Export violations can result in civil penalties, criminal charges, fines, imprisonment, and the revocation of export privileges. These penalties can be imposed by various federal agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the Department of State. The impact of export violations on businesses and individuals can be profound.
In his announcement, the President included an exemption for bifacial solar panels. This decision comes after the ITC recommended in November 2021 to extend the safeguard tariffs for an additional four years. Proclamations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of crystalline photovoltaic cells (solar panel cells) from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam).
These agencies ensure that exports comply with regulations that safeguard sensitive technologies and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Violations of these regulations can lead to severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and the revocation of export privileges. What constitutes a federal export violation?
In his announcement, the President included an exemption for bifacial solar panels. This decision comes after the ITC recommended in November 2021 to extend the safeguard tariffs for an additional four
According to the U.S. solar industry, Chinese-owned solar manufacturers have been circumventing preexisting tariffs on Chinese products by routing their solar panels to Southeast-Asian...
If this petition results in AD and/or CVD orders, it will result in the imposition of potentially high trade tariffs on solar panels (and certain products containing solar panels) from these countries,
Export violations can result in civil penalties, criminal charges, fines, imprisonment, and the revocation of export privileges. These penalties can be imposed by various federal agencies, including the
The seized panels may be destroyed and the importer could be assessed a fine and/or penalty. In fiscal year 2019, CBP effected 27,599 IPR seizures. Had these seized items been
Commerce found that certain Chinese producers are shipping their solar products through Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and/or Vietnam for minor processing in an attempt to avoid paying
Violations of 18 U.S.C. 2320 carry significant consequences. A first-time offender can face up to 10 years in prison and fines reaching $5 million for individuals and $15 million for
Under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 USC §§ 4801-4852) (ECRA), criminal penalties can include up to 20 years of imprisonment and up to $1 million in fines per violation, or both.
The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Bakhoum made false statements to customs officials and, as a result, avoided paying harmonized tariff schedule (HTS), antidumping and countervailing duties
Based on facts submitted through transparent investigative proceedings, Commerce determined that imports of solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are being
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