIOLATIONS
MALAYSIA IMPLEMENTS PORT SECURITY INITIATIVE
OFAC UPDATES SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY IMPOSES $13,000 PENALTY AND $15,000 PENALTY ON TWO SEPARATE COMPANIES FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
STATE DEPARTMENT UPDATES DEBARMENT LIST TO INCLUDE ISRAELI COMPANY
BIS PUBLISHES EAR CHANGES IMPLEMENTING RULES RELATED TO HUMAN AND ANIMAL PATHOGENS AND TOXINS
CHINESE GOVERNMENT APPROVES GROUNDBREAKING PROTECTIONS FOR PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DEFENDS U.S. FREE TRADE POLICY
EMCORE CORPORATION TO PAY $400,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR FAILING TO FILE SHIPPER’S EXPORT DECLARATIONS FOR ITEMS IT SERVICED
MEXICO’S CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS ARE REFORMED
JAPAN AND MEXICO MAKE STRIDES TOWARD FTA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S OFAC UPDATES SDN LIST
Arabs Blacklisted Western and Asian Countries Doing Business in Israel
GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA SUSPENDS SED REQUIREMENTS
US SIGNS BILATERAL, RECIPROCAL FTA WITH MOROCCO
US SIGNS INITIAL AGREEMENT WITH UAE
10 NATIONS DROPPED BY U.S. AS DUTY-FREE BENEFICIARIES
CHINA, KOREA AND EU ANNOUNCE PLANS TO ADOPT WOOD PACKAGING REGULATIONS
MANDATORY AES RULE TO BE PUBLISHED IN JUNE 2004
CHINA ISSUES UPDATED IMPORT/EXPORT LICENSING CATALOGS
DHS REQUESTS COMMENTARY ON ELIMINATING THE CAP ON MEXICAN PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS UNDER THE NAFTA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATING MONSANTO CORPORATION’S BUSINESS DEALINGS IN INDONESIA
DHS TO EXPAND CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
EU ANNOUNCES THAT ITS TEN NEW MEMBERS WILL BE BOUND TO THE WTO's GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
EU CONTINUES TO BAR U.S. POULTRY PRODUCTS
JAPANESE CITIZEN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN AND EXPORT LASER SIGHTS
LAW FIRM SUED OVER ADVICE ON TRADE WITH CUBA
OFAC UPDATES SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
STUDY REVEALS PROTECTIONISM'S COSTS TO AMERICAN CONSUMERS
TRANSPORT CANADA RECOMMENDS SAFETY AND SECURITY RULES
Bush Appeals WTO Ruling
U.S. AND PANAMA TO NEGOTIATE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
U.S. AND QATAR ENTER INTO TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU REQUESTS EXPORTERS NOT TO PROVIDE COPIES OF SED'S TO COSTA RICA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE UPDATES PROLIFERATORS LIST
SYRIA AND LIBYA CONTROLS UNDER REVIEW BY PRESIDENT BUSH
U.S. – COLOMBIA FREE TRADE TALKS SCHEDULED FOR MAY
The outlook of doing business in China after its accession to the World Trade Organization
BIS AMENDS EAR TO ADD NEW PATHOGENS AND TOXINS TO THE CCL
BIS ASSESSES FINES AGAINST OREGON COMPANY FOR EAR VIOLATIONS
BIS IMPLEMENTS USE OF ISO COUNTRY CODES
BRAZIL ANNOUNCES TAX INCENTIVES WILL PLAY MAJOR ROLE IN INDUSTRIAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT
CALIFORNIA COMPANY FINED $200,000 BY BIS FOR EAR VIOLATIONS
China Implements New Guidelines for Determining Patent Infringement
MERCOSUR AND ANDEAN NATIONS TO ESTABLISH FTA
USTR ANNOUNCES THAT SIERRA LEONE'S TEXTILE IMPORTS QUALIFY FOR AGOA BENEFITS
USTR CREATES TWO NEW OVERSIGHT OFFICES
VIETNAM IMPLEMENTS CHANGES TO ITS TAX SYSTEM
THAILAND IMPOSES NEW LIMITS ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES
NEW JERSEY COMPANY FINED $422,000 BY BIS FOR VIOLATING EAR
BRAZIL’S NEW WITHHOLDING TAXES ON SERVICE PAYMENTS
U.S. Warns Companies Against Exporting to Unverified Users
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DISMISSES EXECUTIVES IN CHINA
US COMPANY ASSISTS BIS IN STING OPERATION TO THWART PAKISTAN ENTITY FROM RECEIVING TRIGGERS FOR NUCLEAR BOMBS
US-JAPAN TAX TREATY WILL ENTER INTO FORCE
US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ADVISES OF SENATE’S RATIFICATION OF THE U.S.-SRI LANKA TAX TREATY
BELARUS: VAT TAX CALCULATION AND PAYMENT
DENMARK ENACTS EU DIRECTIVES REGARDING FOREIGN INVESTMENT
OFAC UPDATES SDN LIST
COMPANY IN MARYLAND AGREES TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS OF ANTI-BOYCOTT VIOLATIONS
VENEZUELA TAX UPDATE
Customs Testing Automated Filing System
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY AMENDS EAR TO AMEND PRECURSOR CHEMICALS LIST
POWER TEST & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA REMOVED FROM UNVERIFIED LIST
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL PARTIALLY LIFTS U.S.EMBARGO AGAINST LIBYA
AUSTRALIA AND THE U.S.TO SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ON MAY 18
CARGO PILOTS BEGIN CARRYING WEAPONS
USTR ANNOUNCES THAT PERU AND ECUADOR WILL JOIN COLUMBIA IN U.S. - ANDEAN FTA NEGOTIATIONS
MALAYSIAN WATERS DECLARED "PIRATE FREE" IN 2004
WHITE HOUSE EXTENDS TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SOME U.S. SANCTIONS ON IRAN
TREASURY DEPARTMENT LISTS COUNTRIES THAT MAY REQUIRE PARTICIPATION IN AN INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTT
FMC SEEKS COMMENTS ON CHINESE LICENSING PRACTICES
BIS NOTICE REMINDS EXPORTERS THAT ENTITIES ON UNVERIFIED LIST CONSTITUTE "RED FLAGS" FOR EXPORTERS
USTR ANNOUNCES ANNUAL "SPECIAL 301" REPORT
BIS REVISES EAR TO REFLECT CHANGES IN MTCR ANNEX
Italy Writes off Debt owed by 23 Countries
BIS REVISES IMPORT & EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON LIBYA
PRESIDENT BUSH IMPOSES ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON SYRIA
BIS PUBLISHES “GROUND RULES” FOR SETTLEMENTS OF EXPORT VIOLATIONS
TRADE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTRALIA SIGNED MAY 18
OFFICE OF U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE RELEASES LIST OF COUNTRIES WITHOUT ADEQUATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
STATE DEPARTMENT REMOVES SEVERAL ENTITIES FROM NONPROLIFERATION SANCTIONS LIST
AES TO BE DOWN FOR 78 HOURS FROM JUNE 5 TO JUNE 7 FOR REDESIGN
BIS PUBLISHES FINAL RULE REVISING ENTRIES CONTROLLED FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
LIBYA NOT COOPERATING FULLY WITH U.S. ANTITERRORISM EFFORTS
USTR ANNOUNCES THAT GSP BENEFITS END FOR SEVEN OF THE EU'S NEWLY ADMITTED COUNTRIES
FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT FILINGS WITH THE IRS DUE JUNE 30
MASSACHUSETTS COMPANY TO PAY $2,000 FOR EXPORTING WITHOUT A LICENSE
U.S. AND MALAYSIA ENTER INTO TIFA
SUNTEK MICROWAVE FINED $275,000 CIVIL PENALTY AND EXPORT PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED AS A RESULT OF EXPORT VIOLATIONS
$537 MILLION PORT SECURITY BILL AUTHORIZED IN COMMITTEE
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN UTILIZING INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION UNDER THE MADRID PROTOCOL
Japan & Singapore Reach Basic Accord on Free Trade Agreement
USTR ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TAIWAN
CPA ISSUES THREE ORDERS UPDATING IRAQ'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME
BIS UPDATES DENIED PERSONS LIST
U.S. ENTERS INTO TIFA WITH FIVE CENTRAL ASIAN NATIONS
VIETNAM TO IMPOSE TAX INCREASE ON FOREIGN CONTRACTORS
JAPAN DRAFTS PROPOSAL DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN NATION'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS REGIME
INDIA ISSUES CIRCULAR ON THE TAXATION OF OUTSOURCED BUSINESS ENTITIES
SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR APPEAL OF HMT PAYMENTS
GERMAN COMPANY PUT ON DENIED PARTY LIST FOR VIOLATIONS OF U.S. EXPORT LAWS
PASSENGER DATA AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN THE E.U. AND THE U.S.
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU TO DELAY MANDATORY USE OF AES
ILLINOIS COMPANY FINED BY BIS FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO CHINA
INDIA TO IMPLEMENT VALUE ADDED TAX REGIME
Fiata Air Waybill Neutralized
BUSH ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES INCREASED DUTIES ON CHINESE-MADE FURNITURE
INDONESIAN EMPLOYERS TO ENROLL FOREIGN EXPATRIATES IN NATIONWIDE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM
AUSTRALIA PLEDGES TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT OF TAX LAWS
ANDEAN COMMUNITY OF NATIONS INTRODUCES COMMON TAX SYSTEM
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROVES "JOBS ACT"
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY LIFTS SANCTIONS ON EXPORTS TO LIBYA
TECHNOLOGY ALERT LIST
HALLIBURTON BEING INVESTIGATED BY U.S. SECURITIES REGULATIONS FOR POTENTIAL ANTIBRIBERY LAW VIOLATION
DEADLINE FOR FILING BYRD AMENDMENT CLAIMS
CHANGES IN STANDARDS AND TESTING OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS INTO CHINA
BUSH ADMINISTRATION LIMITS TRAVEL, PACKAGES TO CUBA
EU THREATENS TO SUE SWEDEN OVER DRINKING ALCOHOL IMPORT BAN
US AND MEXICO SIGN AGREEMENT TO END DOUBLE TAXATION
US CONSIDERING WHETHER OR NOT IRAQ SHOULD BE DESIGNATED AS A BENEFICIARY DEVELOPING COUNTRY UNDER THE GSP
US AND EU REACH AGREEMENT REGARDING AIRLINE PASSENGER DATA
US AND OMAN SIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
New Wood Packing Requirements for Palletized Cargo Going to EU
CUSTOMS BORDER SECURITY AND TRADE AGENCIES AUTHORIZATION ACT APPROVED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF UNITED STATES REVISED
SUCCESSOR COMPANY FAILS TO COLLECT DISBURSEMENT UNDER BYRD AMENDMENT
U.S. GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS USAGE OF U.S. TERRITORIAL WATERS NEAR TO CUBA
MANDATORY AES SHOULD HELP PREVENT EXPORT VIOLATIONS
SEVEN INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED IN NEW JERSEY FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS MAY BE INVOLVED IN A SCHEME BY CHINESE ENTITIES TO ILLEGALLY EXPORT U.S. TECHNOLOGY
US COMPANY PAYS $355,000 FINE FOR UNLICENSED EXPORTS TO INDIA
FALSE STATEMENTS ON SED’S AND UNAUTHORIZED EXPORTS TO LIBYA AND SYRIA RESULT IN CONVICTION
FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT: 4 CASES OF BRIBERY PURSUED
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S BIS GRANTS NEW NATO MEMBERS SAME TREATMENT AS ALLIES
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY UPDATES UNVERIFIED LIST
CONGRESS STILL HAS NOT RESOLVED FSC/ETI ISSUE
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY AMENDS EXPORT LICENSING JURISDICTION FOR CERTAIN CHEMICALS AND ENERGETIC MATERIALS
GUIDELINES FOR UPDATING ADVANCE PRICING AGREEMENTS UPDATED
CUSTOMS ENFORCING ADVANCE ELECTRONIC MANIFEST DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Treasury List of International Boycotted Countries
OUSTED CHAIRPERSON OF OC SUES COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
CONGRESS APPROVES THE U.S. - MOROCCO FTA
WTO TO CONSIDER LIBYA'S CANDIDACY FOR ACCESSION
USTR ANNOUNCES THAT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WILL SIGN THE CAFTA
EXPORT TAX REPEAL LEGISLATION TO BE ADDRESSED IN SEPTEMBER
DEMOCRATS ENDORSE STRONG TRADE POLICY
MERCOSUR SUSPENDS FREE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE EU
CALIFORNIA COMPANY TO PAY $355,000 IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL FINES FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS
CENSUS ISSUES MEMO STATING THAT DISCLOSING SED INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES AGAINST LAW
CUSTOMS DEVELOPS THE ADVANCE TRADE DATA INITIATIVE
FIVE BROTHERS CONVICTED OF EXPORT VIOLATIONS IN TEXAS
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION INDICTED UNDER FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT
IRAQ EXPORT LICENSING NOW UNDER PURVIEW OF THE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
STATE DEPARTMENT REVISED CATEGORY XIV OF U.S. MUNITIONS LIST
FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROPOSES TAX CREDITS FOR SME's
WHITE HOUSE APPOINTS DOC MANUFACTURING CZAR
SOUTH & SOUTHEASTERN ASIAN NATIONS AGREE TO FORM FTA
Count-Down Begins to Mandatory AES Filing
JAPAN ANNOUNCES HUGE MERCHANDISE TRADE SURPLUSES IN 2004
CHINA LIBERALIZES RULES ON FOREIGN BANKS
U.S. AND CHINA ENTER INTO AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
WHITE HOUSE EXTENDS EXPORT CONTROL LEGISLATION
KERRY-EDWARDS CAMPAIGN CALLS FOR DOWNSIZING OF TRADE AGENCIES
OFAC REQUESTS COMMENTS ON SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN, LIBYA, AND SUDAN
BIS ADDS TWO ENTITIES TO THE DENIED PARTIES LIST
NEVADA RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY IN TAX FRAUD SCHEME
NEW PROTOCOL SIGNED IN THE U.S. - BARBADOS TAX TREATY
U.S. - SRI LANKA TAX TREATY GOES INTO EFFECT
OFAC AMENDS LIBYAN SANCTIONS
EX-IM BANK LOANS PROHIBITED TO U.S. COMPANIES THAT ESTABLISH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN TAX HAVENS
CSI NOW OPERATIONAL IN 25 PORTS WORLDWIDE
BSA STUDY REVEALS STAGGERING SOFTWARE PIRACY RATES IN EU
TDA PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROJECT IN AFGHANISTAN
CHINA'S G-7 CANDIDACY MAY HINGE ON RESTRUCTURING OF RENMINBI-U.S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE
STUDY HIGHLIGHTS PROBLEMS FACING U.S. - CANADA CROSS BORDER TRADE
NEW JERSEY COMPANY PAYS $51,000 PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS
NEW YORK COMPANY PAYS FINE FOR VIOLATING THE EAR
WTO ALLOWS EU AND OTHER COUNTRIES TO IMPOSE RETALIATORY TARIFFS AGAINST U.S. FOR BYRD AMENDMENT
Estonia's New VAT Act Subjects Import Services to Tax
COMMERCE CONTROL LIST ADDS NEW CATEGORY OF MILITARY GROUND VEHICLES
JAPAN AND MEXICO TO SIGN A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
EX-IM BANK TO COSPONSOR CONFERENCE ON FINANCING PROJECTS IN AFRICA
CHILE TO ENTER INTO FTA DISCUSSIONS WITH CHINA AND JAPAN
JAPAN ACKNOWLEDGES DIFFICULTY IN SCREENING YOUNG COWS FOR MAD COW DISEASE
CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN NAMED TO CHAIR CONFERENCE ON EXPORT TAX REPEAL LEGISLATION
INDIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW TRADE POLICY
NUSACC REPORT SAYS U.S. GOVERNMENT'S RESTRICTIVE VISA POLICIES RESULT IN $5 BILLION LOSSES ANNUALLY
CHINA INITIATES 17 NEW AD ACTIONS IN THE WTO IN 2004
MONTANA SENATOR ADVOCATES END TO CUBA TRAVEL BAN
U.S. TECHNOLOGY COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO BRIBING NIGERIAN OFFICIALS
U.S. DEMOCRATS CRITICIZE EXPORT DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH MEXICO
Nuclear And Missile Sanctions Lifted For India And Pakistan
U.S. FILING COMPLAINT WITH WTO OVER EU'S NON-UNIFORM CUSTOMS PROCEDURES
WTO APPROVES RETALIATORY DUTIES AGAINST U.S. DUE TO BYRD AMENDMENT
SINGAPORE AND THE EU TO BEGIN FREE TRADE TALKS
U.S. AND BAHRAIN SIGN A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
POSSIBLE NEGOTIATIONS TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOR A TRADE AGREEMENT
NON-ELECTRONIC SEALS TO BE REQUIRED ON MARINE CONTAINERS ENTERING U.S.
OFAC FORBIDS ATTORNEYS FROM COLLECTING FEES FROM CLIENTS ON SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST
BIS INCREASES FOCUS ON DEEMED EXPORT VIOLATIONS
INDIA LICENSING REVIEW POLICY REVISED BY BIS AND INDIAN COMPANY REMOVED FROM ENTITY LIST
EXPORT TAX BILL SIGNED BY CONGRESS
CHINESE COMPANY ADDED TO STATE DEPARTMENT’S DEBARMENT LIST
EUROPEAN UNION LIFTS SANCTIONS AGAINST LIBYA
MISSOURI FIRM AGREES TO PAY $220,000 CIVIL FINE FOR UNLICENSED RIFLE EXPORTS TO CANADA
GENERAL ELECTRIC TO PAY $32,000 FINE FOR SUCCESSOR LIABILITY EXPORT VIOLATIONS
QUOTA RESTRICTIONS TO BE PLACED ON SOCKS FROM CHINA
EUROPEAN UNION TO LIFT FSC PENALTIES AGAINST THE U.S.
FDA POSTPONES BIOTERRORISM ACT PRIOR NOTICE IMPLEMENTATION
U.S. Departments of State and Commerce End Dispute
EUROPEAN UNION PASSES LAW ALLOWING FOR A “EUROPEAN CORPORATION”
ASEAN AND CHINA AGREE TO REMOVE TARIFFS ON MERCHANDISE GOODS BY 2010
TWO CHINESE INDIVIDUALS FINED $22,000 FOR EXPORTS OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS TO CHINA
US Request Trade Liberalization for Services
CHINESE BAN ON U.S. POULTRY IMPORTS CONTINUES
NVOS WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER CONFIDENTIAL CONTRACTS
MANDATORY AES BEGINS IN MARCH 2005 – SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
CUSTOMS IMPLEMENTING ADVANCED TRUCK MANIFESTS UNDER AECI RULES
URUGUAY CONCLUDES A BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATY WITH U.S.
U.S. TO NEGOTIATE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND OMAN
U.S. IMPORT QUOTAS ON TEXTILES AND CLOTHING ENDING ON DECEMBER 31
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION APPROVES EU SANCTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
ALLENTOWN, PA COMPANY ADMITS SALES TO IRAN
U.S. Senate Approves Free Trade Agreement with Jordan
BIS UPDATES DENIED PERSONS LIST
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT UPDATES FOR THE UNITED STATES
EUROPEAN UNION TARIFFS FOCUS ON TEXTILES, CORN AND HEAVY MACHINERY
FLAW DISCOVERED IN STATE DEPARTMENT LICENSING PROCESS
SUCCESSOR COMPANY TO PAY $35,000 FINE FOR EXPORT VIOLATIONS FOR ACQUIRED COMPANY
NEW REQUIREMENT FOR BIS EXPORT VIOLATION SETTLEMENTS: INTERNAL AUDITS
BIS ISSUES INTERIM RULING FOR LICENSEES
CHINA UNDERTAKES EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT OF TRANSFER PRICING REGULATIONS
SENATE PASSES MISCELLANEOUS TRADE BILL
CBP FINANCE CENTER ANNOUNCES DUTY REFUNDS MAY BE CREDITED DIRECTLY TO IMPORTERS ACH ACCOUNTS
STATE DEPARTMENT PASSES HEFTY INCREASE IN REGISTRATION FEE
MEXICO’S PROSEC DECREE AMENDED TO REDUCE IMPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ISSUES SUSPENSION OF ALL EXPORT LICENSES TO COTE D'IVOIRE
FMC TO ACCEPT REGISTRATION FOR NVOCC SERVICE ARRANGMENTS
BIS REVISES U.S. ENCRYPTION EXPORT CONTROL POLICY
CALIFORNIA COMPANY TO PAY $60,000 FINE AND LOSE EXPORT PRIVILIGES FOR VIOLATING THE EAR
TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO FACE MAJOR CHANGES AFTER LIFTINGOF WTO QUOTAS
NEW C-TPAT DRAFT OF PROPOSED STANDARDS ISSUED BY CBP
New Executive Order Issued Targeting Terrorists
EGYPT AND ISRAEL SIGN A PARTIAL FREE TRADE DEAL WITH THE U.S.
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES EFFORTS TO CURB INFLATION
EC ANNOUNCES THAT SANCTIONS MAY BE REINTRODUCED AS A RESULT OF A PROVISION CONTAINED IN JOBS CREATION ACT
USTR TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR UPCOMING FTA NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE UAE AND OMAN
MERCOSUR AND ANDEAN COUNTRIES SIGN FTA
RUSSIAN MINISTRY OF TAXES AND LEVIES ANNOUNCES THAT FOREIGN LEGAL ENTITIES MUST RE-REGISTER BY END OF 2004
USCIS ANNOUNCES H-1B VISA CAP FILLED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
CHINA'S MINISTRY OF FINANCE ANNOUNCES IMPOSITION OF EXPORT TAX ON CERTAIN METALS
NUMEROUS PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT TO TAKE EFFECT IN 2005
WISCONSIN COMPANY FINED FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO IRAN
FIJITSU NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS CITED BY BIS FOR DEEMED EXPORT VIOLATIONS
TWO IRANIANS ARRESTED ABROAD FOR ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS
BIS FINES FIVE U.S. COMPANIES FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN INDIA ON THE ENTITIES LIST
STATE DEPARTMENT IMPOSES $20 MILLION PENALTY AGAINST GENERAL MOTORS AND GENERAL DYNAMICS FOR ITAR VIOLATIONS
NY MAN FINED $25,000 FOR EXPORTING AIRCRAFT PARTS TO ISRAEL WITHOUT DOS EXPORT LICENSE
CHINA AGREES TO EXPORT TARIFFS ON LOW COST GARMENTS
OIL COMPANIES IN UNITED STATES SEEK TO RETURN TO LIBYA
PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS IMPOSED AGAINST NINE ENTITIES UNDER IRAN NONPROLIFERATION ACT
AFL-CIO PUBLISHES “OFFSHORING LIST”
AMBASSADOR ZOELLICK TO LEAVE USTR AND JOIN STATE DEPARTMENT
Change to User Fees Charged for Agricultural Quarantine & Inspection Services
SHORT TERM AGREEMENT REACHED ON THERMAL IMAGING DEVICES BY WASSENAAR MEMBERS
To Ease Sanctions Against India and Pakistan
ASCE PROVIDES NEAR FAILING REPORT FOR NATION'S INLAND WATERWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
French Ban on British Beef is Illegal Judge Rules
Vietnam Establishes New Customs Law
U.S. Expands Duty Free Status to 11 Indonesian Products
NAFTA Program Suspended
WTO Approves Taiwan's Admission
National Institute Of Standards And Technology: Export Alerts By Country
WTO Concludes Negotiations with China
China And Mexico Wrap Up WTO Agreement
Merchandise Fee Remains in Patients' Bill
Brazil Makes Bonded Warehouses More Accessible
U.S. SIGNS REVISED KYOTO CONVENTION
U.S–BAHRAIN FTA APPROVED BY THE U.S. SENATE
TEXAS PARTNERSHIP FINED $50,000 FOR ATTEMPTED EXPORT TRANSACTION TO IRAN
CONGRESS REPEALS BYRD AMENDMENT
DUTCH BANK PAYS $80 MILLION IN FINES FOR VIOLATING U.S. MONEY-LAUNDERING LAWS
KENTUCKY MAN TO FACE IMPRISONMENT FOR VIOLATING IRANIAN TRADE EMBARGO
LOS ANGELES–LONG BEACH 2005 PEAK SEASON PORT TRAFFIC INCREASES OVER 2004 LEVELS
NEW BIS LICENSE EXEMPTION NOT YET AVAILABLE ON AES
CBP SEIZES $11.4 MILLION IN COUNTERFEIT HANDBAGS AND APPAREL
BURUNDI DESIGNATED A BENEFICIARY COUNTRY UNDER AGOA
WHITE HOUSE WILL NOT IMPOSE QUOTAS OR VARIABLE DUTY INCREASES ON IMPORTED STEEL FROM CHINA
Mexico Introduces 25% Tariff on Steel Imports
SENATE PROPOSES MARITIME CARGO SECURITY LEGISLATION
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH BAHRAIN
PORT OF LISBON TO PARTICIPATE IN CONTAINER SECURITY INITIATIVE
OKLAHOMA COMPANY ENTERS GUILTY PLEA FOR CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE THE IRANIAN TRANSACTIONS REGULATIONS
OFAC UPDATES SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS AND BLOCKED PERSONS LIST
NINE FOREIGN COMPANIES SANCTIONED BY U.S. FOR DEALINGS WITH IRAN
IRS ISSUES REGULATIONS ADDING CERTAIN FOREIGN BUSINESS ENTITIES TO LIST OF PER SE CORPORATIONS
COLORADO COMPANY FINED BY BIS FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO IRAN
CHINA IMPLEMENTS WOOD PACKAGING RULES
CBP CREATES NON-PORTAL ACCOUNTS FOR IMPORTERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT
CBP EXTENDS WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE
CBP'S NEW ONLINE SYSTEM ALLOWS IPR HOLDERS TO FILE INITIAL RECORDATION APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY
CHILE TO SEEK MORE FTAs AND CLOSER TRADE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASIAN COUNTRIES
DHS DETERMINES THAT INDONESIAN AIRPORT UNSAFE FOR TRAVELLERS
ICE'S WEBSITE ALLOWS IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS TO REPORT IPR VIOLATIONS ELECTRONICALLY
TACA Maintains BAF at Current Levels
INDIA TO CONDUCT TAX AUDITS OF MNCs
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ISSUING PREFERENTIAL CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
STING OPERATION NETS CALIFORNIA RESIDENT ATTEMPTING TO EXPORT MILITARY JET PARTS TO CHINA
WISCONSIN RESIDENT SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS TO CHINA
President Bush Continues Emergency Export Controls
U.S. Commission Lists Nations as Oppressors of Religion
African Growth and Opportunity Act
Business Visas
Federal Maritime Commission Issues New Regulations Requiring ADR
U.S. Treasury Increases Enforcement of Cuba Boycott
Malaysia Airport Backs Down on Threats To Forwarders
WTO Finalizes Report On U.S. ETI System
IRS Revenue Ruling Overturns Previous Ruling on U.S.-Owned Mexican Subsidiaries
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French Finance Ministry Introduces Online Customs Service
U.S. Reduces Tariff on Goods Imported from India
Havana Club Dispute
Chile to Reduce Individual Income Tax and Increase Corporate
U.S. and Russia Sign Sea Transport Agreement
Asian Shippers Group Agree to Charges
EU Lessens Trade Threats Againt The United States
U.S. and U.K. Sign Income and Capital Gains Tax Treaty
Ukraine's GSP Status Suspended over Media Piracy
Peru Lowers Tariffs
USTR's 2001 Priority Watch List
Brazil Changes Tax Policy For CFC's And Affiliates
The United Kingdom and Jordan Sign Income Tax Treaty
Senate Passes Bill Extending Iran-Libya Sanctions Act
2001 WTD 140-39 U.S. IRS Issues Final Regulations on Foreign Trusts with U.S. Beneficiaries
2001 WRD 140-40 IRS Issues Final Regulations on Gain Recognition Rules for Transfers to Foreign Trusts
Canada and Mexico have Different Rules when it comes to U.S.
European Union Approves Vat On U.S. Digital Products
Romania Enacts New Investments Law
Airlines: No Cargo from "Unknown Shippers"
International Transport Workers' Federation Condemns Liberia Registry
Russia Revises Currency Control Law
Uruguay Raises Import Tariffs
APHIS Amends Regulations on SWPM Exported from U.S. to China
EU and Others Challenge Byrd Amendment
Pakistan Offers Incentives to Boost Shipping and Investment
Latvia Approves VAT
IRS Launches Website on Tax Scams and Fraud
ITAR Amended to Include Sweden
Poland Establishes New Rules on VAT Refunds
Bush Lifts Trade Sanctions
New Time Limitation Imposed For Requesting Harbor Maintenance Tax Refunds
U.S. Signs Trade Agreement with Poland
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (2001) Change Record 13th Edition
U.S. Treasury Announces Dates of U.S. & Slovenia Income Tax Treaty
MPF Will Remain in Patients' Bill
WTO Ruling Has Bush in Bind
Transparency International Releases Bribe Payers Index
EGL Contract Challenged by Lawmaker
New FATF Blacklist Released
UPS Tax Verdict Overturned
U.S. Apparent Loser in ETI Dispute
U.S. Goods Trade: Imports & Exports by Related Parties: 2000
Thailand's Withholding Tax Base Expanded
Free Trade Zone Accord signed by Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and Libya
Iran Aide: U.S. Contemplating Easing of Problems
New Customs Charges in Pakistan Port
Supreme Court Rules Customs Not Owed Deference
United Nations Changes Iraqi Sanctions
India Withdraws Restrictions on 300 Imports
China Welcomes Trade Relations with U.S.
Bush to Request Trade Extension for China
Saudi Arabia Slashed Customs Tariffs on Imported Goods
Warning: Business Advisory for Indonesia Web-Based Commercial Transactions
2001 WTD 98-17 PE Implications When Furnishing Consulting Services Under OECD And U.N. Model Treaties
26 CFR 601.105: Examination Of Tax Returns And Refund Claims; Determination Of Correct Tax Liability
Kuwait Law Decree No. 8 On Organization Of Direct Investement Of Foreign Capital
Japan and Singapore To Sign Free-Trade Agreement
Amendments to U.S. Customs Mitigation Guidelines Pertaining to Claims Arising From Foreign Trade Zone Violations
United States Tightens Security Of Sea Cargo
FMC Clears Carriers in SED Fee Probe
Panama and Central America sign Free-Trade Accord
OECD Determined to Launch WTO Talks This Year
Norwegian Court Rules Swedish Company Subject to Tax as PE
Chile's Tax Outlook Changes Considerably
Argentina's Economy Minister Predicts Various Tax Law Changes
The Maritime Administration Revises Cargo-Preference Policy
Chile's Tax Outlook: Major Tax Reform
Brazil Clarifies Transfer Pricing Regulations
Vietnam Changes Income Tax Rules
Brazil's Revenue Department Rules On Remittances To Low-Tax Jurisdictions
Serbia Enacts Long Awaited Tax Reforms
China Joins Bangkok Agreement
Trade-Americas: Excluded From FTAA, Cuba Denounces Pact
Important Facts about the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
EU should be Vigilant to American Free Trade Zone
Crowley Begins Services to Cuba
Chinese Tax Official Charges Foreign-Funded Firms with Tax Evasion
EU and U.S. Settle Dispute Over Bananas
Senate Approves Trade Bill
China Terminates Sales Tax Break For Foreign Companies
Wassenaar Arrangement Amends Commerce Control List
Export Administration Regulations Amended
FTAA Aiming for Accord in 2005
Crowley Gets OK to Begin Scheduled Cuba Service
Customs Declares Accept/Reject Policy on Entry Summaries
Vietnam Announces New Regulations for Foreign-Owned Companies and Branches
India Eliminates Import Barriers
Vietnam Tax Update
Venezuela Establishes Profit Margins for Transfer Pricing Purposes
New BISNIS Program
April 1st Deadline for Use of New SED Form
Brazil Ratifies New Tax Laws
Customs Issues New Rule for Imported Food and Drugs
New Procedure for HMT Refunds
Russia's Sale Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
U.S. Customs Makes Changes in Reconciliation Program
TR Names Ukraine as a Priority Foreign Country Under Special 301
U.S. Small Business Administration Creates New Loan Program Called Export Express
E-Filing for SEDs
Winwood Pushes Customs' Projects Forward
Filing Deadline Quickly Approaching For U.S. Persons With Interests In Foreign Bank And Financial Accounts
New Trade Representative Calls For U.S. To Expand Network Of Free Trade Agreements
EU Prepares Temporary Emergency Measure On Coniferous Wood Packing Material
Harbor Tax For FTZs Upheld By Court
Australia Introduces New Measures On Handling LCL Cargo
Bar Coding Mandatory On Indian Exports
China Uses Capital Punishment In Tax Evasion Cases
Poland Replaces Its Commercial Code
BXA Amends Yugoslavia Sanction Regulations
Budget Provides For Customs Automation
No Interest On HMT Refunds
BIS Tightening End-User Checks
Suspension Of Munitions Exports To Zimbabwe
Japan Amends Its Electrical Appliance And Material Safety Law
Census Proposes Electronic Format For Monthly Filing By Importers
Oman Amends Tax Code
HK Amends Laws To Permit Electronic Processing
Electronic Signatures Model Law To Be Adopted By UN
IRS Releases Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Form
OECD Updates Latest Developments On E-Commerce Taxation
Lower Threshold Established For Reasonable Care
OECD Technical Advisory Group Issues Final Report On E-Commerce Taxation
Bigger Penalties In Store For Export Control Violations Under The Export Administration Act Of 2001
Nigerian Fee Scam Update
Kazakhstan Amends Tax Code
Customs Amends Reconciliation Process
Product Liability Introduced In Romania
EU Requirements for Heat Treatment of Solid Wood Packing Materials
India's Import Labeling Requirements
NAFTA Partners Accelerate Removal Of Tariffs
U.S. And Hungary Plan For New Income Tax Treaty
Clinton Lifts Trade & Financial Sanctions on Yugoslavia
OPIC Opens For Business In Mexico
Hungary, Poland & the Czech Republic Continue to Strive for EU Membership
UN Security Council Okays Revised Iraqi Sanctions
China Reduces Import Tariffs But Changes Tariff Base
Dollarization Becomes More Popular in Latin America
Export License Applications Remain Confidential
IRS Conducts Survey of Transfer Pricing Documentation
Exporting Fast Computers Becomes Easier
IRS Issues Final Regs on Euro Converstion
Automated Export Information Sheet System
Chile Reduces Import Tariff Rate
Import Tariffs on ASEAN Goods are Abolished by Singapore
European Union Seeks World Trade Organization Ruling On U.S. Steel Duties
U.S. Companies Urge Commerce To Lift Ban On Reexports To Libya
Mexico Enters Into Trade Agreement with Central American Countries
Slovakia Amends Income Tax Code
Import Duty Changes For Mexican Maquiladoras
Russia Clarifies Its VAT Rules
Additional End-User Lists To Be Checked By Exporters
Broker Loses License Under Section 1641
Clouded By Amendment, ACE Funding Passes House
Cuba Travel Provision
Customs Rules-Destroyed Continuous Bonds
Trade Promotion Authority On Its Way To Being Approved
Faxed POA's now qualify as “original records”
Guidelines for the Cancellation of Certain Claims for Liquidated Damages
Individuals Claiming to Represent Kuwaiti Government Scam U.S. Companies
NTR For Vietnam Continues Following Annual Vote
NVOCCs Get AMS Filing
Trade Bill Arrives
Treasury Department Issues List of Countries Requiring International Boycott
User Fees Could Pay for Port Security
WTO Panel Rules Against Byrd Amendment
House Contemplates Mandatory AES
Continuing Failure Of IP Protection In Foreign Countries
U.S. and France Agree to Taxation of French Social Security
EU Sanctions Could Strangle Recovery In The Container Market
FMC Collects $764,000 In Penalties
IRS And Transfer Pricing
United States And Canada Approve Border Trade Plan
Establishment Of A European Company Statute
Related Party Transaction Reporting Now Required In Mexico
China Introduces E-Port
WTO Seeks To Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers On High-Tech Imports
U.S. Treasury Releases Study On Sub-Part F
Croatia Now A WTO Member
China To Reduce Import & Export Restrictions Encountered By Private Companies
Exporters Receive Direction From Customs For Increased HMT Refunds
China to Implement Proposed Maritime Regulations
United States Customs Service Will Begin ACE Trials
South Korea And North Korea Agree To Avoid Double Taxation Of Income
Nations Protest New U.S. Anti-Dumping Provision
U.S. & Luxembourg New Tax Treaty
U.S. Exports Potentially Subject To EU Sanctions
Additional Import Duty Reductions Granted To Selected African Countries Under Africa Trade
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Talks Continue With Singapore & Chile
Russia Anxious To Secure WTO Membership
New Import Duties For Russian Imports
China Reforming Tax System
United States Trade Representative Releases Trade Barriers Report
Switzerland Interested In EU Membership
Ireland Enacts Revisions To Copyright Law
China Commits To Increased Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
Cuba To Cut Phone Service With U.S.
Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act Passed
Sanctions On Serbia To Be Lifted
EU Approves Internet Law
U.S. & Chile Discuss Trade Pact
Indian Customs To Be Fully Automated By April 2001
El Salvador Plans To Adopt The Dollar
United States Signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement With The British Virgin Islands
Europe Rejects FSC Replacement Legislation
Chile And EU Prepare To Negotiate Free Trade Area
Clinton Signs Reauthorization Of Export Administration Act
Court Of International Trade Rejects Customs Interpretation Of "Substantial Transformation"
Mexico And European Free Trade Association Conclude Negotiations
Sanctions On Myanmar For Labor Violations
Mexico Publishes Import Procedures
OECD Countries Will Not Finance Bribery-Tainted International Transactions
World Bank Investment Arm Signs Pact With China
FSC Regime Replacement Enacted
United States Signs Six Agreements With Uzbekistan Including EX-IM Guarantee
European Union Under Fire In WTO
Singapore To Exempt Shrink-Wrap Software From Withholding Tax
New Zealand Revenue Department Issues Transfer Pricing Guidelines
Patent Information On The Web
Geneva Negotiators Focus On Completing China's Accession To The WTO
Mexico Clinches Free-Trade Deal With EFTA
Italy Issues New Tax Rulings For Resident And Non-Resident Taxpayers
African Leaders Launch Free Trade Zone
WTO Rules Have Priority Over Chinese Laws In Court
Commerce Fines NY Customs Broker For Trade Violation
United States Imposes Canadian Lumber Tariffs
Hong Kong Amends Tax Code Treatment Of Outbound Royalty Payments
Mexico Finalizes Sectoral Promotion Program
New SED Form
Canadian Mini-Budget Tax Relief: More And Faster Than Promised
Encryption Rules Made Easier
October 23, 2000 Bilateral Investment Treaties
Sanctions On Serbia Lifted
Senate Passes AG Bill
Carriers To Introduce Bill Of Lading Fees
Eritrea To Receive GSP Benefits
United States Department Of Commerce Renames BXA
U.S. Lifts Oil Embargo And Flight Ban On Yugoslavia
Oman To Become 139th WTO Member
U.S. To Implement Data Privacy Pact With EU
U.S., Canada Prepare High-Tech Border-Crossing Program
ASEAN To Eliminate Tariffs On Information Technology Products By 2010
House Approves Bill To Increase Penalties For Export Control Violations
BXA Revises CCL
Countries Requiring Cooperation With An International Boycott
Effort To Ease Cuba Boycott Advances
Importers Under Attack
United States Customs Service Issues New Compliance Publication Regarding Fines, Penalties And Liquidated Damages
Vietnam: New Changes To The Prior Industrial Property Legislation
Mexico's Sectoral Promotion Program And Its Impact On The Maquiladora Changes Scheduled To Take Effect On 1 November 2000
China's Customs Service Moves To Electronic Processing
Commerce Department Launches New MyExports.Com Exporter Referral Program
Russia And Lithuania Join ATA Carnet System
New Importer Audit Rules
Europe Delays Its Sanctions Against U.S. Over Foreign Sales Corporations (FSC's)
Danish Voters Say No To Euro
Europe Proposes To Tax Web-Based Software Sales
Brazil's New Regulation Removes U.S. From List
Treasury Publishes List Of International Boycott Countries
Saudi Arabia Introduces Foreign Capital Investment Regulations And Changes In Tax Law
Customs Raises Fees To Clear Cargo At 36 Airports
FAA & UK Promote Compliance On International Dangerous Goods
Senate Approves Final China Trade Bill
Government Asks Supreme Court To Review HMT Refunds
House Passes Bill To Replace FSC Tax Exclusion Law
Puerto Rico Shippers Are Warned
Customs Issues Draft Directive Outlining Post Entry Amendment Policy
President Extends GSP Benefits To Nigeria
Ecuador: Moving To US Dollar
State Department Announces Debarment Of 9 Companies
Albania Joins The World Trade Organization
Aphis Increases Import/Export User Fees
EU Changes The EC Regulations
Russia Adopts New, Confusing Tax Registration Requirements For Foreign Legal Entities
France Joins Wave Of Plans For Big Tax Cuts
Europe Plays Catch-Up With Tax Cuts
Customs To Shift Specialists
Latvia Makes Changes To Legal System
Lithuania Amends Laws
Census Report Recommends Mandatory Filing of all SEDs through AES
Roundtable On Russian Standards And Certifications
Free Trade Pact Concluded In Africa
Ways & Means Okays Replacement For FSC Bill
Administration Raises Computer Control Level
Customs Issues Rule on Imports of Forced or Indentured Child Labor
Britain Recognizes Electronic Signatures as Legally Binding
Brazilian Local Law Prevails Over Tax Treaty on Transfer Pricing
Is the End Near for Russian Tax Reform?
House Makes Deal on Easing of Cuban Embargo
OECD Revises Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The New European Commission's Regulation
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