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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP announced the publication of its re-vamped Forced Labor website. The re-design includes navigation improvements as well as a new enforcement page with statistics and dashboards.
CBP modified the withhold release order (WRO) against disposable gloves produced by Brightway Holdings in Malaysia. Effective immediately, the U.S. will allow disposable gloves produced by the Brightway Group to enter the U.S. provided they are otherwise compliant with U.S. laws.
A team of two CBP agriculture specialists at the Port of Brownsville intercepted a “First in Port” pest that had the potential to defoliate hundreds of species of trees and shrubs.
CBP is now accepting applications to operate a Centralized Examination Station (CES) in the Area Port of Port Chicago. Applications to operate a CES must be received by 4 p.m. on Nov. 26.
CBP published an updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-10-18T12:21:57-04:00October 18, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

U.S. signs Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with El Salvador.
CBP activated a Lead Field Coordinator (LFC) to coordinate all of CBP’s essential operations within the impacted region of Hurricane Milton.
CBP issued clarifications to ACE Entry Type 86 Test.
CBP extended its rejection of vague descriptions for the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) compliance deadline to Nov. 12.
CBP Executive Director of Trade Relations Felicia Pullam defended the administration’s proposal to end de minimis eligibility for goods subject to Section 301 tariffs and reiterated the agency’s support for charging a $2 fee per de minimis package.
CBP’s Norfolk office seized over $450,000 in dental supplies lacking country of origin markings.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

BIS issues guidance to financial institutions on best practices for compliance with the Export Administration Regulations.

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-10-11T11:39:54-04:00October 11, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP issued guidance on the modifications made to Section 301 pursuant to the findings of the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.
CBP officers in Norfolk, Virginia, seize food trailers and golf carts from China that violate federal motor vehicle safety standards.
CBP officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 748 pounds prohibited Mexican bologna.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)

USTR and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has secured over $26.7 billion in agricultural market access across the globe for America’s farmers, ranchers, fishers, and food manufacturers.
Katherin Tai submitted written responses to the Senate Finance Committee following a hearing earlier this year. In her answers, she declined to endorse a permanent e-commerce tariff moratorium and called for more money for CBP, to address Section 301 tariff circumvention.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

BIS published its second quarterly update of the boycott Requester List. The list […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-10-04T18:50:23-04:00October 4, 2024|news, Snapshot|0 Comments

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP announced they are delaying the deadline for use of the Document Image System (DIS) as a method to submit the CBP Form 1302A Cargo Declaration. The new deadline is April 1, 2025.
CBP seized $268,000 in unapproved FDA drugs in Cincinnati.
Wilmington CBP officers seized $151k in counterfeit designer brand name handbags.
CBP announced they are centralizing drawback functions under one Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). Effective October 1, 2024, Drawback Specialists and their respective functions will be managed by the Houston Field Office under the Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minerals (PNGM) Center.
CBP published a new Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) implementation guide.
A subgroup of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Secure Trade Lanes Subcommittee laid out eight recommendations for how to improve communications among CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, brokers and other trade entities.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)

USTR issued a federal register notice announcing a docket for public comments on proposed tariff increases following the four-year 301 review. The docket opened on September 23, 2024 and will close on October 22, 2024.
USTR announced an enforcement action under the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) Forest Sector Annex. USTR requested the Government of Peru to verify that five timber shipments exported to the United States from Peru complied with applicable Peruvian […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-09-28T13:51:57-04:00September 28, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CBP released the August 2024 monthly update. Highlights:
- Stopped 400 shipments  or further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor.
- Identified estimated duties of nearly $7.5 billion.
- Seized 1,997 shipments that contained counterfeit goods.
CBP provided examples of unacceptable vs acceptable cargo descriptions. The agency said this list will continue to be expanded as unacceptable descriptions are identified and acceptable descriptions are further refined.
CBP has introduced a new benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) participants. This benefit allows the use of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) to store goods that are subject to potential forced labor enforcement actions.
CBP officers seized 277 counterfeit Lululemon Everywhere Belt bags in Delaware, that had they been authentic would have been worth about $13,000.
The United States signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with the Republic of Uzbekistan, strengthening law enforcement and Customs support between the two nations.

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-09-23T09:15:32-04:00September 20, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments