The World Trade Organization has posted its World Trade Report 2008: Trade in a Globalized World. It is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade,…
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Below are useful questions when assessing Schedule B and ECCN determination. While most of them would belong under EAR99, a small minority may be subject to stricter BIS controls. Schedule…
The application for further review has been incorporated into the latest version of the protest form (CBP 19) Section V. The criteria for review is set forth under 19 CFR…
Cameras are listed on BIS Commerce Control List under categories 6 and 8. A lot of details that may not be covered even on the Data Sheet of an equipment.…
The EU tariff website has an HTS look up feature for chemicals and metals based on CAS#. Some CBP employees use this as a source for additional guidance (to six…
Common mistakes / misunderstandings The 180 day period is counted without regard to Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Day 1 is the day after liquidation. If the last day for filing…
· Denied Persons List: The BIS publishes the names of individuals and entities that have been found to have violated the U.S. export laws and regulations, and that have been…
It is illegal for a U.S. person to support an unsanctioned foreign boycott by: Agreements to refuse or actual refusal to do business with countries that are the subject of…
A carnet or ATA Carnet is an international customs document issued by 70 countries that participate in the carnet program. It is presented when entering a Carnet country with merchandise…
Wilton Industries Inc., v. United States case caused a great deal of excitement in the import and legal communities. After all, provided that certain criteria are met, utilitarian articles were…