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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

  • CBP to Disable Export Manifest Submission via DIS on Dec 1

    Nov 19, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Dec. 1 will discontinue the use of the Document Image System (DIS) for submitting outbound 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 to Enforce Validations for e214 Submissions Dec 11

    Nov 19, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sent a reminder to the trade it will begin enforcement actions related to the FIRMS Code, Zone ID, and Port of Entry data which is submitted to ACE Foreign Trade Zone Admission transactions in the Production (PROD) environment.
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  • Change in Submission Method for Individual Customs Broker License Applications Nov 14

    Nov 19, 2025
    Customs and Brokers Protection (CBP) is automating the submission method for individual customs broker license applications. As of Nov. 14, individual license applicants will complete and submit all applications and associated fees through the eCBP portal. Individual license applications hand delivered, mailed, or emailed on or after Nov. 14 will be returned to the applicant for submission through the eCBP portal.
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  • CBP Update on Agricultural Products Exempted from Reciprocal Tariffs

    Nov 19, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Nov. 14 provided the trade with updated import entry guidance regarding certain exemptions from tariffs for imported agricultural products as part of the Executive Order, “Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products."
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  • Canada Webinar for Canadian Companies Which Export to US

    Nov 12, 2025
    The Canadian Apparel Association will hold a webinar on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations on Nov. 11. U.S. customs brokers with Canadian apparel importer clients will want to share this information with their Canadian clients.
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  • FWS Targets Squid Imports from Argentina

    Nov 12, 2025
    Customs brokers and importers should be aware that the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is requesting additional information from importers on specific shipments of squid from Argentina. The information is not a permanent new requirement but is being requested on a case-by-case basis.
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  • FDA Moves Away from CBP CSMS for Trade Messages

    Nov 12, 2025
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will no longer use the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CSMS to issue informational messages. The agency will now issue these messages directly to the trade using our own automated notification system.
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  • Draft Cargo Release, GBI Enrollment, and Entry Summary Create – ACE CATAIR Updates

    Nov 4, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Oct. 31 published CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) updates with changes pertaining to the addition of the Altana ID Global Business Identifier (GBI) and the expansion of the GBI field character limit. CBP expects to deploy these changes to the Certification software testing environment on Nov. 6.
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  • Dog Imports – Know the Rules

    Nov 4, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a fact sheet reminding the trade of the requirements for filing an entry for dog imports. The fact sheet reviews the appropriate tariff classification. The HTS includes seven possible tariff classifications, ranging from U.S.-origin dogs returning with their owner to dogs imported for commercial sale or adoption.
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  • CBP Says Enhanced ACE Portal Account Application Now Available – Ensure CBP Form 5106 Information Is Up to Date

    Nov 4, 2025
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said on Oct. 30 that it has automated the process for applying for a new ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) top account with the Importer sub-account view, and if needed, trade parties with an existing CBP Form 5106 (5106 record) on file with CBP and without existing ACE Portal account access should now use the new automated application to apply for ACE Portal access with the Importer sub-account view.
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