Bill of Lading vs. Packing List: What’s the Difference?

“What’s the difference between a packing list and a bill of lading?” We’re sometimes asked this…

BIS Restricts Semiconductor Exports to China: The New Rules and How They Unfolded

In August 2022, exercising its export control powers under section 744.21 of the Export Administration Regulations…

Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 56, November 16, 2022, No. 45

Below is a recap for this week’s Customs Bulletin. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile…

OFAC Compliance Best Practices

For exporters, OFAC compliance is non-negotiable: If you’re shipping to one of the people or companies…

What You Need to Know about the Canada Customs Invoice

For many exporters, Canada is the first country they decide to export to, and it’s easy…

Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 56, November 9, 2022, No. 44

Below is a recap for this week’s Custom’s Bulletin. Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and…

Exporting to Israel: How to Take Advantage of America’s First FTA

If Americans were asked to guess with which country the U.S. negotiated its first free trade…

How to File Your EEI through ACE and AESDirect

The U.S. Census Bureau requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information, or EEI, on shipments to…

Significant Updates to BIS Enforcement Policies in 2022

Diaz Trade Law’s President, Jennifer Diaz, Associate Attorney Sharath Patil, are enthusiastic to announce Bloomberg Law published another one…

Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 56, November 2, 2022, No. 43

Below is a recap for this week’s Custom’s Bulletin. Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee…