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Global Trade Educational Conference 2022

July 5, 2022

On August 1st and 2nd, 2022, the NCBFAA National Educational Institute will host the annual Global Trade Educational Conference (G-TEC) in Chicago. The conference is open to all importers and exporters, and will have sessions on many different topics featuring subject matter experts and prominent leaders in the industry. Topics include CTPAT, Binding rulings, export sanctions, trade remedies, forced labor prevention, tips on managing remote work, and many more. This event is a great opportunity for importers and exporters to learn more about compliance and improve the effectiveness of their due diligence. and provide due diligence. NCBFAA members that register will have access to member pricing and earn 14 CCS/CES credits. This event is also a great opportunity to network with others in the global trade industry.

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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Imposes $300 Million Penalty

On April 19, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued the largest standalone administrative penalty in its history.  The US Company and its Singaporean affiliate were imposed a $300 million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of U.S. Export Controls related to selling hard disk drives to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.  The US Company continued to do business with Huawei despite being aware of the August 2020 controls that BIS imposed on Huawei.  This is another reminder of the importance of entity screening and the need to discontinue relations with sanctioned entities.  To read more details, check out the BIS press release in the link below.

Laurie Arnold Speaks at NCBFAA 50th Annual Conference

Laurie Arnold, JAS Vice President of Compliance and the NCBFAA Treasurer, spoke on the panel "Past, Present, & Future" at the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association's (NCBFAA) 50th annual conference in New Orleans.  Pulling out her "crystal ball," Laurie speculated on what the future work environment might look like considering the ongoing development of Artificial Intelligence and chat apps.  The panel also discussed the environmental benefits of remote work and the potential danger of cyberattacks on business, power grids and the water supply.

EEI Data Private May 2023

As a reminder, per 15 CFR 30.60, the Electronic Export Information (EEI) collected by the Census Bureau is confidential and it "shall not be disclosed to anyone by any officer, employee, contractor, agent of the federal government or other parties with access to the EEI other than to the USPPI or the authorized agent of the USPPI." 

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