Acting on behalf of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA), we recently sent a White Paper to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) addressing the commercial and regulatory issues arising out of the vessel operators’ (VOCCs) handling of cargo moving under existing, valid service contracts. The thrust of the paper was our […]
The IRS has issued Excise Taxes; Transportation of Persons by Air; Transportation of Property by Air; Aircraft Management Services, proposed regulations relating to federal excise taxes for aircraft owners that utilize aircraft management companies. These proposed regulations, if finalized, would expand on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) provision that codified that certain amounts […]
On July 14, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13936, setting forth a tranche of regulatory changes enacting the new U.S. policy to treat Hong Kong as part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Historically, the U.S. has granted Hong Kong preferential treatment with regard to export restrictions in recognition of Hong Kong’s […]
The FAA recently extended to March 31, 2022 the long-standing exemption that allows NBAA member companies that operate certain small airplanes and helicopters to conduct certain flight operations under Part Section 91.501(b) that otherwise may only be performed under Part 91 by operators of larger, more complex aircraft, including some operations for which compensation is […]
Effective Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) suspended all License Exceptions in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for exports and re-exports to Hong Kong, and in-country transfers within Hong Kong, that are not available for exports, re-exports, or in-country transfers to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). […]
Between June 29 and Sept. 27, 2020, the new EEI filing requirements for exports to China, Russia, and Venezuela will only apply to ECCNs listed in Supp. No. 2 to Part 744 This past April, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new rules to modify the Export Administration […]
For most trade associations and professional societies, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in major reductions in member’s revenues. With retail stores closed and professional practices dependent on virtual meetings between professionals and clients/patients, non-essential industries and professions experienced devastating decreases in revenue. Now that the economy is reopening, members of trade associations and professional societies are asking […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted business operations on a world-wide scale. As a result, many businesses have looked to government loans and aid to help offset their losses. It is important to remember, however, that business insurance policies also may cover some of your company’s losses depending on the language of your insurance policy […]
On April 30, 2020, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) issued a final rule in Docket No. EP 759, Demurrage Billing Requirements, which requires that a Class I carrier directly bill the shipper, rather than a warehouse, for demurrage occurring at destination. This requirement is conditioned upon there (1) being an agreement to that effect between […]
On April 30, 2020, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) in Docket No. EP 759, Demurrage Billing Requirements, seeking additional public input on possible modifications to proposed rules on demurrage billing practices. Those proposed rules were originally issued in this docket on October 7, 2019 and resulted from testimony and comments submitted […]