Photo of Kristina Shcheglazova*

Kristina focuses her practice on advising clients on issues related to the importation and exportation of goods, including customs issues such as the classification of goods, country of origin, customs procedures and prior disclosures. She also assists clients with sanctions and export control matters, including compliance with various sanctions and export control requirements, due diligence and sanctions screenings, and advises clients on the application of U.S. sanctions and export control licensing requirements. Her experience extends to addressing issues of forced labor in supply chains, assisting clients with government contracting matters and advising on anti-corruption policies.

*Licensed in MO only, not IL; limited to federal practice only.

On August 28, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposed rule to revise the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariff exclusion process. The proposed rule responds to public comments received in response to BIS’s February 2022 Request for Public Comments. By proposing further revisions to the exclusion request process, BIS

The U.S. Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce issued a business advisory on August 14, 2023, outlining key risks for U.S. companies operating in South Sudan. Concerns revolve around corruption, transparency, and human rights violations. Businesses are particularly cautioned against engaging with entities connected to South Sudanese government officials, especially in the oil and mining

On August 9, 2023, marking the three-year anniversary of the fraudulent August 2020 presidential election in Belarus, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on eight individuals and five entities, focusing notably on the aviation sector.

Among the designated entities, OFAC has targeted the state-owned flagship carrier

On March 15, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has activated two new license codes for use in the Automated Export System (AES). These new codes are related to an Interim Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on October 13, 2022, that

On March 1, 2023, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released President Biden’s 2023 Trade Policy Agenda and 2022 Annual Report. According to the report, the 2023 trade agenda will prioritize creating new opportunities for American workers and families, supporting the middle class, driving decarbonization, and creating good-paying jobs. Additionally, the