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Jan 18, 2023

Forced Labor Prevention Webinars

Cover Photo Provided by USCBP site January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)...

Defining Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items in China

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Jan 4, 2023

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Defining Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items in China

In October of 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a notice entitled Commerce Implements...

Submit Your Comments On Our FDA Citizen Petition

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Dec 28, 2022

Submit Your Comments On Our FDA Citizen Petition

On October 6, 2022 we submitted a Citizen Petition on behalf of our client, Vapor Vapes, Inc., to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

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Dec 19, 2022

FIRM MUSING'S

Happy Holidays From The Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C!

We wanted to wish all of our valued clients and colleagues Happy Holidays and a great start to 2023! Click the play button on the video...

Why U.S. Customs and Border Protection Compliance Matters

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Dec 5, 2022

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Why U.S. Customs and Border Protection Compliance Matters

Click the play button above to watch our video. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulates most commercial imports and has very...

Antidumping Duties and Dilemmas: Folders of Foretelling

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Nov 28, 2022

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Antidumping Duties and Dilemmas: Folders of Foretelling

On November 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce initiated its less-than-fair-value duty investigations on "Paper File Folders from the...

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Nov 21, 2022

FIRM MUSING'S

Happy Thanksgiving From The Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C!

It's the season of gratitude so we wanted to take the time to wish all of our valued clients and colleagues a Happy Thanksgiving. We're...

Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Prior Notice of Intent to Export

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Nov 7, 2022

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Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Prior Notice of Intent to Export

Drawback is the refund of illegible duties, taxes, or fees from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the importation of goods...

The Baby Formula Dilemma: FDA Announces Temporary Duty-Free Treatment

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Oct 31, 2022

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The Baby Formula Dilemma: FDA Announces Temporary Duty-Free Treatment

President Biden signed HR 8982, the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act, on October 10, 2022. The Act temporarily suspends duty on...

Building Your Compliance Program: Some Records You Don't Want to Challenge

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Oct 25, 2022

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Building Your Compliance Program: Some Records You Don't Want to Challenge

Click the play button above to watch our video. In April of 2022, Toll Holdings Limited agreed to pay over $6,000,000 to settle potential...

clarkespositolaw

Oct 17, 2022

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Building Your OFAC Compliance Program: Punishment for Your Customer Loyalty Program

Click the play button above to watch our video. In September of 2022, Tango Card, Inc. a Seattle-based company that supplies and...

How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Will Reshape Supply Chains

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Oct 12, 2022

How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Will Reshape Supply Chains

In late 2021, the United States Congress passed nearly unanimously the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The bill indicates...

Building Your Compliance System: Even AMEX Makes Mistakes

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Oct 4, 2022

Building Your Compliance System: Even AMEX Makes Mistakes

On July 15, 2022 the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) released a notice for a settlement agreement with American Express National...

Top 3 OFAC Mistakes Even Experienced Exporters Make (Oct. 25th Webinar)

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Sep 29, 2022

Top 3 OFAC Mistakes Even Experienced Exporters Make (Oct. 25th Webinar)

On Tuesday, October 25th from 12:00 PM to 1 PM (ET) our firm will be hosting a webinar that could benefit you and your business. In this...

Export Violations: Top 3 Overlooked Activities (Oct. 18th Webinar)

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Sep 26, 2022

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Export Violations: Top 3 Overlooked Activities (Oct. 18th Webinar)

On Tuesday, October 18th from 12:00 PM to 1 PM (ET) our firm will be hosting a webinar that could benefit you and your business. In this...

OFAC Amends Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations and Associated Lists

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Sep 20, 2022

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OFAC Amends Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations and Associated Lists

OFAC has amended and reissued the entirety of its Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations. This administrative action replaces the...

Catch Our October Webinars: Exports, OFAC, and More!

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Sep 15, 2022

Catch Our October Webinars: Exports, OFAC, and More!

This October our firm will be hosting two webinars on different topics that could benefit you and your business. Both webinars will be...

How to Report a Cybersecurity Event to CBP

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Sep 5, 2022

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How to Report a Cybersecurity Event to CBP

Click the play button above to watch our video. There are a variety of cyber security "events" that your business may be subject to...

CBP has Finally Offered Guidance for Transmitting Non-Tobacco Nicotine Data to the FDA

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Aug 29, 2022

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CBP has Finally Offered Guidance for Transmitting Non-Tobacco Nicotine Data to the FDA

H.R. 2471, signed by President Biden on March 15, makes clear that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates tobacco products...

Prior Disclosure - To Make or Not to Make...

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Aug 24, 2022

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Prior Disclosure - To Make or Not to Make...

“US Customs is moving in the direction of aggressive penalties for non-compliance. When US Customs conducts a compliance assessment, an...