Driving up to the Canada/US border, Steve took time to enjoy the stares. The dealer had mentioned it was an attention-getter. And he was right! Public roads would be a great testing ground for the brand new Canadian vehicle. Here is the ideal situation when importing a personal car. But to copy this success, you … Read more
“Our goal is to obtain advanced computing semiconductor chips. We would very much like to use this technology for military applications,” relayed the foreign visitor. “One second please Mr. Visitor,” answered the U.S. business owner. Stepping off to the side, the now confused entrepreneur whispered to his business partner. “Something seems off.” Okay, it’s usually … Read more
Originally walking slowly towards the customs authority, Ray suddenly quickened his pace. The reason behind his change of gait was a welcome thought. “That’s right, I don’t have to pay duty fees!” Acting almost like a “merchandise passport,” ATA carnets aren’t necessarily mainstream knowledge. We aim to change that in the following article. By the … Read more
OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) heads the United States sanctions compliance program. As a part of the U.S. Treasury Department, they take a risk based approach in the search for red flags raised by an industry or nation. Besides their Specially Designated Nationals (SDN list) and Blocked Persons list, OFAC sanctions affect various entities. … Read more
What Are Country of Origin Labels and What Do They Mean for Consumers? These are labels that indicate the country where a product was made. They are intended to help consumers make informed choices about the goods they purchase. There are several different types of country of origin labeling systems, but the most common is … Read more
The term is not a definite legal one but often comes up in discussions about export regulations and sanctions. Since it’s often used, it’s helpful to describe the important aspects surrounding these countries and civil penalties. Sanctions are typically imposed in response to the actions of the target country, which are deemed to be a … Read more
Time is a precious commodity for any business owner, and in your case there’s never enough of it. So when the head of manufacturing asks for your okay to provide a tour to a possible investor from across the ocean, you consent without hesitation. But as he walks out the door a thought rises to … Read more
Scratching his head, Leon scanned the official looking document before him. One bolded word stood out. Detention. Can you relate? Free time has come and gone. Now you’re the recipient of export detentions which are costing you precious time and money. Understanding your dilemma, we want to offer you a way to earn a resolution. … Read more
On August 6 and 7, US President, Donald Trump announced an Executive Order banning transacting with the Chinese owned apps, WeChat and TikTok. The announcement comes after several similar edicts requiring federal workers remove such apps from any devices used at work or on US government networks. As a frequent user of WeChat myself for … Read more
My Top 6 Mistakes Overseas 1. Taxi Scams – Of course we have all fallen victim to these as tourists and business travelers. I have actually become rather adept at noticing these scams in my most common destinations I visit now. Most commonly they will run a higher tariff rate (runs the meter faster) or … Read more
