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JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.

6165 Barfield Road
Atlanta GA, 30328
United States
Tel: +1 (770)688-1206
Fax: +1 (770)688-1229

Webinars & Events April 2018

April 2, 2018

BIS Update Conference on Export Controls

Date:  May 14-15, 2018

Location:  Washington, DC  

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will hold the 31st annual BIS Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy.  This major outreach activity draws business and government representatives from around the world to learn and exchange ideas about export control issues.  It is one of the Department’s most notable international trade events.

Registration will be opening soon.

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WEBINAR:  2018 NCSD Webinars Training Schedule

Date:  April 2018 – June 2018    

Time:  varies

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade Relations, is proud to announce in support of the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act, the National Commodity Specialist Division will be providing the trade community with 40 educational webinars, each focused on a specific commodity and presented by the respective National Import Specialist.

Please click HERE for the training schedule.  (INSERT TRAINING SCHEDULE HERE)   ​

CLICK HERE FOR THE TRAINING SCHEDULE (PDF)

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Latest News

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September was a busy month for JAS Forwarding (USA) Inc. Compliance team members.

Laurie Arnold and Leah Ellis attended the NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America) GAC (Government Affairs Conference). During the conference, Laurie and Leah "walked the hill" and met with numerous congress members to discuss industry issues.

Scott Cassell spent time with clients in Newark, NJ along with J. Nathan May, Regional Sales Director to facilitate training on the HTS GRI (Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Rules of Interpretation) and Incoterms 2020.

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Our October spotlight of the month is Rishma Patel from our Atlanta branch, where Rishma has been with JAS since 1997. Rishma has been in the industry for 32 years. She is the CHB Manager and Licensed Customs Broker responsible for the JAS Atlanta/College Park location.

Rishma's favorite sports are cricket, volleyball, tennis and badminton. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, drawing and food carving.

Rishma's dedication is yet another example that People Make the Difference!

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The USTR (US Trade Representative) announced that they are proposing to increase Section 301 tariff rates on five subheadings of the HTSUS covering certain products of tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon.

The public docket was opened to allow for comments. All comments should be submitted by October 22, 2024.

To read more, check out the link below:

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