TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEDERAL REGISTER
President Removes Some Canadian Products Subject to 50% Import Tariffs
State Dept Designates New SDN Parties
Future Federal Register (One item.)
OTHER GOVERNMENT SOURCES
CBP Cargo Systems Messages
CBP Reminder: Licensed Customs Brokers Must Complete Continuing Education by 31 Jan 2027
Commerce/BIS (Nothing new.)
State/DDTC DECCS System Will be Out 5 Nov 2026
Treasury/OFAC Issues Amended Iran General License
White House Actions (No relevant items.)
NEWS
Breaking Defense: “New UK Policy Requires Foreign Defense Contractors to Invest locally for £50M+ Deals”
Breaking Defense: “Pentagon to Pick New US Base Location by June 2027, Prioritizing 4 Requirements”
Expeditors News: “CBSA Announces Changes to Health Canada Consumer Product Import Requirements”
ST&R Trade Report: “No Section 232 Tariffs on Robotics and Industrial Machinery”
OPINION
Diaz: “What Happens When CBP Audits Your Business? A Complete Guide for Importers”
ST&R Trade Report: “Customs Broker Permit Fee Due by Jan. 29”
Volkov: “Are Your Import Declarations Accurate?”
TRAINING EVENTS & CONFERENCES
FD Associates Presents: “ITAR Compliance Programs” Workshop, 18-19 Nov 2026
Global Training Center Presents: “ITAR for Empowered Officials” 28 Jan 2027
EX/IM MOVERS & SHAKERS
List of Export/Import Job Openings
EDITOR'S NOTES
Do You Have Access to the Latest and Greatest ITAR and FTR?
Bartlett's Unfamiliar Quotations
Today in History
Do You Need to Update Your Daily Bugle Profile?
Are Your Copies of Export/Import Regulations Current?
ITEMS FROM THE FEDERAL REGISTER
1. President Removes Some Canadian Products Subject to 50% Import Tariffs
(Source: 91 FR 68861, 30 Oct 2026) [Editor’s summary]
AGENCY: Executive Office of the President
ACTION: Proclamation 11076 of October 23, 2026: “Further Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles”
SUMMARY: President Trump determined that Canada’s motor vehicle tariff regime discriminates against U.S. commerce and imposed a 50% additional ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products under Section 338 of the Tariff Act.
After a three-day suspension in August 2026, the duties took effect when Canada allegedly failed to remove the discriminatory measures.
This proclamation modifies the scope of products subject to the 50% tariff, removing some Canadian products and adding others. See product list HERE.
DATE: The changes took effect October 30, 2026.
2. State Dept Designates New SDN Parties
(Source: 91 FR 68585, 30 Oct 2026)
Agency: State Department
ACTION: Notice of Designation.
SUMMARY: The Department of State announced sanctions designations on Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under multiple Executive Orders involving WMD proliferation, Iran-related arms activities, harmful Russian foreign activities, and repression in Cuba. The designated persons have been added to Treasury’s SDN List after an interagency determination that applicable legal criteria were met. As a result, all property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons generally may not engage in transactions with them.
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable dates.
3. Future Federal Register (One item.)
(Source: Future Federal Register)
State Department; Notices; Sanctions Action against Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, Matrix LLC, and Special Technology Services LLC FZ. Scheduled Pub. Date: 2 Nov 2026. Permalink
OTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCES
4. CBP Cargo Systems Messages
(Source: DHS/CBP/CSMS)
CSMS # 70314289 - Further Modifying Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada
CSMS # 70299654 - ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance Window from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, November 1, 2026
CSMS # 70297853 - ACE Portal Update: New Financial Transactions Tab Coming Soon
5. CBP Reminder: Licensed Customs Brokers Must Complete Continuing Education by 31 Jan 2027
(Source: CBP Continuing Education, 1 Oct 2026)
To maintain your Customs Broker license, you must complete 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) by January 31, 2027. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the revocation of your customs broker’s license.
Visit the Customs Broker Triennial Status Report (TSR) and Continuing Education (CE) Requirements | U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Customs Broker Continuing Education | U.S. Customs and Border Protection webpages.
CE Requirements: Individual brokers must complete 20 hours of CE credits to maintain their license for the current triennial.
Brokers should file their TSR as soon as their CE credits are complete. The deadline is January 31, 2027.”
[Full requirements]
6. Commerce/BIS (Nothing new.)
(Source: Commerce/BIS)
7. State/DDTC DECCS System Will be Out 5 Nov 2026
(Source: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls)
The Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS) will undergo system maintenance on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00pm (ET). Industry users may experience service degradation, interruptions, or limited application functionality within DECCS during this maintenance window.
8. Treasury/OFAC Issues Amended Iran General License
(Source: Treasury/OFAC, 29 Oct 2026)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran General License FF-1, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving International Development Bank for Investment and Finance."
9. White House Actions (No relevant items.)
(Source: The White House)
NEWS
10. Breaking Defense: “New UK Policy Requires Foreign Defense Contractors to Invest locally for £50M+ Deals”
(Source: Breaking Defense News, 30 Oct 2026) [Editor’s summary]
The UK will require foreign defense contractors winning Ministry of Defence contracts worth £50 million or more to provide offset benefits potentially equal to the contract value, including establishing UK manufacturing, investing in British suppliers, and transferring technology. The policy takes effect in April 2027 and will be administered by a new Offset Authority responsible for approving, valuing, and monitoring compliance.
For defense exporters, UK market access will increasingly depend on demonstrating meaningful industrial participation and long-term partnerships with UK industry, particularly SMEs. The policy strengthens the UK's “buy British” industrial strategy and may influence source-selection decisions even when foreign firms compete on price or performance.
A key early test could be the £1.5 billion Skynet 6 Wideband Satellite System competition between Airbus and Lockheed Martin. Contractors pursuing major UK defense opportunities should review supply-chain localization, technology-transfer controls, intellectual-property protections, and offset commitments as part of bid planning.
The policy also aligns with the UK's expansion of defense spending by 3% of GDP by 2030.
11. Breaking Defense: “Pentagon to Pick New US Base Location by June 2027, Prioritizing 4 Requirements”
(Source: Breaking Defense News, 30 Oct 2026) [Editor’s summary]
The Pentagon is seeking proposals from states for a massive new, highly hardened military installation and plans to select a site by June 2027, with initial state nominations due Dec. 1, 2026.
The effort, led by Assistant Secretary of Defense Dale Marks, follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive to establish a resilient homeland base capable of supporting next-generation military operations.
The installation is envisioned as more than a traditional base, effectively a new city designed to host advanced capabilities such as autonomous drone strike formations, directed-energy and counter-drone units, hypersonic forces, and AI-enabled joint task forces.
Four primary selection criteria will guide the competition:
Land Availability: Approximately 100,000-250,000 acres, though exceptional proposals outside that range will be considered.
Population Capacity: Ability to support 15,000-25,000 active-duty personnel and their families, totaling roughly 80,000-100,000 residents.
Infrastructure Resilience: The base must be largely self-sufficient, using technologies such as modular nuclear reactors, hardened microgrids, and closed-loop water systems. Within 24 months, it must demonstrate the ability to sustain 30 days of full operations while completely disconnected from civilian utilities.
Public-Private Partnerships: States are encouraged to leverage private investment for housing, schools, hospitals, digital infrastructure, and other support services, while DoD funds operational and defense-related facilities.
Marks emphasized transparency in the evaluation process to avoid perceptions of political favoritism. Following state submissions, Pentagon officials will refine proposals, assess site-specific advantages and drawbacks, and develop detailed concepts before making a final recommendation. Funding is expected to begin with a preliminary allocation in the Pentagon’s FY 2028 budget request.
Practical Takeaway: States able to offer large tracts of land, resilient energy infrastructure, strong community support, and innovative public-private financing arrangements will have the strongest competitive advantage.
12. Expeditors News: “CBSA Announces Changes to Health Canada Consumer Product Import Requirements”
(Source: Expeditors News, 29 Oct 2026)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced upcoming changes to the Single Window Integrated Import Declaration (IID) requirements under the Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD) Addendum v1.7.
The changes will impact goods regulated under Health Canada’s Consumer Products Program and include:
Replacement of existing age-based categories with new product-specific categories;
Health Canada matching based on Harmonized System (HS) classification;
Introduction of HC99 for goods exempt from Health Canada data requirements; and
Updates to Intended Use and cosmetic reporting requirements.
CBSA is expecting to implement the changes in February 2027, to give time for testing and for importers to review affected products to ensure HS classifications, product categories, and applicable regulatory information are accurate and available ahead of implementation.
Additional information on the v1.7 update is HERE. CBSA’s ECCRD homepage is HERE. [Full article]
13. ST&R Trade Report: “No Section 232 Tariffs on Robotics and Industrial Machinery”
(Source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, 30 Oct 2026). [Excerpts] Contact: [email protected], 1-305-894-1035
President Trump has declined to impose Section 232 tariffs on imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components. Trump made this decision despite the Department of Commerce’s determination in its Section 232 investigation that these goods are being imported under such circumstances as to threaten to impair U.S. national security.
DOC concluded that the U.S. relies on foreign imports for most types of robotics and industrial machinery and their components, that the value of such imports has increased over the last decade and is projected to continue to increase, and that these goods when sourced from foreign entities can pose significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Instead of imposing Section 232 tariffs on such imports, the president directed the DOC and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue the negotiation of agreements with foreign trading partners to adjust imports.
[Full article]
OPINION
14. Diaz: “What Happens When CBP Audits Your Business? A Complete Guide for Importers”
(Source: Customs & International Trade Law Blog, 30 Oct 2026) [Editor’s Summary]
• Author: Jennifer Diaz, Diaz Trade Law LLP
A CBP audit is a compliance review of an importer’s customs operations, records, transactions, and internal controls. Audits are typically risk-based and do not necessarily indicate suspected fraud, but they can uncover errors that result in significant duty assessments, penalties, or corrective actions across multiple years of imports.
CBP commonly focuses on tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, AD/CVD compliance, duty payments, recordkeeping, and the effectiveness of internal compliance controls. Triggers may include inconsistent import data, classification or valuation concerns, prior compliance issues, AD/CVD exposure, or industry-specific enforcement priorities.
Audits generally begin with a notice and entrance conference, followed by extensive document requests, employee interviews, internal-control testing, and transaction sampling. CBP may review entry records, invoices, accounting data, supplier agreements, origin documentation, and broker oversight procedures. Findings are typically discussed in a closing conference and may lead to recommendations, additional duties, penalties, or further enforcement action.
Practical advice: Maintain strong customs controls, preserve records, verify classifications and valuations, monitor AD/CVD exposure, and periodically test compliance processes before CBP does. If audited, organize a response team, understand the scope, and respond accurately and promptly.
15. ST&R Trade Report: “Customs Broker Permit Fee Due by Jan. 29”
(Source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report, 30 Oct 2026). Contact: [email protected], 1-305-894-1035
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has set Jan. 29, 2027, as the due date for payment of the annual customs broker permit user fee, which for 2027 will be $190.88 (up from $185.38).
This fee is assessed for each customs broker permit held by an individual, partnership, association, or corporation. It is payable for each calendar year for a national permit held by a broker and may be submitted through either the eCBP portal or at the processing Center. If not paid on time, the permit is automatically revoked by operation of law.
16. Volkov: “Are Your Import Declarations Accurate?”
(Source: Volkov Law, 29 Oct 2026) [Editor’s Summary]
• Principal Author: Michael Volkov, Volkov Law Group LLC
Lying about where your goods come from is now one of the most expensive mistakes in trade compliance. DOJ stood up a dedicated trade fraud task force in August of last year, and it moved fast. Its first settlement came three months later.
This May, it announced the largest customs-related False Claims Act recovery ever, roughly $550 million from aluminum companies and affiliated warehouses accused of evading anti-dumping and countervailing duties by disguising Chinese aluminum extrusions as unregulated pallets. A week later, two steel companies paid $19 million for allegedly passing off steel from several countries as Canadian or American.
Here’s the legal engine: Underpaying duties you owe the government is a reverse false claim, which means treble damages and whistleblower awards, and data miners are now behind more than 45% of new qui tam filings.
So patterns in your public import data are visible to people who profit from finding them. As tariffs climb, so does the temptation to mis-declare country of origin, tariff classification, or value.
Put customs and origin compliance inside your enterprise risk assessment, audit your broker’s entries, and verify origin documentation yourself. Don’t assume your broker did.
TRAINING EVENTS & CONFERENCES
17. FD Associates Presents: “ITAR Compliance Programs” Workshop, 18-19 Nov 2026
(Source: Sarah Huffman)
What: “Advanced ITAR Compliance Programs” workshop
Where: At Your Computer
When: 18-19 Nov 2026 (Wed-Thurs), 9 am to 1 pm EST
Summary: This workshop is two half-day sessions for persons responsible for ITAR compliance. We will review compliance plans and procedures, training, auditing, voluntary disclosures, and export license types. An ITAR basics program is recommended.
Presenters: Jenny Hahn, President, FD Associates and other FD Associates employees.
Sponsor: FD Associates, Inc
18. Global Training Center Presents: “ITAR for Empowered Officials” 28 Jan 2027
(Source: Global Training Center)
What: ITAR, USML and Regulatory Updates Webinar $295
When: Thursday, 28 Jan 2027, 9-11am CT
Where: Online
Summary: This course is for empowered officials (EOs). It explores export control requirements, focusing on the ITAR. Criminal and administrative penalties for violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and ITAR are included.
Presenter: George W Thompson
Register: HERE. Info at [email protected].
EX/IM MOVERS & SHAKERS
19. List of Export/Import Job Openings
(Source: Editor)
Submit job openings HERE.
(To view job description, click Job ID or Title.)
RECENT:
Briggs & Stratton. Job location: Milwaukee, WI. Title: Trade Compliance Specialist
Dedicated Computing. Job location: Waukesha, WI. Title: International Trade Compliance Specialist
GE Aerospace. Job location: Cincinnati, OH. Title: Lead Specialist, International Trade Compliance
Mercedes-Benz. Job locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; San Jose, CA, and U.S. remote. Title: Senior Counsel, Export Compliance (Contractor). Job ID: Legal (4031)
Northrop Grumman. Job location: Australia-Fortitude Valley. Title: Senior Principal Compliance Officer. Job ID: R10255693
Northrop Grumman. Job location: Keyser, WV. Title: Global Trade Analyst. Job ID: R10255574
FULL LIST (Includes above entries.):
Altimeter Solutions. Job location: Londonderry, NH. Title: Remote Export Compliance Coordinator. Job ID: JP6978
Amazon Global Logistics. Job location: U.S. Remote. Title: Customs Compliance Specialist. Job ID: 10538268
Anduril Industries. Job location: Sydney, Australia (will consider U.S. Person relocation). Title: International Trade and Compliance Leader, APAC. Job ID: 5246828007
Arotech. Job location: Ann Arbor, MI (Hybrid). Title: Director of Trade Compliance. Job ID: 2026-072101. Contact: Erin Heine, 1-734-761-5836
AV. Job locations: 10 U.S. locations. Title: Trade Compliance Officer. Job ID: 8195. Contact: Cherie Labick
Axiom Law. Job location: U.S. Remote. Title: Export Trade Compliance Counsel
BAE Systems. Job location: Hybrid (multiple locations). Title: Senior Manager, Global Trade
Barnes & Thornburg. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: International Trade Associate
Briggs & Stratton. Job location: Milwaukee, WI. Title: Trade Compliance Specialist
Caterpillar. Job location: Singapore. Title: Manager Regional Trade Compliance
Continental Electronics. Job location: Richardson, TX. Title: Trade Compliance Analyst. Job ID: 36830. Contact: Maria Jabara, 1-310-658-7787
Dedicated Computing. Job location: Waukesha, WI. Title: International Trade Compliance Specialist
Elanco. Job location: Indianapolis, IN. Title: Senior Counsel, Global Trade
Eli Lilly. Job location: Indianapolis, IN. Title: Associate Director - Trade Sanctions Compliance. Job ID: R-108914. Contact: Bailey Patten, 1-864-875-1659
Entegris. Job location: Chaska, MN. Title: Senior Trade Compliance Specialist. Job ID: REQ-13241
Expeditors. Job location: Noorderlaan, Antwerpen, Belgium. Title: Customs Brokerage Agent
Expeditors. Job locations: Brisbane, CA; Grapevine, TX. Title: Customs Brokerage Agent
Export Compliance Solutions & Consulting. Job location: U.S. Remote. Title: Sales Representative-Software Sales. Contact: Suzanne Palmer
GE Aerospace. Job location: Cincinnati, OH. Title: Lead Specialist, International Trade Compliance
GE Aerospace. Job locations: Evendale, OH; Lynn, MA; Norwalk, CT. Title: Lead Specialist, International Trade Compliance. Job ID: R5039226
General Atomics. Job locations: San Diego, CA (hybrid) or another U.S. location including Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; Tupelo, MS; Denver, CO. Title: Senior Trade Compliance Integrator. Job ID: 52696BR. Contact: James Van Eenenaam
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Job location: San Diego (Poway), CA (hybrid). Title: Senior Director, International Trade Compliance. Job ID: 54950BR. Contact: Arthur Shulman
General Dynamics. Job location: Scranton, PA. Title: Regulations Compliance Specialist II. Job ID: 2026-35876
Hillspire. Job locations: Arlington, VA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA. Title: Export Control Jurisdiction and Classification Manager. Job ID: 1762. Contact: Tracy Gronewold
Honeywell Aerospace. Job location: Charlotte, NC. Title: Trade Compliance General Counsel. Job ID: 147681
IDD Aerospace. Job location: Redmond, WA. Title: Trade Compliance Specialist. Job ID: 8626. Contact: Anne Singh, 1-425-628-5983
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Job location: Birmingham, AL. Title: General Attorney, Immigration and Customs
L3Harris. Job location: Palm Bay, FL. Title: Senior Manager, Trade Compliance - Sector Lead Empowered Official. Job ID: 43449. Contact: Christina Green, 702-497-1450
Leonid. Job locations: Rancho Cordova, CA; North Canton, OH; Plainfield, IL. Title: Trade Compliance Program Manager
Lockheed Martin. Job locations: Syracuse, NY; Owego, NY. Title: International Trade Compliance, Senior Staff. Job ID: 733880BR. Contact: Rebecca Edwards, 1-203-540-7922
Lockheed Martin. Job location: Hybrid. Title: Operations Team Lead - Senior Staff - U.S. Export - Level 5
Lockheed Martin. Job location: Orlando, FL. Title: International Trade Compliance Staff--Level E4
Mastronardi Produce. Job location: Livonia, MI. Title: Customs Manager (Certified Customs Specialist). Job ID: CUSTO011196. Contact: Tiziana Mastronardi, 1-519-796-7710
McCarter & English. Job locations: Newark, NJ; Stamford, CT; New York, NY. Title: Trade Specialist. Job ID: 001. Contact: Christine Lydon
Medtronic. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Principal Legal Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (Import)
Medtronic. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Senior Principal Legal Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (Export)
Mercedes-Benz. Job locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; San Jose, CA, and U.S. remote. Title: Senior Counsel, Export Compliance (Contractor). Job ID: Legal (4031)
Mercedes-Benz. Job location: Atlanta, GA. Title: Senior Counsel, Export Compliance. Job ID: LI-ST1
Northrop Grumman. Job location: Keyser, WV. Title: Global Trade Analyst. Job ID: R10255574
Northrop Grumman. Job location: Australia-Fortitude Valley. Title: Senior Principal Compliance Officer. Job ID: R10255693
Northrop Grumman. Job locations: 9 locations. Title: Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst. Job ID: R10240096
Northrop Grumman. Job locations: 9 locations. Title: Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst - Level 2 or 3. Job ID: R10243563
Northrop Grumman. Job locations: McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; Warner Robins, GA. Title: Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst. Job ID: R10249827
PCC Airfoils. Job location: Douglas, GA. Title: Facility Trade Compliance Officer. Job ID: 13286
Peraton. Job location: Reston, VA (& local remote). Title: Manager, Trade Compliance. Job ID: 169785. Contact: Julia Mason
Planet. Job locations: DC Metro Area; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Remote. Title: Technical Program Manager, Trade Compliance. Job ID: 8014103. Contact: Ashley McNally
Planet Labs. Job location: San Francisco, CA. Title: Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance. Job ID: 8069677. Contact: Albert Zuniga
Quantinuum. Job location: Arlington, VA (hybrid). Title: Director of Export & Compliance. Job ID: 1015
Radiant. Job location: Renton, WA. Title: International Operations Specialist Lead
Rapiscan Systems. Job location: Billerica, MA. Title: Trade Compliance Manager. Job ID: 37117. Contact: Jon Logins, 1-978-584-6450
Rieter AG. Job location: Winterthur, Switzerland. Title: Head of Trade Compliance. Contact: Jasmin Bauer
Sidley Austin. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: International Trade Analyst. Job ID: LI-KG1
SpaceX. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Counsel, Global Trade Compliance
SpaceX. Job location: Hawthorne, CA. Title: Counsel, Global Trade Compliance
SpaceX. Job location: Starbase, TX. Title: Counsel, Global Trade Compliance
TE Connectivity. Job location: Hybrid in Wayne, PA, or Greensboro, NC. Title: Senior Manager, Global Trade Services - Automotive. Job ID: 158441
Teledyne. Job locations: Garland, TX; Billerica, MA; Elkridge, MD. Title: Trade Compliance Director, Aerospace & Electronics Segment. Job ID: REQ33489
Teledyne. Job locations: Billerica, MA; Elkridge, MD; Goleta, CA; Hudson, NH. Title: Export Licensing Specialist (EAR / ITAR). Job ID: 36249
Teledyne. Job location: Dallas, TX. Title: Trade Compliance Coordinator. Job ID: 31844
Torres Trade Law. Job location: Dallas, TX. Title: International Trade & National Security Associate. Job ID: 154. Contact: Olga Torres, 1-214-295-8473
Tower Semiconductor. Job location: Newport Beach, CA. Title: Export and Trade Compliance Director. Job ID: 9597. Contact: Alyssa Olaosebikan, 1-949-435-8549
Unical Aviation. Job location: Glendale, AZ. Title: Senior Export Control Manager. Job ID: 2026-0778. Contact: Rebecca Whiteley, 1-626-949-3325
Unical Aviation. Job location: Glendale, AZ; Boca Raton, FL; or Herndon, VA. Title: Senior Legal Counsel
U.S. Air Force. Job location: Peterson AFB, CO. Title: Intelligence Specialist (Foreign Disclosure) (GG 13). Job ID: 889268300. Contact: IC - Air Force DCIPS, 800-525-0102
U.S. Commerce/BIS. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Export Policy Analyst (GS 12-13). Job ID: BIS-OASEA-DHA-27-13072553. Contact: Cathy Mason
U.S. Commerce/BIS. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Export Policy Analyst (GS 11-12). Job ID: 889883600. Contact: Cathy Mason
U.S. Commerce/ITA. Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Supervisory Foreign-Trade Zones Analyst (GS 15). Job ID: ITA-EC-DE-27-13084545
U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Job location: Seattle, WA. Title: General Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel
U.S. Defense Technology Security Administration. Job location: Alexandria, VA (plus telework). Title: Lead Export Control Analyst (GS 15). Job ID: ST-13078583-26-AES
U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Job location: Chicago, IL. Title: General Attorney (Trade Regulation) (GS 12 – 15). Job ID: 13078587-26-BCP
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Job location: Washington, DC. Title: Attorney Advisor, Office of General Counsel (GS 14-15). Job ID: 887898700. Contact: Melanie West
EDITOR'S NOTES
20. Do You Have Access to the Latest and Greatest ITAR and FTR?
Bartlett's Annotated ITAR ("BITAR") (13 Oct 2026) and Bartlett's Annotated FTR ("BAFTR") (6 July 2026) are Word documents to download to your laptop to keep you updated on the latest amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130) and the Foreign Trade Regulations (15 CFR Part 30).
They contain over a thousand footnotes of errors in the official text, section histories, key cases, practice tips, Consent Agreements, glossaries, and extensive Tables of Contents. You download the updated edition when the regs are amended, so you'll always have the latest regulations.
But if the official on-line version of the ITAR is free, why subscribe to the BITAR?
Answer: Compare the BITAR with the Government's free version.
You'll see why all export professionals must use the BITAR and BAFTR.
21. Bartlett's Unfamiliar Quotations
(Source: Brainy Quotes)
John Adams (30 Oct 1735 – 4 Jul 1826; was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States, from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain, and he served as the first vice president of the United States.)
- “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
- “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.”
- “Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.”Nisandeh Neta (Born 30 Oct 1968; is an Israeli-Dutch entrepreneur, business trainer, author, and philanthropist. He started his first software company at the age of 18, became a millionaire by 23, and started 5 other successful companies. He is has created numerous training programs, authored bestselling books, and mentored thousands of people worldwide.)
- “Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things. Success is doing the right things right, right now.”William Halsey (William Frederick Halsey Jr.; 30 Oct 1882 – 16 Aug 1959; was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He is one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being Ernest King, William Leahy, and Chester W. Nimitz.)
- “I never trust a fighting man who doesn't smoke or drink.”Paul Valéry (Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry; 30 Oct 1871 – 20 Jul 1945; was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction (drama and dialogues), his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events. Valéry was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 12 different years.)
- “Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them.”
- “That which has always been accepted by everyone, everywhere, is almost certain to be false.”
Some Halloween funnies:
Why did the vampire need mouthwash? Because he had bat breath.
What’s a ghoul’s favorite drink? Anything with boos.
What do ghosts use to do their makeup? Vanishing cream.
Why do demons and ghouls hang out together? Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend!
What’s a mummy’s favorite way to relax? Solving cryptograms.
When is it bad luck to be followed by a black cat? When you’re a mouse.
What is a zombie’s favorite appetizer? Finger food.
How do you buy things on the dark web? With crypt-ocurrency!
22. Today in History
(Source: History Channel)
On October 30, 1938, 23-year-old Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on the Air broadcast a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ science-fiction novel The War of the Worlds. The program was presented in the style of live news reports, interrupting regular programming with increasingly alarming bulletins describing a Martian invasion beginning in Grovers Mill, New Jersey.
Many listeners tuned in after the broadcast had started and missed the opening announcement, identifying it as a dramatic play. As a result, some believed the reports were genuine. Realistic sound effects, convincing performances, and urgent-sounding news updates heightened the sense of authenticity. The drama described Martian war machines destroying military forces, spreading poisonous gas, and advancing across the country, creating fear and confusion among portions of the audience.
Although newspapers later exaggerated the extent of the panic, the broadcast quickly became one of the most famous events in American broadcasting history. The Federal Communications Commission investigated the program but concluded that no laws had been violated.
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(Source: Editor)
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24. Are Your Copies of Export/Import Regulations Current?
(Source: Editor)
The official versions of the following regulations are published annually in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) but are updated as amended in the Federal Register. The latest amendments are listed below.
19 CFR, Ch. 1, Pts. 0-199.
26 Sep 2026 (91 FR 55170) Electronic Export Manifest final rule, prescribed a new 19 CFR 123.93 requiring rail export manifest information to be sent electronically. The rule is effective October 26, 2026, and CBP will begin enforcing it on October 26, 2027.
15 CFR Subtitle B, Ch. VII, Pts. 730-774.
28 Aug 2026 (91 FR 5547), a correction of a typo in Supplement No. 1 to Part 774, in the original rule of 24 Aug 2026 (91 FR 52501), which removed Chinese and Turkish entities.
15 CFR Part 30
11 June 2026 (91 FR 35383): Amendment to Correct Errors. It fixed the note to § 30.2(a)(1)(iv), which still pointed to § 30.16, a section the March 30 rule had removed.
(The latest Bartlett's Annotated FTR ("BAFTR") is 6 Jul 2026.)
DoD 5220.22-M, 32 CFR Part 117
19 Aug 2021 (86 FR 46597): Extended compliance date for reporting and approval of foreign travel under SEAD 3 for contractors. A second, broader amendment was proposed in December 2023 but has not been published as a final rule.
27 CFR Part 447: Importation of Arms, Ammunition, and Implements of War
6 May 2026 (91 FR 24352, 34348, 24362, 24364): Revised four sections in 27 CFR § 447 and 479, to refer to Commerce regulations and court cases.
22 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter M, Parts 120-130
Oct. 1, 2026 (91 FR 62313): Removed Syria from ITAR § 126.1(d)(1). On Oct. 13, 2026, changes to Sections 120.54 and 121.0 took effect.
(The latest edition of Bartlett's Annotated ITAR ("BITAR") is Oct. 13, 2026)
(OFAC FACR): 31 CFR, Parts 500-599, Embargoes, Sanctions, Executive Orders
“Title 31 was last amended 9/30/2026, amending numerous OFAC sanctions regulations, including: 31 CFR Parts 510, 525, 526, 528, 535, 536, 539, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 560, 561, 562, 566, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, and 594.”