Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:              

 Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • The CBP Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) reappointed 14 members for the 17th term. 
  • The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Charleston, SC.  
  • CBP is accepting applications to operate a Centralized Examination Station (CES) in the Area Port of Port Huron, Michigan. 
    • The initial phase of the process will consist of a 60-day application period, or “open season.” CBP said applications to operate the CES must be received by April 12. 
  • CBP’s Office of Trade has released its updated Guide for the Public: How CBP Sets Bond Amounts to reflect the agency’s current policies and procedures.  
  • Reminder: CBP has advised, effective Feb. 1, the Revenue Division will only accept the current version of CBP Form 5106. 

 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 

  • The FTC is hosting a number of virtual and in-person events for […]