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Simply Trade [Crimes]: Deceptive Importing Practices - A Customs Compliance Cautionary Tale with Larry Hanson


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On this Halloween episode of Simply Trade, host Larry Hanson shares a chilling true story of a company that failed to follow international trade regulations. What started as a routine investigation turned into threats of decades in prison.

Main Points

  • The importance of supplier due diligence and verifying country of origin claims
  • How ignoring customs inquiries can escalate issues into criminal cases
  • Contracts should address tariff risks beyond a supplier's control
  • Why engaging trade counsel early is key to avoiding search warrants
  • Proper documentation and transparency help avoid assumptions of criminal intent
  • Larry's cautionary tale serves as an important reminder of compliance's role in protecting livelihoods. By sharing real-world lessons, this episode emphasizes that prevention is better than facing potentially ruinous penalties. Listen in to learn how even inadvertent mistakes can have serious legal consequences if not addressed promptly with expert guidance. Subscribe and leave a review to hear more practical trade compliance guidance.

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    Full show with video available on www.gtc.trade/pod

    Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

    Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
    Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

    Show references:

    • Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
  • Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
  • Lawrence Hanson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-hanson-1bba9014/ 
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