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Thinking About Importing Exotic Goods?
Whether it's the animal itself or a portion of it used as decorative trim on a handbag, most imports of "exotic" animals require advance...
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Jan 27, 2017
Fake Invoices and Customs First Sale Valuation Method
I received a call recently asking me if there would be any issues where a fake invoice was issued to support the declaration made on a US...
clarkespositolaw
Jan 11, 2017
Thinking About Exporting But Aren’t Sure Which Markets to Expand To?
Help is here! With the US Commercial Services’ (UCS) Country Commercial Guides, new and existing exporters can capitalize on the world’s...
clarkespositolaw
Dec 27, 2016
FDAs Deeming Rule on Vape & Tobacco Products – Who is It Applicable To?
As explained in another article of ours, the FDA’s “deeming rule” refers to the series of compliance requirements that went in to effect...
clarkespositolaw
Nov 30, 2016
Why Can Hemp Seeds be Imported and Not Other Edibles?
We have heard the benefits touted of toasted hemp seeds, which are rich in amino acids, and how they make a delicious and healthy...
clarkespositolaw
Oct 27, 2016
Stop Knock-Offs at the Border With US Customs IP Registration
Intellectual property (IP) owners recognize the value of registering their trademarks and copyrights with the US Patent and Trademark...
clarkespositolaw
Oct 17, 2016
Protecting Intellectual Property: US Customs and Gray Market Goods
Preventing the importation of merchandise that infringes on the intellectual property rights of a United States trademark or copyright...
clarkespositolaw
Sep 28, 2016
USITC Launches Import Monitoring Tool
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) recently launched its new online “Import Monitoring Tool” to provide public access to...
clarkespositolaw
Sep 12, 2016
Celebrating So. African Women Owned Wineries & Winemakers
Enjoyed an incredible night of wine tasting at the South African Consulate in NYC where we celebrated women wine makers in South Africa...
clarkespositolaw
Aug 1, 2016
Want to Buy or Sell Wholesale at the Canton Fair?
If you're a seasoned importer you almost certainly have, and if you have not heard about this fair before, it's time you did if you're...
clarkespositolaw
May 23, 2016
Bahrain = Business Rights + Women’s Rights
While at the Bahrain Consulate this past week in NYC, I had an opportunity to learn more about how global business and trade is...
clarkespositolaw
Apr 5, 2016
Celebrity-Worn Haute Couture Dresses Can’t Avoid Customs Duties
US Customs ruled that no specialty provisions existed to avoid the payment of customs duties, or severely reduce them, on haute couture...
clarkespositolaw
Feb 5, 2016
The Complexity of Fabric Classification
As clothing is an article we deal with everyday, it seems to be pretty straightforward. When it comes to its tariff classification and...
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