2024

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• CBP issued a withhold release order (WRO) against a frankincense supplier based in Somaliland, based on the alleged use of forced labor in the production of merchandise.
• CBP, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security announced the three-part webinar series, UFLPA 101 for the Seafood Sector, on Nov. 12-14.
• The Miami Tampa Field Office announced the passing of CBP Operations Specialist Monica “Lisi” Guerrier on October 28, 2024.
• CBP published a bulletin proposing to modify and revoke rulings on plastic recycling plants, and wood chipping machines.
• CBP announced its FY2025 quarterly webinar series on the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) program, the first session will be held on November 21, 2024. 
• CBP agriculture specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry intercepted a shipment containing 41 dead bats and 41 dead birds.
• Reminder: CBP will implement rejections for vague cargo descriptions in ACAS effective 12:00 pm EST on November 12, 2024.
• CBP issued a notice of initiation of investigation […]
  

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• CBP published a Federal Register notice stating that individual licensed customs brokers may begin completing qualified continuing broker education courses on Jan. 1, 2025 – the compliance date – and, accordingly, 20 credits as the prorated number of required credit hours for the triennial period starting Feb. 1, 2024, and ending Jan. 31, 2027. 
• CBP issued an Enforce and Protect Act determination, finding Mak Chemicals evaded antidumping duties by transshipping xanthan gum from China through Indonesia. 
• CBP issued guidance for the upcoming requirement to report the country of melt and pour for certain imported steel articles. 
• CBP officers and agriculture specialists assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized 14,745 pounds of prohibited fresh hog plum and fresh passion fruit. 
• The National Marine Fisheries Service updated the HTS codes subject to Certification of Admissibility requirements from Mexico. 

Department of Homeland Security

• DHS announced the addition of three PRC-based textile companies to the UFLPA Entity List.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• CBP released the September 2024 monthly update. Highlights: 
  • Identified $7.6B in duties to be collected 
  • Stopped 425 shipments for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor 
  • Seized 1,873 shipments that contained counterfeit goods 
• CBP released an updated version of the Air Cargo Advance Screening – Implementation Guide (ACAS-IG) Version 2.3.3. 
• CBP and CPSC seized $61,000 in infant products that were determined to be unsafe for entry due to high lead paint content and choking hazards.  
• On October 26, 2024, CBP plans to retire the filer and shipper/consignee legacy ACE portal account views. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

• BIS added 26 entities to the Entity List for activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy.  
• BIS announced the removal of Canada-based Sandvine Incorporated from the Entity […]