CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its "ACE on the Road" event schedule, which includes the following events:
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1. Updated "ACE on the Road" Event Schedule
June 2, 2008 ACE Seminar in Calexico, CA - seminar flyerwas also posted. Free.
June 3, 2008 ACE Seminar in San Diego, CA - seminar flyerwas also posted. Free.
June 12, 2008 ACE Information Conference in Seattle, WA - conference flyerwas also posted. Free.
June 17, 2008 ACE Outreach Program with CBP in East Boston, MA - program flyerwas also posted. Cost is $75 for members/$125 for non-members
June 18, 2008 ACE Information Conference for Brokers (two sessions) in Blaine, WA - conference flyerwas also posted. Free.
June 19, 2008 ACE Information Conference for Carriers in Blaine, WA - conference flyerwas also posted. Free.
Topics for these seminars, conferences, and outreach program include the current status of ACE, future releases of ACE, and ACE reports (live demo).
(Schedule, dated 05/21/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace_on_the_road.xml)
2. Other CBP Postings and Messages
CBP approved gauger, accredited lab list. CBP posted a list of approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. The list contains the company name, address, phone number, type (lab or gauger) and the date of last inspection. (List, dated 05/16/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/gaulist.ctt/gaulist.pdf)
CBP seizes counterfeit goods from China. CBP reports that it seized approximately $22,740,000 Manufactured Suggested Retail Price ($623,540 Domestic Value) in merchandise from China at the Oakland Seaport. The goods were manifested as luggage, but inspection of the cargo by CBP officers revealed counterfeit Gucci, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Versace, Juicy Couture and other fraudulent brand name merchandise. (News release, dated 05/20/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/05202008_4.xml)