U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated and expanded its frequently asked question document on its interim final rule that amended 19 CFR effective January 26, 2009, to require Security Filing (SF) information from importers and additional information from carriers (10+2) for vessel (maritime) cargo before it is brought into the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice providing additional details on the 10th annual trade symposium, which will be held on December 8 - 10, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC.
CBP Acting Commissioner Ahern will host CBP's 10th annual trade symposium on December 8 - 10. Registration will open on October 1, 2009. The registration fee is $290. Symposium topics will include Importer Security Filing (10+2), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the Automated Commercial Environment and other CBP programs and initiatives. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/21/09 news, 09092110, for previous BP summary on the trade symposium.) (Notice, dated 09/21/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/09212009.xml)
The American Conference Institute is holding its fifth Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement in Washington, D.C. on October 26 and 27, 2009.
Senate's Customs Reauthorization Bill Would Allow $325 Million in MPF Collections for ACE/ITDS, Etc.
On August 6, 2009, Senate Finance Committee leaders Baucus (D) and Grassley (R) introduced the "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" (S.1631).
On August 6, 2009, Senate Finance Committee leaders Baucus (D) and Grassley (R) introduced the "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" (S.1631).
On August 6, 2009, Senate Finance Committee leaders Baucus (D) and Grassley (R) introduced the "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" (S.1631).
Transportation Security Administration officials provided an update on the 9/11 Commission Act screening mandates1,2 and the Certified Cargo Screening Program3 at the September 10, 2009 Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) meeting.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an informational notice outlining the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program's enforcement and appeals process.