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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

• The next Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly public meeting will take place Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Long Beach, CA from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.  
• Beginning July 1, Laredo CBP will begin enforcing penalties for any discrepancies in manifests.  
• CBP announces Chris Leon as the new Area Port Director for San Luis Port, Arizona. 

Department of Commerce  

• Commerce announces the latest speaker lineup for 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

• BIS announced several significant additional export control restrictions and related actions against Russia to further degrade its ability to continue waging war against Ukraine.  

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

• DHS adds PRC-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement List. 

United States Trade Representative (USTR) 

• USTR concludes public engagement to advance supply chain resilience in trade policy initiatives. USTR will now synthesize public […]
  

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• Statement from CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller on new efforts to enhance enforcement and prevent exploitation in the de minimis environment.
• Harmonized Systems Update – 301 exclusion extensions.
• CBP at the Rochester, NY Port of Entry seized counterfeit designer clothing, shoes, and watches valued at $1.6M. 

Department of Commerce 

• Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• BIS imposes penalty on Texas company Airbus DS Government Solutions Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the antiboycott regulations.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)

• USTR announced Laurie-Ann Agama as Assistant United States Trade Representative for Economic Affairs.

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

• OFAC is amending the Syrian Sanctions Regulations – the amendments will update one general license, six general licenses, implement new prohibitions, and add several relevant definitions and interpretations.

U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

• USITC votes to continue investigations on ceramic […]
  

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

• CBP announced a new process that will allow individuals to access business confidential information in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) administrative proceedings. 
  • The process includes an Administrative Protective Order (APO) application where eligible parties may apply for access in cases where they are subject to the investigation.  
• CBP hosted a Change of Command Ceremony to formally instate Africa R. Bell as Port Director for the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport (LA/LB). Congratulations to Africa!  
• Counterfeit championship rings worth over $1.3 million seized by Cincinnati CBP. 
• On June 1, 2024, CBP will retire the link to the Manufacturer ID (MID) tool in the legacy ACE Portal’s References tab. 
• REMINDER: ACE portal modernization – broker point of contact designation requirements. Brokers must designate brokers must designate a record-keeping point of contact and outside of business hours point of contact.  

Department of Commerce  

• Commerce is conducting a new shipper review […]