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Update on recent U.S. export control reform activity
[one_third_first] Steve Chambers, U.S. Export Compliance Specialist [two_thirds_last] There have been quite a few proposals published by Commerce… Read more
Global Trade Within Reach
[one_third_first] Steven C. Preston, Chicago, Chief Executive Officer [two_thirds_last] On Tuesday May 12, 2015 Steve Preston is moderating… Read more
CBSA’s updated valuation policy and what it means to you
Paul J. Diamond, Canada, Import Compliance Mgr., Global Governance On March 31, 2015, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)… Read more
An important tool for your classification toolbox
Paul Diamond, Trade compliance specialist The process of determining the HS classification of goods for importing can be… Read more
Exporting to Zimbabwe from Canada? Sanctions regime might make it tricky
Brad Lehigh, Trade compliance analyst In 2008, Canada issued sanctions against Zimbabwe using the Special Economic Measures Act… Read more
An update on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Angela Parkin, Manager, Trade Compliance The Canada – EU agreement (CETA) was five years in the making, and as… Read more
New guidance from OFAC on “50% rule” expands restricted parties through aggregation
Brad Lehigh, Trade compliance analyst The 50 percent rule: How it was In August of 2008, when OFAC… Read more
No need to feel surprised by lower-than-expected usage of STA license exception
George Reed Jr., Director, Trade Compliance We are now several years into the era of “Export Control Reform” under… Read more
Sweeping changes to U.S.-Cuba relations will bring a positive atmosphere to trade, commerce
Brad Lehigh, Trade compliance analyst With President Obama’s recent announcement relating to US-Cuba diplomacy, the biggest since the… Read more
Joining the IFCBA Board of Directors: our responsibilities
Candace Sider, Director Regulatory Affairs, Canada I recently attended The International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) World… Read more