Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Customs and Border Protection release A detention order (WRO) against a frankincense supplier in Somaliland for allegedly using forced labor in the production of the commodity.CBP works with the Department of Homeland Security Announce Three-part webinar series UFLPA 101 for the Seafood Sector, November 12-14.The Miami-Tampa Field Office announced the death of CBP Operations Specialist Monica “Lisi” Guerrier on October 28, 2024.U.S. Customs and Border Protection publish Proposal to amend and rescind rulings on plastic recycling plants and wood chippers.CBP announces fiscal year 2025 Quarterly Webinar Series Regarding the Enforcement and Protection Act (EAPA) program, the first meeting will be held on November 21, 2024. CBP Agriculture Specialist at the Louisville Port of Entry intercept The shipment contained 41 dead bats and 41 dead birds.Reminder: CBP will implement rejections of ambiguous cargo descriptions in ACAS starting at 12:00…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP issued Federal Register Notice States that individual licensed customs brokers may complete qualified customs broker continuing education courses beginning on January 1, 2025 (i.e., the compliance date) and prorate the required credits accordingly for the three-year period beginning on February 1, 2024 The number of study hours is 20 credits and ends on January 31, 2027. U.S. Customs and Border Protection release An Enforcement and Protection Act ruling found that Mai Chemical Company evaded anti-dumping duties by transshipping xanthan gum from China through Indonesia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issue guidance Coming soon are requirements to report the countries in which certain imported steel products are melted and poured. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers and agricultural experts assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized 14,745 pounds of prohibited fresh hog plums and fresh passion…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection release Updated monthly in September 2024. Highlights: Determine the tariff that needs to be levied at $7.6B 425 shipments were stopped for further inspection due to suspected use of forced labor. 1,873 consignments containing counterfeit goods seized U.S. Customs and Border Protection release Air Cargo Pre-Inspection – Implementation Guide (ACAS-IG) Updated version 2.3.3. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) seized Baby products valued at $61,000 were determined to be unsafe for entry due to high levels of lead paint and posing a choking hazard. October 26, 2024, CBP plan Disable the Filer and Shipper/Receiver legacy ACE Portal account views. Bureau of Industry and Safety (BIS) Bank for International Settlements additional Twenty-six entities were placed on the Entity List for activities that violate U.S. national security and…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a revamped forced labor website. The redesign includes navigation improvements and a new execution page with statistics and dashboards. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Modified A Withholding Release Order (WRO) against disposable gloves manufactured by Brightway Holdings in Malaysia. Effective immediately, the United States will allow disposable gloves produced by Brightway Group to enter the United States, provided that the gloves otherwise comply with U.S. law. A team of two CBP agricultural experts at the Port of Brownsville intercept A 'port first' pest has the potential to defoliate hundreds of trees and shrubs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection now Accept applications Operates a centralized inspection station (CES) at the Port of Chicago Regional Port. Applications for CES operations must be received by 4pm on November 26th. CBP issued…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) us sign Mutual Customs Assistance Agreement with El Salvador. U.S. Customs and Border Protection active The Lead Field Coordinator (LFC) is responsible for coordinating all critical CBP operations in areas affected by Hurricane Milton. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issue clarification ACE entry type 86 test. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Expand Rejected vague description of air cargo advance inspection (ACAS) compliance deadline until November 12. Felicia Pullam, executive director of trade relations at CBP defend The administration proposed ending de minimis eligibility for goods subject to Section 301 tariffs and reiterated the agency's support for a $2 fee per de minimis package. CBP Norfolk Office seized More than $450,000 in dental supplies lacked country of origin markings. Bureau of Industry and Safety (BIS) Bank for International Settlements Question guidance Provide financial institutions with best practices for compliance…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issue guidance The changes to Section 301 are based on the results of a four-year review of actions taken as part of Section 301 investigations into China's conduct, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.CBP officer in Norfolk, Virginia, seize Food trailers and golf carts from China violate federal motor vehicle safety standards.CBP officers working at the Presidio Port of Entry seized 748 pounds banned from Mexican Bologna.United States Trade Representative (USTR)The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Announce The Biden-Harris administration has secured more than $26.7 billion in global agricultural markets for U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishermen and food manufacturers.Submitted by Catherine Dai written reply The report to the Senate Finance Committee follows hearings earlier this year. In her answer, she…
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade news
Weekly snapshot of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)CBP announced that they will be delaying the deadline for using the Document Imaging System (DIS) as a method for filing CBP Form 1302A cargo declarations. The new deadline is April 1, 2025.CBP seized $268,000 worth of non-FDA-approved drugs in Cincinnati.Wilmington CBP officers seized counterfeit designer handbags worth $151,000.CBP announced that they are centralizing their tax refund functions under one Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). Effective October 1, 2024, tax refund specialists and their respective functions will be managed from the Houston field office under the Center for Petroleum, Gas and Minerals (PNGM).CBP has released new air cargo advance screening (ACAS) implementation guidance.A panel of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Secure Trade Lanes Subcommittee made eight recommendations on how to improve communications between CBP Centers of Excellence and Specialization, brokers and other trading entities.United States Trade…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) In August 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection issuedMonthly Updates. Highlights: 400 shipments were suspended or subject to further inspection due to suspected use of forced labor. The estimated amount of tariffs determined is close to $7.5 billion. 1,997 shipments containing counterfeit goods were seized. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Examples provided Unacceptable cargo descriptions compared to acceptable cargo descriptions. The agency said the list will continue to expand as unacceptable cargo descriptions are identified and acceptable cargo descriptions are further refined. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched New Benefits Available to Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) participants. This offer allows the use of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) to store goods that may be subject to forced labor enforcement actions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Seizure 277 counterfeit Lululemon Everywhere Belt…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce The company is participating in a new program designed to enable airlines to recycle single-use aluminum, paper and plastic items used on international flights arriving in the United States in line with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Green Trade Strategy. U.S. Customs and Border Protection deployed New tax refund application Alternative indicators of retail sales. New requirements Enables return filers to indicate whether a retail sales claim is a replacement claim or a direct identification claim. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cargo and Conveyance Security (CCS) Directorate has released Additional guidance Provides information to the trade and freight logistics industry regarding reporting of Facility Information and Resource Management System (FIRMS) codes when submitting bonded "arrival" notifications in ACE. U.S. Customs and Border Protection appointment Miguel A. Garza serves as Charlotte…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Issued guide The guidance provides specific HTSUS headings that importers should report, as well as when filers may report “N/A” for major and minor smelting countries. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Delay Deploy capabilities with a minimum threshold of $800 associated with ACE Automation by January 11th. U.S. Customs and Border Protection accomplish Vague and unacceptable descriptions of Air Cargo Advance Security Screening (ACAS) are rejected. Delaware Customs and Border Protection Officer seize More than $100,000 worth of undeclared Apple products were shipped to China. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hosting Virtual Career Fair on Sept. 5. The fair highlighted law enforcement and mission support opportunities across the country. EPA Supplemental Guidance document Updated to version 17. These changes reflect updates to language and text, including reporting requirements for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). trump card Customer satisfaction survey…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) India's solar panels continue to face Censorship in the United States Detained for links to Chinese forced labor. Since October 2022, nearly a third of detained Indian electronics shipments have been denied entry. The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold Quarterly Meetings Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Washington, DC. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce Miami International Airport is seeking applications for a new Central Examination Station (CES). The application period opens on August 20 and closes on October 19. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Virtual Forced Labour Workshop Serving importers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. September 28, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will deploy Enhancement of the Document Imaging System (DIS) to facilitate submission of documents related to export vehicles through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). September 23, U.S. Customs and Border…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection release Monthly update for July 2024. Highlights: Nearly $7.8 billion in tariffs are expected to be levied 408 shipments stopped for further inspection due to suspected use of forced labor 2,230 shipments containing counterfeit goods valued at more than $1.2 billion seized U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce one The Harmonized System Update (HSU) contains 1,000 Harmonized Tariff records and 4,158 ABI records. HSU 2412 includes several updates to the PGA HTS Flag indicator for AMS (AM7) and adjustments required for 2024 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) validation. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) will host Two webinars It will be held in September as part of the 2024 NCSD Webinar Series. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce The agency’s 2024-2025 plan will accelerate the testing and adoption…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Opened Registration for the Customs Broker Licensing Examination (CBLE) for the October 23rd session will open on Monday, August 12th. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 11th. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Trade National Commodity Specialists Division (NCSD) release A list of webinars scheduled for September as part of the 2024 NCSD Webinar Series. On August 17, 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deploy Updates to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) make it mandatory to submit Entry Type (ET) 86 transactions before or upon arrival of goods. Beginning August 14, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will be stationed at all U.S. ports of entry. Suspension Seize tuna and seafood caught by the Taiwanese fishing vessel "Yulong 2". U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce Opening the nation's first…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Delay Deployment of enhanced capabilities of the Document Imaging System (DIS) to facilitate submission of vehicle-related export documents through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) until further notice. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that the agency will open a new Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) office in Laredo, Texas early next year. U.S. Customs and Border Protection hold one Resume and Application Workshop on August 1. Recruiters provided information about the CBP hiring process during the workshop. United States Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative Delays A review of China’s Section 301 tariff changes has been initiated, while the review of opinions continues. A final determination is expected in August 2024. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) OFAC has updated its Compliance Hotline, transforming it into a single,…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
Here's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ICYMI: CBP Announce New Broker Continuing Education Certification Agency, Five entities will assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection in developing and implementing accreditation standards for the agency’s new Customs Broker Continuing Education (CE) Program. U.S. Customs and Border Protection published Federal Register Notice Provides advice to the import industry on quarterly IRS interest rates used to calculate interest on past due accounts (underpayments) and duty refunds (overpayments). CBP says planning Development of the new system, which will eventually replace the Automated Business Environment, will move forward this fall. If funding is available, the agency expects to begin software development work on ACE 2.0 capabilities during fiscal year 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announce Implementing the recent USDA rule change that allows individuals to travel with certain fruits and vegetables (peppers and tomatoes for personal use). United States Trade Representative (USTR) Office of the…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regarding the extension of the exclusion of Chinese products under Section 301, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency provided guide Extending 429 specific product exclusions (352 previously reinstated exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions) to 14 June 2024, and certain exclusions to 31 May 2025, during a 14-day transition period. Norfolk Customs and Border Protection Seizure 305 Window air conditioners were found to have fake Energy Star certification marks. Louisville Customs and Border Protection Seizure The three shipments contained a total of 2,387 pieces of counterfeit jewelry. If authentic, the jewelry would have had a combined Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of more than $10.08 million. CBP has released an updated version of the Drawback/TFTEA Drawback Entry Summary Create/Resubmit CATAIR. Version Provides new category codes for Superfund. On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection release June monthly update. Highlights:Determined to impose tariffs of US$6.7 million291 shipments stopped for further inspection due to suspected use of forced labor1,501 shipments of counterfeit goods seizedOn July 15, CBP began implementing a cargo information transmission system to communicate with customs brokers about shipments with invalid consignee names.U.S. Customs and Border Protection Plan your deployment At the end of August, ACE programming allowed the filing of 19 USC § 1313(c)(1)(C)(ii) direct identified retail return tax refund claims using ACE clause codes 56 and 70 and for exports to Canada or Mexico.U.S. Customs and Border Protection Interception Detroit Metropolitan Airport is home to 90 giant African snails. Officials at the Rochester Port of Entry Seizure Various counterfeit designer goods, as well as beauty products and dietary supplements, in violation of the Federal…
A weekly overview of customs and trade news
A weekly overview of customs and trade newsHere's a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (WRO) FAQs. Please click here to view the updated page.The U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Final Rules Import restrictions on archaeological materials from Tunisia. Unless extended, the restrictions will be in effect from July 22, 2024 to February 6, 2029. The import of these materials will be restricted unless accompanied by documentation proving that the materials left Tunisia legally and do not violate the country's export laws. CBP released a Notice Announced in the Federal Register the adjustment to customs user fees for fiscal year 2025. The adjusted user fees will take effect on October 1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Norfolk-Newport News Regional Port, Virginia Seizure A batch of 60 counterfeit and dangerous hair dryers from China. Norfolk CBP and NHTSA Seizure…
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