NCBFAA urged the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Senator Mike Crapo, to hold confirmation hearings on the nominations to the Ex Im Bank board. Four nominations for the Board and one for the Ex Im President and Chairman of the Board are pending.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the NCBFAA are with the citizens of Puerto Rico and all those affected by Hurricane Maria. As certain regions of the U.S. have experienced the devastation from other hurricanes, NCBFAA members have opened their doors to offer any assistance to those impacted. If there is anything we can do to assist you, whether it be back-office support, finding temporary office space or acting as a communication conduit, please do not hesitate to contact NCBFAA Executive Vice President, Megan Montgomery.

Pursuant to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR § 319.40-3 (effective since September 16, 2005), non-exempt wood packaging material (WPM) imported into the United States must have been treated at approved facilities at places of origin and must display an approved mark certifying the treatment of such wood products.

New FRN Concerning ACE - CBP issued CSMS # 17-000577 announcing the publication of a Federal Register Notice (FRN) communicating the delay of the transition of the e214 (electronic Foreign Trade Zone admission) test program that was originally scheduled to be deployed in the ACE) with Deployment G2 on September 16, 2017.

Responding to comments received in response to the Coalition for Fair Port Practices' Rulemaking Petition Number P4-16, the FMC will schedule a public hearing to discuss the multiple causes of port congestion, the divergent array of demurrage, detention and per diem assessment practices by different marine terminal operators (MTO) and vessel ocean common carriers (VOCCs).

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has reminded everyone that Supplemental Filings are required at the House Bill of Lading level for Freight Remaining on Board cargo (passing through Canada to U.S. destinations). Noting low compliance by U.S. NVOCCs with this requirement, CBSA reiterated that the U.S. Forwarder or NVOCC is responsible for this filing. Details regarding this issue can be found here.

In a letter to the Ports of LA and Long Beach, 70 national, regional and local trade associations took aim at a draft Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which would form the basis for numerous California rules to be imposed by its Air Resources Board. The group recognized that the cost of the plan -- estimated at between $8.5B - $14B would be borne significantly by port tenants and customers on a national basis.

The NCBFAA Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the following 18 new members approved at the September 10 meeting in Washington, DC.

As a response to the solicitation emails sent to members of NCBFAA by online marketers, we have decided to make changes to our website to deter future incidents from occurring.

Due to the aggressive 2017 hurricane season and concerns expressed by the trade community for businesses managing a transition of the electronic Foreign Trade Zone (e214) through these events, CBP has decided to reschedule the deployment of e214 and Manufacturer ID (MID) creation capabilities. Deployment of these capabilities will move from September 16, 2017 to our next scheduled deployment on December 9, 2017.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday, Oct. 10, announced modifications to its Section 301 tariffs on foreign ships calling U.S. ports, effective Oct. 14, as well as the addition of tariffs for container-handling equipment imports.

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, Oct. 10, said that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on China products, “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” by Nov. 1 or sooner, citing an “extraordinary aggressive position” taken by China against the U.S. with new tariffs and increased export controls on rare earth metals.

The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., are closing monitoring the imposition of Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative products imported into the U.S., starting for entries made on or after Oct. 14, and proposed Section 232 tariffs for heavy-duty truck imports by Nov. 1. The Committee will provide related Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance to our customs broker members as soon as it’s received.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stepped up outreach to the trade to increase awareness of DEA import and export requirements. DEA officials recently visited several local customs broker associations to spread the word about importer and exporter requirements under the Controlled Substances Act with particular emphasis on chemicals that can be used to manufacture fentanyl.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during an Oct. 1 call with the trade that no refunds of any type, including drawback, ACH, etc., are part of the excepted functions currently allowed by the agency during the government shutdown since they’re tied to appropriations.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday, Oct. 10, announced modifications to its Section 301 tariffs on foreign ships calling U.S. ports, effective Oct. 14, as well as the addition of tariffs for container-handling equipment imports.

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, Oct. 10, said that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on China products, “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” by Nov. 1 or sooner, citing an “extraordinary aggressive position” taken by China against the U.S. with new tariffs and increased export controls on rare earth metals.

The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., are closing monitoring the imposition of Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative products imported into the U.S., starting for entries made on or after Oct. 14, and proposed Section 232 tariffs for heavy-duty truck imports by Nov. 1. The Committee will provide related Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance to our customs broker members as soon as it’s received.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stepped up outreach to the trade to increase awareness of DEA import and export requirements. DEA officials recently visited several local customs broker associations to spread the word about importer and exporter requirements under the Controlled Substances Act with particular emphasis on chemicals that can be used to manufacture fentanyl.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during an Oct. 1 call with the trade that no refunds of any type, including drawback, ACH, etc., are part of the excepted functions currently allowed by the agency during the government shutdown since they’re tied to appropriations.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday, Oct. 10, announced modifications to its Section 301 tariffs on foreign ships calling U.S. ports, effective Oct. 14, as well as the addition of tariffs for container-handling equipment imports.

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, Oct. 10, said that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on China products, “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” by Nov. 1 or sooner, citing an “extraordinary aggressive position” taken by China against the U.S. with new tariffs and increased export controls on rare earth metals.

The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., are closing monitoring the imposition of Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative products imported into the U.S., starting for entries made on or after Oct. 14, and proposed Section 232 tariffs for heavy-duty truck imports by Nov. 1. The Committee will provide related Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance to our customs broker members as soon as it’s received.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stepped up outreach to the trade to increase awareness of DEA import and export requirements. DEA officials recently visited several local customs broker associations to spread the word about importer and exporter requirements under the Controlled Substances Act with particular emphasis on chemicals that can be used to manufacture fentanyl.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during an Oct. 1 call with the trade that no refunds of any type, including drawback, ACH, etc., are part of the excepted functions currently allowed by the agency during the government shutdown since they’re tied to appropriations.