Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: 
Do’s and Don’ts of Filing a Commodity Jurisdiction Request
An Introduction to Export Controls
Over 95% of the world’s consumers are outside of the United States. Opportunities abound for U.S. companies that export. However, exporting is a privilege and not a right. U.S. exporters have an important responsibility to adhere to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Violations of export control laws carry hefty civil and criminal penalties. Exporters can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties, lose export privileges, and even be imprisoned for violations of U.S. export control laws.
Commerce Department Issues Rule Securing Digital Supply Chains Against Foreign Adversaries
Background on Securing Information Technology & Communications Supply Chains