WTO Determines Argentina Import Restrictions to Breach International Trade Laws

On August 22, 2014 the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing that the World Trade Organization (WTO) determined

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Next Customs Broker Exam is Monday, October 6, 2014

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted a notice to its website announcing the October 2014 Customs Broker License Examination. Customs stated

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Federal Maritime Commission to Hold Public Forum on U.S. Port Congestions

In a press release issued on August 19, 2014 the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced their holding of a public forum to discuss issues related to

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Iceland Volcano Eruption Alert- Level Raised to Orange

On Monday, August 18, 2014 the Icelandic Meteorological Office reported increased seismic activity at the highest levels since 1996 with indications of

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Argentina Customs Strike Temporarily Canceled

On August 8, 2014 Argentina’s Ministry of Labor ordered all customs authorities to refrain from striking for a period of fifteen days, starting August 11,

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CBP Publishes FTA Side-By-Side Comparison

On August 15, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a side-by-side comparison of numerous U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and

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CBP Charlotte to Administer Duty Drawback Seminar

On August 15, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000459 announcing the holding of a Duty

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USTR Requests Comments on Chinese Compliance with WTO Commitments

In a Federal Register notice to be published on August 15, 2014 the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments regarding

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World Customs Organization Amends Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The World Customs Organization (WCO) recently published and approved over 200 amendments to the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS), which will become

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CBP to Hold ACE Export Manifest Webinar

On August 12, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000451 announcing their holding of an August

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Russia Imposes Sanctions Against Western Countries

On August 6, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order (“On Special Economic Measures to Protect the Russian Federation’s

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BIS Expands Sanctions Against Russia

In a Federal Register notice published on August 6, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration

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BIS Expands Sanctions Against Russia

In a Federal Register notice published on August 6, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration

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DP World Vancouver Refuses US-Bound Rail Cargo

In a press release published on August 6, 2014, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) reported that DP World Vancouver Centerm Terminal will stop accepting

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Argentina Customs Strike

In a press release issued on August 5, 2014, Argentina’s Union for Customs Employees (SUPARA) issued a press release announcing multiple upcoming strikes

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