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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy, Department of Labor, and Department of State, announced the three-part webinar series, UFLPA 101 for the Seafood Sector, on Nov. 12-14.

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome JD Group US Customs Broker and Multilog International which have recently joined our association.

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.

NCBFAA is collecting information and reports from anyone who sat for the Oct. 23 Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) that had an unusual or problematic experience with the administration of the exam.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during an in-person quarterly meeting with customs brokers at JFK International Airport on Oct. 17 provided an update on the latest cargo statistics, as well as seizures carried out by the agency, so far this year.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Atlanta issued an update for hand-carried merchandise imported into the U.S. on board aircraft, specifically the procedure for entering a MOT 60.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a CSMS Message to update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes subject to Certification of Admissibility requirements from Mexico to align the codes with the International Trade Commission's 2024 revision to the tariff schedule.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) released four rules in the Oct. 23 Federal Register that are intended to modernize space-related export controls.

The Census Bureau announced changes/additions to its list of port of unlading codes, effective immediately.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has added three new validations to Appendix J – Response Codes.

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Baylink Shipping, Express Ocean Logistics, GLOVIS America, Green Dragon International Logistics, Henry A. Kelley, Journey Freight Services, KSA America, Log-Arts, and M Border Solutions which have recently joined our association.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Oct. 21 released an updated version of the Air Cargo Advance Screening – Implementation Guide (ACAS-IG) Version 2.3.3.

Active investigations of significant regulated entities, successes in helping shippers resolve billing disputes, and how information technology upgrades will improve the ability to serve the shipping public were all topics of discussion during the open session of the Oct. 22 Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) meeting.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) urges trade members to add a “Technical Point of Contact” (POC) designated for cybersecurity to their ACE portal account for CBP to contact if a legitimate cybersecurity threat is identified.

As a leading logistics voice in the shipping industry since 1999, NCBFAA Shippers Association understands the unique challenges you face in today's dynamic market. Our mission is to empower your business with freight savings, quality service, and unwavering support.

During this webinar on Oct. 29, from 1-2 p.m. ET, attendees will learn how FloraTrace provides risk management tools for transparency, and risk transfer through Rezylient Trade Disruption Insurance, which covers Detention expenses.

Boomerang carnets UK, in collaboration with ITN Business, has announced the premiere of its film, Transforming Logistics: Precision and Purpose. The program, featuring industry insights and sponsored editorial profiles, includes a boomerang carnets UK profile film highlighting the advantages of ATA Carnets and their impact on global trade.

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