Snapshot

Notable trade developments – November 2024. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• CBP released the October 2024 monthly update. Highlights:
  • Stopped 557 shipments for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor
  • Seized 1677 shipments that contained counterfeit goods
  • Identified $3.6M in duties and fees owed to the U.S. government
• CBP was the only federal agency selected as one of Military.com’s Top 25 Employers for Veterans 2025.
• Reminder: The Customs Broker Permit User Fee amount changed from $174.80 to $180.57. All broker permits issued on or after October 1, 2024, are subject to the new user fee.
• CBP seized more than $18 million in fake Gibson guitars in largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• BIS published an updated version of Don’t Let This Happen to You!, a list of case examples highlighting BIS enforcement efforts including criminal cases.
• BIS published a final rule imposing new controls on exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) to Pakistan to address diversion concerns.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• DHS added 30 additional companies, including metal and food producers, to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

• OFAC announced the issuance of a $1,104,408 penalty against an individual for 75 violations of OFAC sanctions on Iran. The violations related to remittance of funds between the United States and Iran in order to purchase, renovate, and operate a hotel in Iran.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) […]

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• CBP released the October 2024 monthly update. Highlights: 
  • Stopped 557 shipments for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor 
  • Seized 1677 shipments that contained counterfeit goods 
  • Identified $3.6M in duties and fees owed to the U.S. government 
• CBP issued updated guidance for importer obligations and requirements in completing origin documents – declarations, statements, and certifications of origin.  
• Reminder: The Customs Broker Permit User Fee amount changed from $174.80 to $180.57. All broker permits issued on or after October 1, 2024, are subject to the new user fee. 
• CBP issued guidance implementing USTR’s amendment to Section 301 China duties and product exclusions. 
• CBP agriculture specialists intercepted live larvae from a rare and potentially destructive fruit fly at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. 
• CBP and Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) opened a Forward […]
  

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 […]