The BITE Pod

The BITE Team

Welcome to the BITE Pod! The BITE Team takes time every month to discuss the importance of trade compliance for business security, AI technology for the trade community, and how to secure your company's supply chain. Hear from former Homeland Security Investigators on enforcement actions being taken by the federal government and listen in as they interview experts in the field on the best way to reduce business risk.

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    BITE Webinar: Boston ICPA Designated Area Trade Association Q1 2026

    Trade Compliance 2026: Tariffs, False Claims Act Risk & CBP Data Enforcement | ICPA WebinarTrade compliance enforcement is accelerating in 2026. Rising Section 232 tariffs, data-driven CBP audits, and increased False Claims Act whistleblower cases are reshaping customs risk for U.S. importers and exporters.In this New England ICPA Data Group quarterly webinar (hosted by BITE Data), three industry leaders break down what compliance professionals need to know now:Michael Ford, President, Tradebridge ConsultingShannon Hines, CEO & Founder, QuickCode AIJonathan Tico, Attorney & Co-Founding Partner, Tico & Zaveri🔎 What You’ll LearnCBP Data Audits & ACE System ExposureMichael Ford explains why ACE is the government’s master record — and why companies must audit internal systems against it.Key risks discussed:Mismatches between ERP systems and CBP filingsRepairs and warranty transactions outside standard compliance processesDrawback program historical inconsistenciesIncorrect HTS classification and overstated valuesExpanded government agency access to trade dataData gaps are no longer clerical errors — they are enforcement triggers.Tariff Volatility & the Strategic Evolution of Trade ComplianceShannon Hines outlines how compliance has shifted from reactive checkpoint to proactive business partner.Topics include:Section 232 tariffs and rapid tariff changesCompliance teams fielding real-time sourcing and pricing questionsThe limits of spreadsheet-based systemsAI-enabled trade intelligence platformsTrade compliance as business intelligenceTariffs are now a design and sourcing constraint — not just a landed cost issue.False Claims Act & Customs Whistleblower RiskJonathan Tycko breaks down how the False Claims Act is being used in customs enforcement — and why high tariffs create strong incentives for fraud claims.Highlights:Reverse false claims liability for duty underpaymentQui tam (whistleblower) lawsuits and 15–30% relator awardsHigh-risk entry summary fields: origin, HTS classification, declared valueDOJ/DHS Trade Fraud Task ForceParallel civil and criminal enforcementWith increased filings and large settlements, FCA risk is now a central trade compliance concern.If you work in:Trade Compliance | Customs Brokerage | Import Compliance | Export Controls | Global Sourcing | Supply Chain Risk | HTS Classification— this session provides essential insight into 2026 enforcement trends.#TradeCompliance #CustomsCompliance #FalseClaimsAct #Section232 #CBP #Tariffs #QuiTam #ICPA #GlobalTrade #ImportCompliance #TradeFraud #HTSClassification #SupplyChainRisk

    42 мин.
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    Export Controls in Research Environments: Classification, Deemed Exports, and Staying Ahead of Change

    U.S. export controls are becoming more complex — especially for universities, research institutions, and technology-driven organizations operating in global environments. In this episode of The BITE Pod, host Anne Riitho is joined by Dr. Jennifer Saak, Managing Director of Traliance, to break down how export controls actually show up in research and innovation-focused settings. With more than 25 years of experience in export controls compliance and scientific research, Jennifer explains why export classification under the EAR is one of the most challenging aspects of compliance, how deemed exports work in practice, and why compliance officers need to be embedded earlier in research and product development processes. The conversation also explores how organizations can stay ahead of rapidly changing export control regulations, including executive orders, emerging technology controls, and evolving enforcement trends affecting universities and nonprofit research organizations. Jennifer shares practical guidance on systematizing export compliance workflows, building trust with researchers, and using government and industry tools more effectively. This episode is especially relevant for export compliance officers, research administrators, university compliance teams, and global trade professionals navigating export controls in academic and R&D environments.

    30 мин.

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Welcome to the BITE Pod! The BITE Team takes time every month to discuss the importance of trade compliance for business security, AI technology for the trade community, and how to secure your company's supply chain. Hear from former Homeland Security Investigators on enforcement actions being taken by the federal government and listen in as they interview experts in the field on the best way to reduce business risk.