Oh we are not exporting, just shipping to Canada
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Oh we are not exporting, just shipping to Canada

As an business involved in international trade training, we have spent many years educating companies about their exporting activities. The more time we spend with clients, the more we realize that it is not just the obvious physical exporters of goods who need to be concerned about compliance. It is also those that are involved…

Creating a Trade Compliance Culture in Your Organization

Creating a Trade Compliance Culture in Your Organization

Trade compliance culture refers to a general awareness of best practices for complying with international trade regulations within an organization and what can possibly go wrong in the event of non-compliance. Today’s global business environment has become more complex for organizations to navigate, and violation of international business regulations may result in criminal or administrative…

U.S. Department of State Debars 10 Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act
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U.S. Department of State Debars 10 Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act

Media note from the U.S. Department of State On August 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of State published a Federal Register notice of ten persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.).  This action, pursuant to section 127.7(b) of the International…

Updates to Harmonized Tariff Schedule of The United States
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Updates to Harmonized Tariff Schedule of The United States

Last year the World Customs Organization (WCO) released 2022 Harmonized Systems Updates. The updates mark the most significant changes in the HTS in over five years. US Importers need to prepare for implementing the new schedule that will go into effect on January 27, 2022.   On December 23, the Presidential Proclamation modification of the Harmonized…

Trade Customs Rulings & Decisions – The iHome SmartPlugs
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Trade Customs Rulings & Decisions – The iHome SmartPlugs

Maybe you already have one. Or ten. Perhaps you command them with a steady voice – “Alexa?” “Hey, Google!” – or you could be old school and just reach out and actually turn something on or off by hand. Whichever is your style, smart plugs and bulbs have invaded our homes, and they won’t be going away.   iHome SmartPlugs plug into an…

WE WANT SOME COOKIES TOO!
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WE WANT SOME COOKIES TOO!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587749463248{border-radius: 2px !important;}”] Women in trade | S1: Episode 8 We discovered a new podcast featuring women who work in international trade.  The podcast is only a few episodes into its first season but they have hit the ground running with a lineup of amazing and influential ladies in trade compliance.   The podcast,…