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JAS Charleston is an Approved Foreign Trade Zone
Surprise Delivery at the Customs Border
Triennial Status Reports are Due in 2018
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is Now Expired
Helpful Tips - January 2018
Tidbits!
Webinars & Events - January 2018
U.S. Customs Fee Changes Effective Jan 1, 2018
New Compliance Obligation - North Korean Forced Labor
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Due to Expire December 31, 2017
TSA Marks 16 Years of Protecting the Nation's Transportation Systems
Triennial Status Reports are Due in 2018!
Helpful Tips December 2017
Tidbits! Decembers 2017
Webinars & Events December 2017
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Due to Expire December 31, 2017
NAFTA Renegotiations Will Continue into 2018
JAS Corporate Compliance Attends BIS Update Conference 2017
Tidbits!
Helpful Tips - November 2017
Webinars & Events - November 2017
JAS USA Foreign Trade Zone - Clue #1
JAS USA is Gearing Up to Activate FTZ
TSA Continues Assistance with Hurricane Relief Efforts
Issuance of Wood Packaging Material Penalty
TSA Confiscates Firearms around the Nation
Remarks to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) Government Affairs Conference
JAS Corporate Compliance Visits JAS Branches for Compliance Audits
Helpful Tips - October 2017
Tidbits! October 2017
Events and Seminars - October 2017
RENEGOTIATING TO MODERNIZE NAFTA
JAS USA Compliance Hosts Export Training Conference at JAS Headquarters
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Exercises EAPA Authority, Launches Multiple Investigations on Illegal Imports from China
Retirement Party at International Falls Port of Entry for CBP K-9
G-TEC Conference 2017
Helpful Tips - September 2017
Training Tidbits - September 2017
Webinars & Events - September 2017
NAFTA Negotiations to Begin August 16, 2017
United States Signs Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
Importer Required to Hire Customs Counsel and Customs Brokers as a Stipulation of Settlement of Mislabeling
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FSMA AND FSVP
Cuba Policy Changes are Ahead
CBP Launches ''The Truth Behind Counterfeits'' Campaign to Inform Travelers of the Dangers of Counterfeit Goods
JAS USA Employees' Attend Seminar on Navigating the FSVP Rule
2107 G-TEC! Don't Miss Out!
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Labels
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SCAM ALERT
G-TEC Conference 2017 is Coming Soon
NAFTA Renegotiation Comments are Currently Being Accepted
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NAFTA RENEGOTIATION LOOKS MORE LIKELY
FIRST CLASS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Import Restrictions on Steel Could be Imposed
Charleston CBP Seizes $1.1 Million in Cell Phone Accessories
JAS Compliance Attends the NCBFAA Annual Conference
Training Tidbits May 2017
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IMPORTER ALERT! Critical Information for Food
JAS Forwarding, Inc. Deploys for Advance Screening of Air Cargo
JAS Corporate Compliance is On the Move
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FSVP? MAY 27, 2017! WHY IS IT OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE IF IMPORTING FDA MERCHANDISE?
ANTI-BOYCOTT RULES: ARE YOU AT RISK?
IMPORTER ALERT! FDA Invalidation of Registrations for Failure to Renew or Complete the Renewal Process
Exporters: Do you have an Export Compliance Manual?
FDA to Issue Electronic Export Certificates for Food Products
Training Tidbits!
Webinars & Events March 2017
WHY AUDIT MY IMPORT AND EXPORT FILES?
JAS GOVERNMENT LOGISTICS TALKS KEEPING ON TOP
The Environmental Protection Agency is Proposing a New Rule
CBP, ICE Seize Record Number of Shipments with Intellectual Property Rights Violations
FMCSA Suspends Unified Registration System Requirement
February 2017 Training Tidbits
Webinars and Events February 2017
ROUTED EXPORTS, DO YOU KNOW THE RISK?
JAS USA COMPLIANCE HAS UPDATED OUR WEBPAGE
Amazon Has Announced its 1st Air Drone Delivery Trial in the UK
Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise
January 2017 Training Tidbits
Infrastructure Improvement = Opportunity For More Trade
It's the Holiday Season! When Traveling, Don't Take THIS to the Airport
Softwood Lumber Petition Filed with US Department of Commerce
***Client Advisory*** December 2016
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Webinars and Events December 2016
Trade Policy Under Trump?
ITAR: DO YOU KNOW?
ACE, AES, PGAS AND WHERE WE STAND
Does Luggage Have Wings? Possibly! CBP Finds Bird’s Nests in Traveler’s Luggage
Burma Sanctions Program Ended!
Boycott Request Reporting Forms are Now Electronic
Destination Control Statements - Changes Coming to the Requirements for Exports from the U.S.
Tidbits! November 2016
Webinars & Events November 2016
ARE YOU SHOPPING THE TARIFF SCHEDULE FOR THE BEST RATE?
ANTI DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTY ENFORCEMENT TO GET TOUGHER
To Bee or Not To Bee
Are All Antibacterial Soaps Effective?
U.S. Reinstates GSP Eligibility for Burma
Remarks to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) Government Affairs Conference
Tidbits!! October 2016
Events: Update 2016 Conference on Export Controls & Policy October 2016
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, what is all the hype about?
JAS Forwarding USA Inc. Compliance March Capitol Hill
TSA COMPLIANCE
GSP Renewals Impacts $1.3 Billion in Refunds
CBP Updates the Protest Process in ACE
GAO Report Finds $2.3 Billion in AD/CV Duties Uncollected bu Customs
CLIENT ADVISORY SEPT 2016
Training Tidbits September 2016
Webinars & Events September 2016
ANTI-ZIKA MOSQUITO TREATMENT REQUIRED FOR CARGO FROM US TO ALL CHINA PORTS
DESTINATION CONTROL STATEMENTS-REGULATION CHANGES COMING
JAS' Commitment to Training
Exports, BIS and Entity Lists
EPA Issues Final Rule to Protect the Public from Certain Wood Products
Amendments to Registration of Food Facilities Final Rule
Brazil Welcomes ATA Carnets
Training Tidbits August 2016
Webinars and Events August 2016
REGULATORY CHANGES TODAY = NEW BUSINESS RISK TOMORROW
JAS FORWARDING COMPLIANCE USA NOW HAS A BLOG!
In a Meeting with the US Ambassador, the Brazilian Minister Affirms Interests in Advancing Business Relationship
United States and Brazil Hold Third Meeting of the Commission on Economic and Trade Relations
ICC Welcomes Brazil Ratification of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Updated Importer Security Filing (ISF) Enforcement
Feds Seeking New Ideas to Achieve 100 Percent Cargo Container Scanning
FSMA Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals has been issued.
Defense Trade Violation Penalties See Substantial Increases
Modernized Nutrition Fact Label
C-TPAT's Phase II Portal
HTSUS HEADING 9801: U.S. GOODS (OR NOT) RETURNED
Rule Brings E-Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products Under FDA's Authority
Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Remarks at the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)
AD Duty Evasion Consequences
Miscellaneous Trade Bill Passes House
Graduation Announcement! June 2016
Tidbits! June 2016
Webinars and Events June 2016
Are Stolen Trade Secrets Worth the Cost?
CBP Announces All Trade Centers Fully Operational
Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries as Cargo on Passenger Planes are Banned
OSHA Brief: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Training Tidbits! May 2016
Webinars and Events May 2016
This is a Friendly Reminder to Please Leave These Items at Home!
Merchandise Processing Fee to be Restructured
FDA Holding Public Meeting on FSMA Prevention
Webinars and Events April 2016
Training Tidbits! April 2016
Updated ACE Transition Timeline
JAS Forwarding the First Broker to File an ACE Entry for Aphis Core in the Pilot System for a Live Animal
Statement from Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske on the Trade Facilitating and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
A Summary of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Verified Gross Weight Rule
Webinars and Events March 2016
Training Tidbits! March 2016
ACE Mandatory Deadline of February 28 is Quickly Approaching
ATTENTION IMPORT CLIENTS!! PLEASE READ!!
Iran Complies with Nuclear Deal: Sanctions are Lifted
JAS Employee Named President of International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Houston
Tidbits! February 2016
February 2016 Special Events
Rule Waiver for Exporters to Deposit Permanent Export License with CBP (CSMS# 15-000962)
Mislabeling of Bamboo Products Lead to $1.3 Million in Fines for U.S. Retailers
U.S. and Dominican Republic Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement
U.S. EPA and Customs Joint Operations at California Ports Result in Illegal Vehicles and Engines Seized
Tidbits! January 2016
January 2016 Special Events
ITS THE HOLIDAY SEASON
CBP Supervisor Assisted In Saving The Life Of A Returning U.S. Citizen At Peace Arch Port Of Entry
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT December 2015
Tidbits! December 2015
December 2015 Special Events
Negotiations Conclude For The Trans-Pacific Partnership
U.S. Importer Fined Over $10 Million In Violation Of The Lacey Act
CBP Discovers Unusual and Dangerous Pest At Port Everglades
Training Tidbits! September 2015
November 2015 Technology Update
November 2015 Special Events
Border Patrol Joins Forces To Capture Suspect In Murder Case
Canada Hosts U.S. For Joint Import Safety Exercise
United States Signs Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Gabon
Training Tidbits October 2015
Updated Timeline for Mandatory Transition to ACE
About That Lion and the Lacey Act
Pennsylvania Company Pleads Guilty to U.S. Export Violation
Training Tidbits September 2015
Technology News August 2015
Will There Be A Christmas in July
August 2015 Training Tidbits!
Congress Announces GSP Set for Renewal
DHS/CBP Posts Notice of Opportunity Affecting U.S. Exports
July 2015 Training Tidbits!
Trade Promotion Authority
U.S. Exporters to Partner with CBP in June 2015!
New Country Added to U.S. Trade Agreements
GSP To Be Renewed! Reinstatement Looks Positive
Broker Known Importer Program is Underway!
41st NCBFAA Annual Conference
Are Starbucks Tea Bags & Tea Packaging Separate Duty Rates?
TSA Pre-Check Reaches Milestone of 1 Million! Are You Enrolled?
Venezuela is Added to the OFAC Sanctions List
April 2015 Announcements
Are Breweries A National And International Phenomenon
Cuba Sanction Update: Eligibility for Import
Importers to Pay Over $3 Million to Settle Evaded Customs Duties
No Cigar For You!
From the NASCAR Tracks to Commerce??
February 2015 Announcements
Obama to Lift Several Restrictions Against Cuba
U.S. Signs Customs Agreement with Singapore
Immediate Restrictions on Birds and Poultry Products Due to Bird Flu in British Colombia, Canada
Pennsylvania Company Pleads Guilty to U.S. Export Violation
About That Lion and The Lacey Act
Updated Timeline for Mandatory Transition to ACE

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October 23, 2015

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On October 7, a U.S. company agreed to a guilty plea for several violations of the Lacey Act. The importer will have to pay fines for importing illegally harvested timber from areas including forests in far eastern Russia. The government says the illegally harvested oak came from forest that are home to the last 450 Siberian tigers and some of the fewer than 50 remaining Amur leopards.

 

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