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Enforcement Spotlight: German Tech Company Fined by BIS

A German Tech Company has been Fined $1.5m by Commerce / BIS for its Affiliates’ In-Country Transfers of EAR99 items to Prohibited Entity in China. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently reached a $1,500,000 settlement with a Germany tech engineering company to resolve allegations of 13 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The subsidiary of the German firm in China transferred US-origin EAR 99 items to a party on the Entity List in Chi

Jan 154 min read

Insights Series: Why Taiwan is Critical for the U.S. Economy

As part of SEIA's "Insights Series", some of our subject matter experts share their ideas and perspectives on topics ranging from international relations to operational best practices for Trade Compliance. For more articles like this one, make sure to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Linkedin . Insight from: Erika D. Trujillo, Co-Founder & Managing Director at SEIA Speaking with friends and family over holiday dinners is a great opportunity to get a feel for wha

Jan 64 min read

Upcoming Webinar: Classified - The Secret to HS & ECCN Accuracy

Date: Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 Time: , 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CEST Registration: Click here The Hidden Complexity of Classification Accuracy Even the most experienced trade compliance teams know that achieving classification accuracy isn't simple. Each decision depends on evolving regulations, fragmented data, and systems that rarely speak the same language. A single misclassified item can trigger customs delays, unexpected duties, regulatory violations, or missed licensing requi

Dec 1, 20254 min read