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US – USTR issues results of the 2019 annual GSP review

By 2 Mins Read

On November 20, 2019, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published in the Federal Register a notice [Docket Number USTR–2019–0001] announcing the results of the 2019 annual Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) review with respect to: Products considered for removal from the list of eligible products for certain beneficiary countries; decisions related to competitive need limitations (CNLs), including petitions for waivers of CNLs; and requests to reinstate/ redesignate products previously excluded from GSP…

US – USTR announces GSP enforcement actions and successes for seven countries

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On October 25, 2019, USTR announced that President Trump is suspending $1.3 billion in trade preferences for Thailand under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) based on its failure to adequately provide internationally-recognized worker rights. In addition, the President is restoring some GSP benefits for Ukraine following its passage of legislation aimed at addressing shortcomings in its intellectual property (IP) regime. USTR also announced it is opening new GSP eligibility reviews for two countries:  South…

BIS publishes Pakistan Due Diligence Guidance

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On August 30, 2019, the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published Due Diligence Guidance urging companies to employ heightened due diligence when exporting to Pakistan (the Pakistan Guidance). The Pakistan Guidance specifically focuses on (i) supplemental licensing requirements applicable for items (e.g. goods, software, or technology) subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that may be destined to nuclear or missile activities, and (ii) best practices for screening customers in Pakistan to prevent…

US – BIS revises Entity List

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On May 14, 2019, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a final rule [Docket No. 181219999-8999-01] that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding twelve entities, under a total of sixteen entries, to the Entity List. These twelve entities have been determined by the US Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States and will be listed on the…

BIS revises Entity List to add 15 South Sudanese parties following imposition of arms embargo against South Sudan

By 3 Mins Read

On March 22, 2018, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final rule [Docket No. 180227219-8219-01] (the “Final Rule”) adding, in relevant part, 15 South Sudanese entities to the Export Administration Regulations’ (“EAR”) Entity List — a step that increases the pressure on that country following the US Government’s imposition of an arms embargo last month.

US – BIS revises Entity List

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On May 26, 2017, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a final rule [Docket No. 170303229-7229-01] that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding sixteen persons to the Entity List. The sixteen persons who are added to the Entity List have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These sixteen persons will be…

US – BIS adds to Entity List

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On December 15, 2016, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a final rule that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding seven persons to the Entity List. The seven persons who are added to the Entity List have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These seven persons will be listed on the…