In preparation for Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) has published its Common External Tariff, scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2021, at the end of the transition period established in the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
As we strive in the US to obtain enough personal protective equipment to keep first responders and the general populace safe, the rules for importing these essential items seem murky at best. There is a lengthy list of PPE products flowing into the United States, so let’s target masks for today’s discussion.
Topics: Import Consulting, North America
Following a 15 years dispute between the United States and the European Union regarding aviation industry-related subsidies, the World Trade Organization recently issued a report that justifies up to USD $7.5 billion annually in countermeasures made by the US against EU countries as a result.
Topics: Europe, Export Consulting, Import Consulting, North America
The final compliance update from the Australian Border Force (ABF) for any year is always an interesting one. Not only does it snapshot the operational statistics of what is, for many, the busiest few months of the year, but it also can potentially give us some insight into the tactical approach of ABF compliance activities for the coming year.
Topics: South Pacific, Export Consulting, Import Consulting
In order to combat slavery and human trafficking throughout the world, many governments have implemented regulations that require companies to disclose their efforts in ending this worldwide epidemic.
An estimated 40.3 million people are victims of modern slavery around the globe. This includes 24.9 million in forced labor and 15.4 million in forced marriage. Based on these figures, this means that 5.4 people out of every 1,000 are victims of slavery. One in four of these victims of slavery are children.1
Topics: Europe, Export Consulting, Import Consulting, North America
