The U.S. is preparing to implement hundreds of tariff changes in the 2007 U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) in order to conform U.S. law to international Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature changes recommended for adoption by the World Customs Organization (WCO), and certain Harmonized System Committee (HSC) decisions necessary to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature, etc.
Charter Communications sold 2 cable systems in S.C. to TruVista Communications earlier this year, broker DH Capital said in a press release. About 7,900 video customers changed hands. Terms weren’t disclosed.
Voters in 9 states filled 15 contested state commission seats Tues., returning all 7 incumbent candidates. One open PSC seat in Mont. was decided by a tiny margin, with a recount possible. The incumbent in the other Mont. seat was the only unopposed commission candidate this election. Republicans won 9 contested seats; Democrats, 6. Campaigns were generally low key. Telecom infrastructure development, ethics and responsiveness to consumers were the main issues. Telecom-related ballot questions on wireless taxation and a municipal telecom network were decided in S.D. and Tenn.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) frequently asked question (FAQ) document on electronic manifests (e-Manifests).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would amend its regulations governing foreign and domestic drug establishment registration and listing for human drugs, including drugs that are regulated under a biologics license application, and animal drugs. Among other things, FDA's proposed rule would require electronic submission of all registration and most listing information rather than the current practice of submitting this information on paper forms.
On January 1, 2007 (or on a later date if delayed), the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) will undergo a significant overhaul.
American Shipper reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is preparing to release the first draft of security criteria being prepared for customs brokers participating in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). American Shipper notes that CBP officials recognize that brokers don't have the ability to control the operations of shippers and overseas intermediaries; however, CBP expects brokers to play a role in screening companies shipping product to the U.S. (American Shipper Pub November 2006, www.americanshipper.com)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message announcing the November 2006 ACE Carrier Outreach events. Below is a listing of the events, which provide the trade with information on ACE and the filing of electronic truck manifests:
(Will Not be Provided in Tucson)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site the October 2006 Customs broker exam and answer key.