Tips Corner

Top 3 things to get started on your Export Compliance program;

1. Get management commitment, preferably a “C” level executive, and have them put it in writing. It can say something to the effect of, it is the companies polices and procedures to comply with all U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

2. Lookup and verify that you are using an up-to-date and accurate Schedule-B number (HS) and verify there are no current export licenses required for your export. Create a product database, and list the proper Schedule-B # and ECCN –Export Control Classification Number (if applicable), next to each product.

3. Put it in writing. Any good export compliance program must be in writing. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just list who is responsible and what are your internal export procedures. Get started today so you are compliant tomorrow.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

2006 Annual report – Read how there has been a near doubling of administrative penalties over the previous year. The average combined civil & criminal penalty is $213,235. (Both civil and criminal fines are usually given in combination of one another) This does not include attorney fees, loss of export privileges, jail time or bad press.

http://www.bis.doc.gov/News/2007/annReport06/BIS07_all.pdf

U.S. Customs & Border Protection

About every 5 years the US International trade Commission updates the HTS classifications. As of Feb 3rd, 2007 – US Customs has updated 83 out of the 97 HTS chapters in the US harmonized tariff. There are over 240 changes in the tariff. If you are importing or plan to import, I would recommend you goto the below website and look up the changes to see if you classification has been changed.

http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/other/rel_doc/fr/index.htm

Jobs corner

Do you need another qualified traffic or logistics person at your company? If so, please let me know as I know several qualified individuals who are available. Also, if you know anyone looking for a traffic/logistics position, please have him/her get in touch with me.

New York State Gems Grant $$$$ for Training

If you are in NYS, don’t forget to check out the link below for more information on how easy it may be for your company to get a grant to help offset your training costs.

http://www.alloccaenterprises.com/resources.html

USA Luge Sponsorship

This year, you have a unique opportunity to find affordable sponsorship of the United States Luge Team. For the first time, they have opened this up to more then one sponsor company, and you could get the chance to goto the Winter Olympics!! From personnel past experience, this is such a great marketing opportunity for you to get your company’s name visible while really participating in the Olympic experience. Please contact Dmitry Feld at USA Luge for more details. You won’t regret it! Tel: 518-523-2071 or email Dmitry@usaluge.com

Training

Don’t forget Allocca Enterprises can help you come get to full compliance with our in-house training, 1 day Import/Export/NAFTA audits and with regulatory/logistics consulting.