Will President Trump Impose New Tariffs on Imported Vehicles?

Under the direction of President Trump, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross has initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. “The investigation will determine whether imports of automobiles, including SUVs, vans and light trucks, and automotive parts into the United States threaten to impair the national security as defined in Section 232.”

What are the Section 232 Investigations? […]

FDA Issues New Guidance to Help Food Facilities Meet Registration Requirements

On May 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) to help food facilities meet their registration requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

The FD&C Act requires food facilities engaged in manufacturing/processing, packing, or holding of food for human or animal consumption in the United States to register with the FDA. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added new registration provisions to the FD&C Act. In 2016, FDA issued a final rule to reflect these changes, which include the following:

  • Facilities are required to provide FDA with assurance that they will be permitted to inspect their facility (in accordance with the FD&C Act).
  • Facilities are required to renew their registration every other year.
  • FDA now has the authority to suspend a facility’s registration.

Under the 2016 final rule, additional information is also required that supports FDA’s ability to respond quickly to food-related emergencies and that will also help the agency more efficiently use the resources it has for inspections.

The SECG explains which types of facilities are required to register, and when and how to do that. The guide also explains the consequences for facilities that fail to register or to renew their registration as required. In addition, the guide explains when FDA can suspend a facility’s registration and the effect of a suspension order. To further assist small facilities, the SECG includes an “At-a-Glance” that summarizes all of the key information in the document.

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Top International Law Blogs To Follow in 2018

We’re ecstatic to announce Diaz Trade Law’s Customs and International Trade Law blog was included in TOP 30 International Law Blogs! We were chosen from thousands of International Law blogs on the web using search and social metrics because we actively work to educate, inspire, and empower our readers with frequent updates and high-quality information. […]

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN- 2018 CBP Trade Symposium

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the 2018 Trade Symposium will be held on August 14-15,  2018 at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GARegistration opened today Tuesday, May 29th at 12:00 p.m. EST. 

This year’s symposium will include discussions on: […]

By |2022-07-06T16:04:12-04:00May 25, 2018|Events, Import, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|Comments Off on REGISTRATION NOW OPEN- 2018 CBP Trade Symposium

International Trade Day – May 23, 2018 – Port Miami

Miami World Trade Week is all about showcasing the importance of international trade, logistics, services and port operations to the South Florida economy and promotes Miami as the “Trade & Logistics Hub of the Americas”. World Trade Week includes a full of International Trade information at International Trade Day hosted by the World Trade Center Miami and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Over 300 international executives representing more than 150 companies have registered to attend. Top officials from CBP and other participating government agencies (e.g.  FDA, USDA, APHIS, PPQ, USFWS, CPSC, etc.) will be present and respond to your questions.

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By |2022-07-06T16:04:50-04:00May 21, 2018|Best Practices, Customs Broker, Events, Export, Import, International Law, International Travel, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)|Comments Off on International Trade Day – May 23, 2018 – Port Miami

CBP Sued Over Mandatory Hold Harmless Release Agreement

Did you know that when Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decides to release goods that were seized by CBP, it requires that you sign a Hold Harmless Release Agreement, as a prerequisite to receiving goods, which prevents you from filing suit against the government (for example for wrongfully detaining your goods)? Well this is a common practice among CBP and now a class action lawsuit is being brought against CBP for this practice.

How Did This Lawsuit Come About?

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ZTE Barred by U.S. Government & ZTE Fights Back!

Background

China-based Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd (collectively “ZTE”) entered a guilty plea and agreed to pay a combined penalty up to $1.19 billion to settle criminal and civil allegations that ZTE violated U.S. export control laws and U.S. sanctions by illegally shipping U.S.-origin items to Iran.

The record-breaking settlement agreement was with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”). The penalty assessed against ZTE included a $100,871,266 civil monetary penalty imposed by OFAC; a $430,488,798 in combined criminal fines and forfeitures; and a $661,000,000 penalty payable to BIS, of which $300,000,000 were suspended for a seven-year probationary period. […]

By |2021-11-03T15:31:14-04:00May 1, 2018|Best Practices, International Trade, Speaking, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|Comments Off on ZTE Barred by U.S. Government & ZTE Fights Back!
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