CBP should put in place an "informed compliance" policy for holds on previously filed in-bond shipments that prohibit their subsequent export, given the lack of automated notifications of those holds to the filer, according to comments that the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America submitted to CBP last week.
CBP proposes to replace the Type 86 process for low-value packages with an "enhanced entry process," requiring a few more data elements than the 10 currently required. Like the Type 86 test, and providing the additional data in exchange for quicker release will continue to be voluntary.
CBP issued a proposed rule this week that could mandate the submission of more detailed electronic export manifest (EEM) data for cargo leaving the U.S. by rail, identify which parties should be submitting that electronic information, and set timelines for how soon that information would need to be submitted before the cargo leaves the country.
CBP issued a proposed rule this week that could mandate the submission of more detailed electronic export manifest (EEM) data for cargo leaving the U.S. by rail, identify which parties should be submitting that electronic information, and set timelines for how soon that information would need to be submitted before the cargo leaves the country.
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The final rule requiring importers to electronically file the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Certificates of Compliance will be effective in stages in 2026 and 2027, according to a Federal Register notice.
The FDA has updated two import alerts that provide guidance on the importation of e-cigarette products and other kinds of tobacco products as part of a broader effort to prevent unauthorized merchandise from entering the U.S.
CBP suspended multiple customs brokers from participating in the Entry Type 86 pilot in May, and officials who participated in a background interview recently with International Trade Today said some of those firms haven't been reinstated.
Correction: Speaking on the role of the customs broker as the trade industry adopts use of AI for trade compliance purposes, Lenny Feldman of Sandler Travis said that, while AI is a useful tool, "you still need the customs broker, you still need the intermediary to play a role, to manage that data and make the final decisions as to what data is going to be provided to the government agencies that enforce international trade, particularly CBP," (see 2412090068).
Provide at least 120 days for new data requirements on Russian-caught fish, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America asked CBP in its comments on new requirements for data submissions to help the government enforce its ban on the importation of Russian-harvested fish.