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Many importers which purchase goods from Chinese vendors are unaware that some of those products (especially those made in factories in northern China) are made/assembled by laborers from North Korea "working" in China. However, that labor pool can consist of prisoners, indentured workers who perform labor pursuant to "contracts" that pay them next to nothing, or laborers otherwise forced to work against their will. Thanks to legislation passed by Congress in August (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or "CAATSA"), importers will have to ramp up their "due diligence" of potential and actual vendors to prevent items manufactured with prohibited forms of labor from entering the U.S. - even though the applicable law in this area (19 U.S.C. § 1307) has been on the books since passage of the Tariff Act of 1930.
CBP recently updated its "Reasonable Care" Informed Compliance Publications with a new section on "Forced Labor" - and is now sending out Requests for Information (Customs Form 28) to obtain confirmation from importers that reliable procedures are in place to address this law, and that periodic audits of vendors in this area are taking place.
To read on the updates in the Informed Compliance Publication, please see the link below:
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This November, we are honored to feature Tracey Suggs, Import Specialist at JAS Forwarding USA Inc., for his tireless advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome. While October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Tracey and his family advocate every day for the empowerment and inclusion of individuals who face intellectual and developmental challenges. Inspired by his daughter, Treana, who has Down Syndrome, Tracey is driven to ensure that every individual can live their fullest life. Treana's zest for life and inspiring spirit is a testament to the impact of love, perseverance, and understanding that Tracey strives to bring to his work and community. Tracey’s unwavering commitment to making a difference embodies our values at JAS, reminding us all of the importance of inclusivity and advocacy in both our professional and personal lives.
Tracey has been with JAS for 3 years and has been in the industry for over 20 years. Tracey has a passion for sports, fitness, art, community advocacy (special needs/disadvantaged youth), and spending time with family.
JAS Forwarding VP Compliance, Laurie Arnold joined forces with JAS Forwarding Global Development Director Jennifer Koon, and Regional Sales Director Lindsay Gambee to attend the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) Fall Conference (Western Cowboy Theme) in Grapevine, Texas from October 20-23.
They were able to meet with numerous members of the trade community and discuss current events and network.
On November 1, 2024, BIS imposed a civil penalty of $500,000 against a semiconductor wafer manufacturing company. The U.S. subsidiary shipped approximately $17.1 million of semiconductor wafers company listed on the BIS Entity List, without the required licese/authorization.
The company voluntarily disclosed the conduct and cooperated which resulted in significant reduction in the penalty.
To read more, check out the final order below.
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