26-0608: Monday's "Export/Import Daily Bugle"

1. No relevant new items.

(Source: Federal Register)

2. Future Federal Register

(Source: Future Federal Register, 8 Jun 2026)

3. CBP Cargo Systems Messages

(Source: DHS/CBP/CSMS)

4. Commerce/BIS (Nothing new.)

(Source: Commerce/BIS)

5. DoD/DCSA Announcements (Nothing new.)

(Source: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency)

6. DoD/DSCA (Nothing new.)

(Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency)

7. OMB/OIRA BIS and DDTC Reviews

(Source: OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs)

8. State/DDTC (Nothing new.)

(Source: State/DDTC)

9. Treasury/OFAC (Nothing new.)

(Source: Treasury/OFAC) [Excerpts]

10. UK Export Control Joint Unit (No relevant items)

(Source: UK ECJU) [Excerpts]

11. US Trade Representative (No new items.)

(Source: USTR Press Office)

12. White House Executive Actions (No relevant items.)

(Source: The White House)

13. ECD: "BIS Working on New Critical Tech Export Control Rule"

(Source: Export Compliance Daily, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts of subscription site.]

The Bureau of Industry and Security is working on a new final rule that could add export controls on certain "critical technologies." The rule, sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on June 4, could impose new restrictions on emerging and foundational technologies as authorized by Section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act. BIS didn't release more information about the rule.

14. ECD: "House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Amid Veto Threat"

(Source: Export Compliance Daily, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts of subscription site.]

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 226-195 late June 4 to pass a bill that would increase sanctions and export controls on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, but the margin fell far short of the two-thirds majority that would be needed to overcome a threatened presidential veto. . . .

The bill would sanction Russian financial institutions and oil and mining companies, as well as Russia's supporters, if Moscow refuses to end the war. It also would sanction tankers that violate the international price cap on Russian oil, seek to prevent exports of semiconductors to Russia and drone parts to Iran, and increase tariffs on Russian goods and services to 500%. . . .

After the House vote on the Ukraine Support Act, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said at a news conference with supporters of the bill that, "I think what we did today is going to shake up the Senate. I don't know if they'll pass this bill, but they're going to now know that we can pass something, and they're going to do something. I don't know what it is." . . .

15. Expeditors News: "White House Announces Customs Enforcement Overhaul"

(Source: Expeditors News 5 Jun 2026) [Excerpts]

In an Executive Order (EO) published on June 3, 2026, the President announced that he is proposing a series of changes that will tighten U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement. This EO direct a fundamental restructuring of U.S. customs enforcement, centered on stricter importer eligibility, enhanced data transparency, and reduced enforcement discretion. Implementation will occur through Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rulemaking over 180 days.

Within 180 days of this EO, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is directed to revise regulations to ensure that IORs maintain a "minimum level of tangible domestic assets, bonding, or both." The minimum bond requirement coverage for IORs will be increased.

IORs will also be required to provide additional data to CBP including "anticipated import volumes, year organized, ownership and beneficial ownership disclosures, business affiliation disclosures, and domestic asset disclosures, and any other data that CBP deems necessary."

Foreign importers of record (FIOR) will no longer be treated the same as United States IORs. FIORs will no longer be allowed to file informal entries, and will only be allowed to file formal entries if they are Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) validated, use a CTPAT validated broker, or with a continuous bond if they have demonstrated to CBP that "revenue would be fully protected and that compliance with the laws, regulations, and instructions enforced by CBP would be assured." . . .

The "Strengthening Customs Enforcement" EO can be found HERE. The accompanying fact sheet can be found HERE.

16. ST&R Trade Report: "Legislative Update: Trade Enforcement, Imports, Exports, Agriculture, Seafood"

(Source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts]. Contact: [email protected], 1-305-894-1035

Trade enforcement. The House Judiciary Committee passed June 3 the "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act" (H.R. 1869) . . . which would strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes . . .

Imports. The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act (H.R. 9162) . . . would (1) prohibit the entry into the U.S. of connected vehicles manufactured or designed in China or manufactured by a Chinese company or an entity in which Chinese companies have a greater than 15 percent stake, (2) establish a process by which manufacturers could apply for an authorization to allow otherwise prohibited vehicles to enter the U.S., and (3) require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop rules and procedures related to implementing these prohibitions, including a list of prohibited vehicles, within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Exports. The "Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act" (H.R. 9161) . . . would commission an International Trade Commission investigation into aluminum scrap exports to countries of concern and require the ITC to consult with domestic aluminum producers, metals recyclers, and unions representing workers involved in aluminum production.

Agriculture. The "Expanding Market Access Act" (S. 4654, introduced June 2 by Sen. Schiff, D-Calif.) seeks to expand U.S. agricultural producers' access to foreign markets by providing technical assistance for infrastructure in foreign markets for U.S. commodities, mandating a report on the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops, and increasing funding for the Market Access Program, which funds overseas marketing and promotional activities of U.S. agricultural products.

Seafood. The "Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols Act" (H.R. 9154) . . . would direct the Department of Commerce to develop within 18 months a methodology for identifying the country of origin of shrimp. A press release from Mace's office states that this bill would also facilitate screening at ports of entry and enforcement of trade restrictions and customs duties.

17. Hogan Lovells: "BIS's new enforcement guidance clarifies license requirement for exports of advanced computing items to entities outside of country group D:5 and Macau"

(Source: Hogan Lovells Engage, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts]

Exporters must continue to seek BIS licenses to, for example, export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) advanced computing items to all destinations worldwide when such items are destined to or for an entity headquartered in, or whose ultimate parent company is headquartered in, Country Group D:5 or Macau.

BIS clarified that this headquarters-based license requirement, which was first introduced in November 2023 in an end-user control (§ 744.23), prior to the AI Diffusion Rule but moved to a different regulatory provision (§ 742.6) under the AI Diffusion Rule, remains in effect notwithstanding BIS' May 2025 press release announcing its intent to rescind and not enforce the AI Diffusion Rule.

Data centers who may have received controlled advanced computing items that were not authorized under a valid BIS license are not required to cease ongoing use, storage, disposal, or servicing of those items because of this guidance, until further notice from BIS. [Full article]

18. Miller & Chevalier: "New Forced Labor Tariffs: What Importers Should Know"

(Source: Trade Compliance Flash) [Excerpts]

On June 2, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the White House seeks to impose new Section 301 tariffs on 86 countries – including 59 countries and the European Union – following the conclusion of its investigation into the enforcement, or lack thereof, of bans on imports produced with forced labor.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 provides statutory authority for the USTR to impose trade sanctions on countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in "unjustifiable" or "unreasonable" acts that burden U.S. commerce.

Over the next 30 days, stakeholders will have the opportunity to suggest changes to the scope of the action. For companies that import from, source in, or rely on supply chains connected to the covered jurisdictions, the proposed tariffs will increase costs and disrupt sourcing strategies. Submitting a comment now may be the best – and only – opportunity to advocate for the exclusion of certain products from the scope of the tariffs. . . . [Full article]

19. Diaz: "FTC Cracks Down on False "Made in the USA" Claims"

(Source: Customs & International Trade Law Blog) [Excerpts]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that falsely claimed that their products were made in the United States.

Made in the USA. The "Made in the USA" labeling rules were enacted to prevent deceptive advertising and ensure customers can make informed purchasing choices. The concept of labeling products with the correct country of origin dates all the way back to the McKinley Tariff Act in 1890, and Congress and federal agencies have updated "Made in the USA" rules over the years.

FTC Jurisdiction. The FTC is charged with preventing deception and unfairness in the marketplace. Under the FTC Act, the Commission may bring legal action against "false or misleading claims that a product is of U.S. origin". The agency is authorized to issue a civil penalty of up to $40,654 per violation. . . .

When Can I Say Made in the USA? For a product to be considered as "Made in the USA" without qualification, that product must be "all or virtually all" made in the U.S. How the Commission determines whether a product is "all or virtually all" made in the U.S. is by looking at whether there was "a 'reasonable basis' to support the claim at the time it is made". To prove the "reasonable basis" standard, a manufacturer or marketer must provide "competent and reliable evidence" to the FTC. . . .

A qualified Made in the USA claim must describe . . .

"All or Virtually All" Made in the USA: . . .

FTC Enforcement Actions: . . .

[Full article]

20. ST&R Trade Report: "A Closer Look at Section 232 Tariff Changes

(Source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts]. Contact: [email protected], 1-305-894-1035

The Trump administration has reworked portions of its Section 232 steel and aluminum derivative tariffs by fine-tuning who pays 25 percent, who gets relief, and under what conditions, all which are effective June 8.

In short, four more products are now squarely in the 25 percent bucket. The bigger story is that a number of products have been shifted out of the 25 percent tariff to a 15 percent additional tariff cap inclusive of MFN rates. These products include agricultural equipment and certain HVAC components. In addition, certain mobile industrial equipment gets its own new category (annex I-C): . . .

There is also targeted relief for machinery. Certain products in HTS chapters 84, 85, or 87 that will be used exclusively in the manufacture of agricultural, fixed industrial, or mobile industrial equipment can now qualify for a 15 percent cap inclusive of the MFN rate instead of the full 25 percent rate.

Finally, the U.S.-metal threshold has been relaxed. The prior rule required 95 percent U.S. metal content to access a reduced tariff rate of 10 percent, but the revised threshold is 85 percent. . . .

21. Volkov: "The Dangers of AI Inaccuracy — Why Human Verification Is Non-Negotiable"

(Source: Volkov Law, 8 Jun 2026) [Excerpts]

Let me say something that the technology industry does not say loudly enough. Artificial intelligence makes mistakes. Serious ones. And in high-stakes professional environments, those mistakes can cause real harm. Every interaction with Claude or ChatGPT comes with the same quiet disclaimer: "AI can make mistakes." We have all seen it. Most of us scroll past it. We should not.

That disclaimer is not boilerplate. It is a warning that deserves to be taken seriously — particularly by professionals who are deploying AI tools in complex, technical, and legally consequential domains.

The Gap Between Confidence and Accuracy

One of the most dangerous characteristics of today's large language models is not that they are wrong. It is that they are wrong with confidence.

AI systems do not hedge the way a careful professional does. They do not say "I am not certain about this" in the way a trusted colleague might pause and double-check a citation. They generate fluent, authoritative, well-structured responses — and embed errors inside that polished presentation in ways that are easy to miss.

This phenomenon — sometimes called hallucination — is not a bug that will be engineered away in the next model update. It is an inherent characteristic of how these systems work. They generate probabilistic outputs based on patterns in training data. When they reach the edges of their knowledge, they do not stop. They continue generating — plausibly, fluently, and sometimes entirely incorrectly.

A Lesson from Legal Practice: . . . [Full article]

22. Skill Dynamics Presents: "The Fundamentals of U.S. Export Regulations" 13-15 October 2026 in Dallas

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24. Bartlett's Unfamiliar Quotations

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Frank Lloyd Wright (8 Jun 1867 – 9 Apr 1959; was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator, whose creative period spanned more than 70 years, designing more than 1,000 structures, of which 532 were completed. Wright believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture.)

"Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change."

Robert Schumann (8 Jun 1810 – 29 Jul 1856; was a German composer, pianist, and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing.)

"Talent works, genius creates."

"You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes."

Byron White (Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White; 8 Jun 1917 – 15 Apr 2002; was an American lawyer and professional football halfback who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1962 to 1993. At the time of his retirement, he was the Supreme Court's only sitting justice appointed by a Democrat and the last-living member of the progressive Warren Court.)

"Where the suspect poses no immediate threat to the officer and no threat to others, the harm resulting from the failing to apprehend him does not justify the use of deadly force to do so."

"We're the only branch of government that explains itself in writing every time it makes a decision."

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