Puerto Rico Postpones Revised Tax Collection Process

On August 5, 2014 Puerto Rico’s Tax Department (Hacienda) announced the temporary termination of their anticipated tax collection revamp due to

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ACE Reporting to Allow Itemization of MPF, HMF

On August 1, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000439 announcing the availability of

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Mexico To Require Additional Information on Imported Trademark Goods

On July 4, 2014, Mexico’s Public Credit and Revenue Secretariat (SHCP) published new trademark declaration requirements for brand products specified in

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Puerto Rico Adopts Changes to Tax Collection Process

As a reminder, effective August 1, 2014, all merchants importing goods into Puerto Rico must register with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department for Sales

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U.S. and European Union Expand Sanctions Against Russia

On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a press release announcing their issuance of expanded

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Department of Commerce Makes Antidumping Determination for Solar Products from China and Taiwan

In two Federal Register notices to be published on July 31, 2014, the Department of Commerce is making a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination

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Reminder: Enforcement of FTR Changes Begins October 2nd

As a reminder, effective April 5, 2014 the U.S. Census Bureau amended the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) contained in 15 CFR Part 30 but also announced a

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OFAC Releases SSI List in Additional File Formats

As noted in a previous Newsflash, on July 16, 2014, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) introduced the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List

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U.S. FAA Lifts Prohibition on Flights To and From Tel Aviv

As an update to an earlier Newsflash, at 11:45 pm, July 23, 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cancelled its Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) which

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Fish & Wildlife Service To Stop Sending License or Permit Expiration Reminders

In a notice dated July 11, 2014 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that they will no longer provide written notification to wildlife

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U.S. and Canada Announce New Beyond the Border Services

In a news release published July 21, 2014 it was announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are

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U.S. Extends 24-Hour Prohibition on Flights To and From TLV

On July 22, 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) instituting a 24-hour prohibition on U.S. flights destined

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Automated Export System Updated to Reflect HTS Changes

On July 16, 2014, U.S. Census issued Broadcast # 2014061 announcing that the Automated Export System (AES) has been updated to reflect the recent changes

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USDA Adopts Final Rule on Size Requirements for Oranges

In a Federal Register notice published on July 16, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting as a final rule, an interim rule, relaxing

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United States Issues Further Sanctions Against Russia

On July 16, 2014, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) introduced the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List (SSI List) which identifies persons

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