All importers and exporters need to assign a statistical reporting number (harmonized tariff modified to reporting requirements of an overseeing agency) to their goods. In the case of imports, it…
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DOJ amended guidelines to executive agencies not to withhold information strictly for procedural reasons. This applies to CBP. The goal appears to be both accelerate administrative efficiency and narrow number…
The CBP decision in HQ H007677 regarding blowout preventers (BOP) is another example to the oilfield industry that customary practices of using “blanket” HTS for all of its products, such…
I highly reccomend to review news posted by Douglas N. Jacobson. Yersterday, Mr. Jacobson recited Census Bureau memorandum called FTR Letter No. 3. Several issues worth noting and for some…
The emergency stay request, CPSC opinion letters, and finally SDNY court ruling point to the sign that the American plastic toy industry is really caught off guard. Additionally, the record…
One of the puzzling situations that are not explicitly answered by the Commerce Control List (CCL), or other part of the EAR, are the software/hardware bundles commonly exported overseas. Looking…
The WTO has launched a new database on regional trade agreements. Its’ utility is questionable and subject to time test. However, one may find it useful in preliminary planning. It…
After attending lectures, discussions with logistics managers, as well as importers, I got a sense of big confusion that is occurring in the trade community regarding their responsibilities and regulations…
For the purposes of 15 CFR 740.15, do offshore oil drilling rigs / platforms qualify as Vessels? Offshore drilling rigs and platforms do not constitute “vessels” for the purposes of…
This inquiry concerns control 2B999.g of the Commerce Control List. Specifically, the list provides for 304 and 316 stainless steel valves, piping, tanks and vessels. One possible interpretation of the…