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The NEI Weekly Alert delivers timely updates on trade regulations and educational opportunities directly to your inbox every Wednesday. Stay informed about compliance changes, upcoming courses, and industry best practices that help protect your business from costly violations. As your trusted resource for cross-border expertise, this members-only newsletter ensures you never miss critical information needed to optimize your operations and maintain competitive advantage.

Top News This Week 

  • NCBFAA Customs Committee Monitors Recent IEEPA Tariff Changes and Updates

    Dec 12, 2025
    The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., continue to provide our customs broker members with the latest details regarding tariff changes resulting from the implementation of the U.S.-Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal, as well as the latest Customs and Border Protection (CBP) IEEPA guidance and FAQ updates. The Committee will continue sending our members Trump Administration tariff updates and subsequent CBP guidance, as soon as received.
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Latest Articles

  • APHIS Halts Swine-Derived Casings Imports from Spain

    Dec 9, 2025
    The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) informed the NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) that swine-derived casings from Spain are not allowed into the U.S., effective immediately.
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  • Update on Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport Controlled Drayage for Exams

    Dec 9, 2025
    As noted by the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Los Angeles/Long Beach has implemented significant procedural changes concerning the transportation of containers designated for MET and AQI examinations. Moving forward, the transfer of these containers to the Container Examination Station (CES) will be exclusively managed by the CES designated on the entry for the respective exam
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  • CBP Accepting CES Applications for Port of Kansas City, MO

    Dec 9, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection in the Chicago Region, starting Dec. 1, will accept applications through Feb. 1, 2026, from firms interested in operating a Centralized Examination Station (CES) in the Port of Kansas City, Missouri Area.
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  • CBP Accepting CES Applications for Area Port of St. Louis

    Dec 9, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP), effective Nov. 28, is accepting applications over a 60-day period to operate a Centralized Examination Station (CES) in the Port of St. Louis area.
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  • Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2026 due Jan 30

    Dec 9, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a Federal Register notice informing customs brokers that the annual customs broker permit user fee due date for the 2026 calendar year is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The permit user fee for the 2026 calendar year is $185.38 and is due for all active national permits issued on or before Dec. 31, 2025.
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  • CBP Ends Submission of Ocean Export Manifest via DIS on Dec 1

    Dec 2, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminded the trade that on Dec. 1 the agency will discontinue the use of the Document Image System (DIS) for submitting outbound vessel cargo declarations. This includes the CBP Form 1302A: Cargo Declaration, supplemental form CBP 168, and any associated documents that comprise the outbound cargo manifest.
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  • CBP Announces Reimbursable Services Program Selection

    Dec 2, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the selection of 26 stakeholders to participate in the Reimbursable Services Program (RSP), as provided for under Section 481 of the 2002 Homeland Security Act.
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  • CBP Reminds Customs Brokers to Protect ACE Portal User Data

    Dec 2, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminded customs brokers that they are able to restrict access to their employee data by managing permissions through “Read Only” access in the ACE Secure Data Portal.
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  • USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Technology Transfer Investigation

    Dec 2, 2025
    The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Nov. 26 announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The 178 exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on Nov. 29. The exclusions have been extended until Nov. 10, 2026.
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  • CBP Provides Update to Customs Brokers and Importers for ACAS

    Dec 2, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection, which on Nov. 21 published the “Notice of Enhanced Air Cargo Advanced Screening” in the Federal Register and effective 12:01 a.m. ET the same day, provided customs brokers and importers an update on what they need to know regarding the new required data elements.
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