During the February 25, 2010 Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC) meeting, a CBP official provided an update on the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Highlights of this update include:
During the February 25, 2010 Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC) meeting, CBP officials provided an update on 10+2.
CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that the Ports of JFK and New York/Newark experienced inclement weather on Friday, February 26, 2010. Therefore, a snow day has been granted to all filers in these ports for that day. The Ports of JFK and New York/Newark are extending to all filers one additional day without penalty for late-filed entry summaries or payment of duties that were due on February 26th. (CSMS 10-000058, dated 03/02/10, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17840&page=&srch_argv=10-000058&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)
USTR Kirk and Deputy USTR Sapiro recently concluded their two-day visit to Mexico. The two sides discussed the mutual importance to the U.S. and Mexican economies of using trade to create jobs and improve competitiveness. In an earlier meeting, the Ambassadors and Secretary Ruiz Mateos discussed topics including the North American Leaders Summit; bilateral trade issues such as transportation, tuna and intellectual property; the environment, and the Doha Round of world trade negotiations. (Press release, dated 02/09/10, available at http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2010/february/united-states-trade-representative-ron-kirk-concl)
At the December 2009 Trade Symposium, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials and members of the trade discussed how CBP's intellectual property rights enforcement could become more effective, and the challenges CBP is facing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an overview of the accomplishments of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) during 2009. According to CBP, highlights of C-TPAT accomplishments during 2009 include strong validation numbers, continued member growth and increased quality assurance.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice announcing that the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC) will meet on February 25, 2010 in Miami, FL.
CBP has issued a notice outlining its 2009 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program accomplishments. Strong validation numbers, continued member growth and increased quality assurance highlight C-TPAT accomplishments in 2009. (Notice, dated 02/03/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/national/02032010_2.xml)
At the December 2009 Trade Symposium, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials discussed CBP's business resumption plans. The purpose of CBP's business resumption planning is to make certain that U.S. borders are secure while ensuring legitimate travelers and trade (particularly urgently required goods) continue to cross without undue delay during and following a disruptive event.
On January 28, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated and expanded its frequently asked questions document on its 10+2 interim final rule that requires Security Filing information from importers and additional information from carriers for vessel (maritime) cargo before it is brought into the U.S.