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Peter Quinter, Chair Customs and International Trade Law Group GrayRobinson , P.A. (954) 270-1864

38 th International Precious Metals Conference June 7 th , 2014- June 10 th , 2014 JW Marriot Grande Lakes Resorts and Spa Orlando, Florida Speaker: Peter Quinter. Contact Information. Peter Quinter, Chair Customs and International Trade Law Group GrayRobinson , P.A. (954) 270-1864

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Peter Quinter, Chair Customs and International Trade Law Group GrayRobinson , P.A. (954) 270-1864

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  1. 38th International Precious Metals Conference June 7th, 2014- June 10th, 2014JW Marriot Grande Lakes Resorts and SpaOrlando, FloridaSpeaker: Peter Quinter

  2. Contact Information Peter Quinter, Chair Customs and International Trade Law Group GrayRobinson, P.A. (954) 270-1864 peter.quinter@gray-robinson.com Skype: Peter.Quinter1 Miami, Florida

  3. Gold, U.S. Customs and Money Laundering – What is the Connection?

  4. Do you have questions about importing/exporting? http://www.grcustomslaw.com

  5. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States of America vs. Natalie Ladin and Jed Ladin

  6. Criminal Charges Entering goods into the United States by means of false statements in violation of 18 USC 545. Smuggling in violation of 18 USC 545. Conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of 18 USC 1956. Conspiracy to smuggle , in violation of 18 USC 371.

  7. Trade Based Money Laundering - a means of transferring money from the United States to foreign countries via the purchase of foreign gold on other precious metals or general merchandise from overseas.

  8. Bank Secrecy ActPATRIOT ActFINCEN

  9. Allegation • Trade based money laundering • Undervaluation of gold imports • Overpayment for foreign seller for gold imports

  10. Importer Declared $6,451,904 in gold scrap shipments Importer wired $24,317,665 to foreign seller of the scrap gold Overpayment of $17,865,761

  11. Declared value $187,673 according to commercial invoice of foreign shipper • Assayed spot price value according to CBP $697,036 • Undervalued by 73% • Upon conviction 20 years of imprisonment for each violation

  12. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Chapter 71 Natural or Cultured Pearls, Previous or semiprecious stones, precious metals, metals clad with previous metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewelry; coin The term “precious metal” means- silver, gold, or platinum.

  13. Imported Silver, Gold, and Platinum enters the United States DUTY FREE • No Customs duties or fees are paid to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  14. U.S. Customs Entry Requirements • Value • Country of Origin • Description • Tariff Classification

  15. CBP Advance Ruling Procedures Question: how to properly value and declare to CBP scrap jewelry imported on consignments Answer: initially declared insurance value, then after assaying and determining a price, amend the declaration to CBP to reflect the actual price paid

  16. CBP Seizure Process • Notice of Detention • Notice of Seizure from CBP Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures office

  17. 30 Days to Respond • 4 Options • File a petition • Claim and cost bond • Abandonment • Offer in compromise

  18. How a Typical Seizure Case Commences with U.S. Customs and Border Protection: • U.S. Customs finds a violation, and places the merchandise onhold for “intensive examination”.

  19. What Type of Merchandise is Subject to Seizure? • Prohibited Merchandise (Counterfeit, Controlled substances) • Restricted Merchandise (CPSC, FDA, Quota) • Undeclared, unreported or smuggled merchandise (non-reporting of currency over 10,000) • Goods which aid or facilitate the illegal importation of merchandise

  20. Cases are sent to Chief, Penalties Branch, Regulations & Rulings, Office of International Trade Value of the merchandise is over $100,000. Novel or complex issues concerning a Ruling, policy or procedure. HQ Recommendation sent to FP&F and Final Decision issued by FP&F. FP&F Refers certain cases to CBP’s Headquarters

  21. Currency Seizures

  22. Penalty Authority • U.S. Customs Statutory authority to issue penalties is from Title 19 U.S.C. § 1592 for: • Fraud • Gross Negligence • Negligence • 19 CFR Part 171 • Appendix B • Offer in Compromise

  23. Contact Information Peter Quinter, Chair Customs and International Trade Law Group GrayRobinson, P.A. (954) 270-1864 peter.quinter@gray-robinson.com Skype: Peter.Quinter1 Miami, Florida

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