The Census Bureau recently posted its list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers that are invalid for use in the Automated Export System as of January 1, 2011.
The 2011 Schedule B is now available on the Bureau of Census’ Web site. Individual chapters of the 2011 Schedule B are available in HTML, PDF and TXT formats.
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has announced the following entity name and/or address change(s) for new DDTC license applications. New license applications received after the listed deadline will be considered for return without action for correction to the new name/address (notices hyperlinked):
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls announces that systems will undergo network maintenance on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. EST until Monday, January 17, 2011 6:00 a.m. EST. During this time, the D-Trade system will be unavailable to accept submissions; EFS, ELLIE and MARY will be unavailable; and the pmddtc.state.gov website will not be available.
Export.gov has announced a series of domestic and international trade shows that are scheduled for 2011.
In December 2010, the Bureau of Industry and Security issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) seeking comments on how the descriptions of items controlled on the Commerce Control List (CCL)1 could be more clear, positive, and “tiered,” in a manner consistent with the control criteria the Administration is developing as part of its export control reform effort.
In December 2010, the Bureau of Industry and Security issued a proposed rule to add a new License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA) at 15 CFR 740.20 to allow exports, reexports and transfers (in-country) of specified items to destinations that pose little risk of unauthorized use of those items, subject to certain notification and statement requirements.
In December 2010, the State Department issued and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) requesting comments on revisions to make the USML positive and tiered, etc., and a proposed rule to revise Category VII of the U.S. Munitions List (tanks and military vehicles) to assign tiers and describe more precisely the defense articles therein.
Census has issued an Automated Export System broadcast noting the following Port of Export code has been added to the AES effective immediately: Naples Municipal User Fee Airport, Naples, FL (Port of Export 1880).
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has announced the following entity name changes for new DDTC license applications. New license applications received after the listed deadline will be considered for return without action for correction to the new name (notices hyperlinked):