CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated Excel workbook containing historical information and the June 3, 2008 fill date for the TRQ (tariff rate quota) on certain dairy products classified under HTS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 10 for Belgium and Denmark. Also posted is the January 2, 2008 fill date for the dairy products TRQ for "any country or area." (Workbook, posted 06/11/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/quotatariff_fill_rates/4ausn10_dairy_products.ctt/4ausn10_dairy_products.xls)
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1. CBP Publishes Dairy Products TRQ Close Date, Updates Workbook
2. CBP Publishes Mandarin Oranges TRQ Close Date, Updates Workbook
CBP has posted an updated Excel workbook containing historical information and the April 3, 2008 fill date for the TRQ on certain mandarin oranges. (Workbook, posted 06/11/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/quotatariff_fill_rates/mandarin_oranges.ctt/mandarin_oranges.xls)
3. CBP Publishes Mexico TPL (1) Close Date, Updates Workbook
CBP has posted an updated Excel workbook containing historical information and the May 27, 2008 fill date for Mexico TPL (tariff preference level) (1). (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/04/08 news, 08060420, for earlier BP summary announcing that Mexico TPL (1) filled.) (Workbook, posted 06/11/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/quotatariff_fill_rates/nafta_mx_textiles.ctt/nafta_mx_textiles.xls)
4. CBP Issues Fact Sheet on ACE Periodic Monthly Statement
CBP has issued a fact sheet on the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS), which provides the ability to make periodic payments on an interest-free monthly basis. CBP's fact sheet provides an overview of PMS, information on how to participate in PMS, and highlights PMS benefits. (Fact sheet, dated 06/10/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_monthly_sheet.xml)
5. Other CBP Postings and Messages
CBP announces modernization of four Washington ports. CBP announced plans for construction at the four Whatcom County (in Washington State) ports of entry. The construction, which entails deployment of Radio Frequency Identification technology, will help speed travel and further enhance border security. (News release, dated 06/11/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/06112008_3.xml)
CBP El Paso offers tips for summer travel. CBP officials in El Paso are providing border crossers several tips they may consider employing to expedite their border crossing experience during the coming summer months. (Tips, dated 06/11/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/06112008_5.xml)
DHS, Commerce Secretary comment on immigration. CBP has posted a link to remarks by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Gutierrez at the State of Immigration Address. (Notice, dated 06/09/08, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213101513448.shtm)