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Monday Morning eBriefing

The Monday Morning eBriefing is a members-only digital newsletter which provides up-to-date and informative news on regulatory and legislative matters important to customs brokers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs. It’s published every Monday at 6 a.m. ET.

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  • NCBFAA Welcomes New Members!

    May, 31, 2021
    On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome the following members who have recently joined our association:
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  • NCBFAA Spotlights Post-Annual Conference Raffle Winners

    May, 31, 2021
    NCBFAA would like to thank everyone who attended our highly successful 48th Annual Conference-whether in-person or virtually.
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  • NCBFAA Surveys Importers/Exporters on Future of Our Industry

    May, 24, 2021
    NCBFAA recently surveyed importers and exporters about their thoughts on our industry, the anticipated future of our relationships, where customs brokers add value, and how our members can keep providing invaluable service to their clients now and in the future.
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  • Sweeping Legislation to Expand NOAA Seafood Data Requirements

    May, 24, 2021
    The NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) is closely watching legislation that proposes a sweeping expansion of the SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program). Introduced on May 11 by Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Garrett Graves (R-LA), the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 3075) seeks to add even more supply chain data to be transmitted at the time of entry. Provisions of the legislation include:
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  • Details for US Exporters with Surplus Medical Supplies and Equipment

    May, 24, 2021
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on May 19 updated its list of restricted medical supplies and equipment for export in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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  • Importing Dogs: What You Need to Know

    May, 24, 2021
    The demand for pets soared during the pandemic, triggering increased imports of dogs into the U.S. As a result, customs brokers have found themselves frequently processing imports of dogs. For many, the requirements are unfamiliar and often confusing.
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  • NCBFAA Welcomes New Members!

    May, 24, 2021
    On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome the following members who have recently joined our association:
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  • Forwarders Should Keep California Law AB-5 in Their Sights

    May, 24, 2021
    A controversial California law, known as AB-5, would make it illegal for most industries, such as trucking, to hire independent contractors of those contractors perform tasks that the company does in the normal course of business.
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  • CBP Explains Origin & Duty Reporting for Golf Club Components from Multiple Countries

    May, 24, 2021
    Today's golf clubs are generally made of prefabricated components consisting of a head, shaft, and grip. Recently, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in CSMS #47830638 advised the trade how to enter golf clubs when manufactured and assembled in multiple countries with Chinese-originating components subject to Section 301 duties.
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  • Fish & Wildlife Service FOIA Request Impacts Many Importers and Exporters

    May, 24, 2021
    The Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) recently received several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to FWS-regulated imports and exports provided by importers and exporters on Form 3-177 between Jan. 1, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2020. FWS is notifying the trade community that businesses have until June 1, 2021, to file an objection to the request.
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