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

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Advanced Customs Brokers International and Faith H Davis & Assc, 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.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Dec. 5 said it has started an investigation into regulations or practices by the Government of Spain which appear to bar certain vessels, including U.S.-flagged vessels, from calling at ports in that country.

NCBFAA invites you to participate in its upcoming Exhibitor MarketPlace and Sponsor opportunities during the 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference, April 6-9, in Phoenix, AZ.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with the approval of the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Nov. 4 Federal Register determined that aluminum extrusion products imported from Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., a Chinese-owned entity in the Dominican Republic, uses forced labor in its manufacturing process.

As a reminder to NCBFAA members, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) no longer publishes the Federal Holidays via CSMS, with this information now available on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Dec. 4 enhanced the Automated Export System (AES) data universe in ACE Reports. The enhancement will enable the retirement of the Trade Export data universe in ACE Reports on a future date, the agency said.

The “Exporting a Motor Vehicle” page on cbp.gov has been updated to provide information on used self-propelled vehicle shipments from the continental United States to Puerto Rico, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a CSMS to the trade on Dec. 4.

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey Phase VII took effect Dec. 1. Importers now must file a Lacey declaration for products in the newly flagged HTS codes.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) late Friday, Dec. 6, said a global operational alliance of three container shipping companies, which is calling itself the Premier Alliance Agreement, will not go into effect this week because more information is required by the Commission to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement.

All Individually Licensed Brokers (ILBs) should have received an email from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding Continuing Education for Customs Brokers Requirement Information.

President-elect Trump announced on Dec. 5 his intent, once he takes office, to nominate Rodney Scott, former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, to serve as the next commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The Census Bureau has updated the Automated Export System (AES) Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) Appendix F License and License Exemption Type Codes as a result of an Interim Final Rule (IFR) published by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Dec. 5.

Due to concerns that certain items are being sought by entities listed on the Entity List or front companies acting on behalf of these entities, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is imposing new controls on certain dual-use and munitions items.

All Individually Licensed Brokers (ILBs) should have received an email from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding Continuing Education for Customs Brokers Requirement Information.

President-elect Trump announced on Dec. 5 his intent, once he takes office, to nominate Rodney Scott, former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, to serve as the next commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

NCBFAA joined more than 265 trade organizations in a Dec. 6 letter calling for both the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to return to the bargaining table, with the goal of reaching a new labor contract before the new Jan. 15 contract expiration date.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) informed the trade that the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Implementation Guide (IG) version 6.3 is now available.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff on Dec. 4 presented to the Commissioners a final rule on e-filing of Certificates of Compliance for imports of consumer products. The Commission is expected to approve the rule in a vote scheduled for Dec. 18. The final rule will then take effect one-year after it is published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) late Friday, Dec. 6, said a global operational alliance of three container shipping companies, which is calling itself the Premier Alliance Agreement, will not go into effect this week because more information is required by the Commission to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement.

All Individually Licensed Brokers (ILBs) should have received an email from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding Continuing Education for Customs Brokers Requirement Information.

President-elect Trump announced on Dec. 5 his intent, once he takes office, to nominate Rodney Scott, former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, to serve as the next commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

NCBFAA joined more than 265 trade organizations in a Dec. 6 letter calling for both the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to return to the bargaining table, with the goal of reaching a new labor contract before the new Jan. 15 contract expiration date.

The Census Bureau has updated the Automated Export System (AES) Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) Appendix F License and License Exemption Type Codes as a result of an Interim Final Rule (IFR) published by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Dec. 5.