The Fall 2024 list of changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B, which were made by 484(f) Committee, will become effective Jan. 1. The committee serves the trade data needs of both government and private data users by adding, removing, or modifying the non-legal 10-digit statistical reporting numbers in the HTS and Schedule B (Exports).

In support of Executive Order 14114, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires filers to provide a self-certification statement for applicable entries filed in ACE.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) application by implementing three validations to promote accurate formatting in the EEM party details and Destination Country.

Customs and Border Protection announced changes for ACE users who submit foreign address information to the agency for importer or carrier accounts.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Jan. 11 will deploy the second release of the Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments enhancement to ACE.

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 11 was hosted virtually by CBP Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner (SOPDOC) Troy Miller, who announced that he will retire from CBP at the end of the month.

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.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to update CBP Form 301 instructions to add reference to a new collection under activity code 21 for a Low Value Shipment Safekeeping (LVSS) bond. In a Dec. 23 Federal Register notice, the agency has requested comments from the trade regarding this proposal.

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released an updated Section 1260H List of entities designated by the agency as “Chinese military companies”. The list’s primary prohibition, which is expected to take effect next year, is limited to new government contracts.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Saturday, Jan. 11, deployed the second release of the Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments enhancement to ACE. This enhancement will provide a warning in ACE when a de minimis shipment may exceed the $800 per person/per day threshold. This release will include electronic data interchange (EDI) impacts.

If you’re a Licensed Customs Broker and an NCBFAA member, you can earn continuing education credits if you register to attend the 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass on April 6-9, 2025.

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to update CBP Form 301 instructions to add reference to a new collection under activity code 21 for a Low Value Shipment Safekeeping (LVSS) bond. In a Dec. 23 Federal Register notice, the agency has requested comments from the trade regarding this proposal.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Saturday, Jan. 11, deployed the second release of the Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments enhancement to ACE. This enhancement will provide a warning in ACE when a de minimis shipment may exceed the $800 per person/per day threshold. This release will include electronic data interchange (EDI) impacts.

If you’re a Licensed Customs Broker and an NCBFAA member, you can earn continuing education credits if you register to attend the 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass on April 6-9, 2025.

Many leaders are looking to outsource HR administration tasks by leveraging expert HR advice, technology, and HR tools to gain a competitive advantage, maintain data privacy, and enhance employee productivity. Read this Paychex article to discover the insights from our survey and consider how they can inform your business strategy in the coming months.

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to update CBP Form 301 instructions to add reference to a new collection under activity code 21 for a Low Value Shipment Safekeeping (LVSS) bond. In a Dec. 23 Federal Register notice, the agency has requested comments from the trade regarding this proposal.

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released an updated Section 1260H List of entities designated by the agency as “Chinese military companies”. The list’s primary prohibition, which is expected to take effect next year, is limited to new government contracts.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Saturday, Jan. 11, deployed the second release of the Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments enhancement to ACE. This enhancement will provide a warning in ACE when a de minimis shipment may exceed the $800 per person/per day threshold. This release will include electronic data interchange (EDI) impacts.

If you’re a Licensed Customs Broker and an NCBFAA member, you can earn continuing education credits if you register to attend the 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass on April 6-9, 2025.

Many leaders are looking to outsource HR administration tasks by leveraging expert HR advice, technology, and HR tools to gain a competitive advantage, maintain data privacy, and enhance employee productivity. Read this Paychex article to discover the insights from our survey and consider how they can inform your business strategy in the coming months.