BIS Imposes $1.45M Penalties for Export Control Violations

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced two settlements totaling $1.45 million in civil penalties for export control violations. Vizocom was fined $374,474 for exporting technical data to China, and Teledyne FLIR was fined $1 million for multiple EAR violations involving exports to China and Hong Kong.

Refunds for $165B IEEPA Duties Ordered After Supreme Court Ruling

Following a Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize tariffs, the U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund approximately $165 billion in unlawfully collected duties. CBP is developing a new system, CAPE, to process these refunds.

Supreme Court Voids Tariffs, Impacting Construction Industry Refunds

The Supreme Court voided tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA on February 20, 2026. This ruling impacts the construction industry by potentially allowing for refunds of paid tariffs, though eligibility is complex and time-sensitive. The decision also raises questions about future tariff volatility and contract negotiation.

Supreme Court Orders IEEPA Tariff Refunds

The Supreme Court has ordered refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), impacting goods from Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil, and India. The Court of International Trade directed CBP to begin refunding duties plus interest to importers of record.

Jones Act Waivers and Other Applicable US Laws for Foreign Vessels

A notice from K&L Gates LLP discusses the implications of a recent 60-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign vessels to transport goods domestically. The waiver, issued under national defense interests, raises questions about the applicability of other US laws, including tax, labor, and employee protection laws, to these foreign vessels.

Turkey KKDIK Clarifies Temporary Chemical Registration

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has clarified temporary registration pathways under the KKDIK chemical regulation. Companies must complete a registration by September 30, 2026, with tiered deadlines for full registration based on tonnage bands extending to December 31, 2030.

CBP Refund System Progress Update

A March 19, 2026 hearing provided an update on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in developing a centralized system for refunding unlawfully collected IEEPA tariffs. While progress was noted, key operational questions remain, and CBP did not commit to a firm refund start date.

Mexico Value Manifest Update and Trade Investigations

This notice discusses updates regarding Mexico's Value Manifest requirements and touches upon Section 301/232 investigations. It highlights topics relevant to international trade, particularly for importers and exporters dealing with Mexican customs regulations.

EU FDI Screening Regulation Revisions and Industrial Accelerator Act

The EU has provisionally agreed on revisions to its FDI Screening Regulation, expanding the list of critical sectors subject to mandatory screening, including dual-use items, strategic technologies like AI and semiconductors, critical raw materials, and certain financial entities. These changes aim to enhance economic security and reduce strategic dependencies across Member States.

Policare v. CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC - Labor Fair Standards Case Filing

A civil case titled Policare v. CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC was filed on March 25, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and concerns Labor: Fair Standards, indicating potential violations of wage and hour laws.