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 IS NOW OPEN

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2018 G-TEC!  Don’t miss out!!!  

Date: July 30-31

​Location: Dallas, TX

Are you registered for G-TEC 2018?  The NCBFAA Educational Institute is proud to invite all global logistics professionals to the 4rd Annual Global Trade Education Conference (G-TEC).  This two-day event in Dallas, TX will give customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, service providers, importers, exporters and all global logistics professionals an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments.  

REGISTER NOW

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Is an Electronic Export Information (EEI) Declaration required?  

Shipments that require an EEI or AES filing are required but not limited to the following:  

1. Goods valued over $2500 USD for each Schedule B number.  
2. Good requiring an export license.  
3. Goods subject to ITAR but exempt from licensing requirements.  
4. Used self-propelled vehicles.
5. Rough diamonds.  

​There are several exemptions as to why an AES/EEI would not be required and can be found in 15 CFR 30.36 and 30.37.

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​In a Presidential Proclamation released on April 30, the White House extended an exemption that imposed additional tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. for several countries until June 1.  On June 1, 2018, all countries of origin except Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea (exempt for steel only) will be subject to the additional duties of 25% on articles of steel and an additional 10% on articles of aluminum for goods entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption.

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A petition was filed on April 17 that certain quartz surface products are being sold for less than fair value in the U.S. market and may be subject to anti-dumping and countervailing.  The alleged dumping margins have an average of 455% that reveals that the China prices are far less than companies producing quartz surface products in market economy.  

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From the original article:

"The petitions will be investigated by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission.  If both agencies make affirmative determinations, preliminary relief from Chinese imports could be imposed in September 2018, with final duties imposed in June 2019."

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Recently, our very own Compliance Officer Laurie Arnold was “flying” high, as her and Compliance Specialist Scott Cassell did an onsite audit for a company with airplanes.  

Did you know that JAS Corporate Compliance offers internal auditing and other value added services?

​We offer the following services for clients that include but not limited to:  

• Client On-site audit and periodic review services.
• HTS, valuation, marking, ruling, and specialized commodity consulting.
• Customs Compliance Training (Import & Export)
• CTPAT Import & Export Guidance
• Collaboration in the development and maintenance of Import & Export Compliance Manuals

For more information on any of these services, please contact your local JAS Representative today!

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