The Federal Maritime Commission has posted to its web site a final rule to amend 46 CFR Part 520 and create a new Part 532 to make available to licensed non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) a new, voluntary exemption from the requirement to publish rate tariffs, if they agree to Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs) with their shippers.
On February 23, 2011, 11 trade organizations, including AAEI, NCBFAA, NRF and the Chamber of Commerce1 sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R), in support of the confirmation of Alan Bersin as CBP Commissioner. If Bersin is not confirmed before the end of 2011, his term of office will expire.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its frequently asked questions document regarding containers considered to be instruments of international traffic (IIT) that are imported into the U.S. with residual cargo (such as chemicals or other bulk goods1). Among other things, the updated FAQs state that on July 17, 2011, CBP will begin enforcing the requirement that residual cargo imported in IIT be manifested, classified, and entered (i.e., formal entry, informal entry, or Section 321 entry).
During a recent interview with Broker Power, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials provided an update on ACE, including Post Summary Correction functionality, the deployment of M1, the 24 high priority ACE entry summary edits, cargo release, the document imaging system, etc.
Federal Maritime Commission sources stated on February 23, 2011 that the agency expects to have its final rule to allow licensed non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) that enter into Negotiated Rate Agreements with their customers to be exempt from the requirement of publishing their rates in tariffs if they meet certain conditions published in the Federal Register and on its website within a week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.
In January 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a general notice announcing that the 2011 annual user fee of $138 assessed for each customs broker permit and national permit held by an individual, partnership, association, or corporation is due by March 18, 2011.
CBP has posted a notice providing an overview of the general requirements for becoming a licensed customs broker. Among other things, the notice covers:
During a recent interview with Broker Power, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials provided an update on ACE, including the 24 groups of high priority ACE entry summary edits, Post Summary Correction functionality, the deployment of M1, the document imaging system, etc.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.