Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Preparing for the Worst: Licenses Needed for UK Export of Dual Use Items
It has always been a possibility that the United Kingdom would crash out of the European Union on 30 March 2019 but “no deal” preparation is now highly recommended by both sides. For organisations that export dual use…
BIS Proposed Expansion of Export Controls of Spraying and Fogging Systems Could Affect Agriculture Industry and Spray Equipment Used in Other Industries
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a request for public comment regarding a proposed expansion of export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) for certain…
US Customs Releases Proposed Drawback Rules Comments Due September 16th
US Customs and Border Protection has finally released the much anticipated proposed changes to the drawback regulations. (See FRN August 2 ) Drawback provides an opportunity for importers to apply for refunds of duty…
Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA)
After months of negotiation, Congress recently passed, and the president is expected to sign, the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”). [1] FIRRMA updates the national security review of…
Exports of National Security Controlled Items to Russia Could Be Banned Under New Sanctions
Yesterday the U.S. government announced that it would implement new sanctions against Russia mandated under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Act of 1991 (the CBW Act) following the apparent deployment of a chemical…