Monday Morning eBriefing

NCBFAA is closely monitoring the possibility of an East-Gulf Coast dockworker strike starting at midnight Tuesday, Oct. 1.

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.

Effective Oct. 1, Drawback Specialists and their respective functions will be managed by the Houston Field Office under the Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minerals (PNGM) Center.

The Canadian government’s Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) on Sept. 25 made a motion to delay the implementation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system to April 2025.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today released the latest version of the Air Cargo Advance Screening – Implementation Guide (ACAS-IG) Version 2.3.2, as well as related frequently asked questions (FAQs).

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an industry advisory on Sept. 23 stating that all FMC statutes and regulations remain in “full effect,” if a work stoppage should occur at the East and Gulf Coast ports starting Oct. 1.

At Scapien, we help NCBFAA members prevent their organizations from being attacked as they transition from paper-based processes to data-driven digital operations.

On top of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) potential Oct. 1 U.S. East-Gulf Coast port strike, Local 375 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has called for a strike at the two cargo terminals in the Port of Montreal, starting Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 a.m. ET.

With the possibility of an Oct. 1 East-Gulf Coast port work stoppage, the NCBFAA Customs Committee has developed guidance for members that will assist them with requesting a port entry change for diversions with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Many NCBFAA members know Kim O’Beirne, our Meeting Department Director, for her utmost professionalism and customer service when it comes to registering and attending our Government Affairs Conferences and Annual Conferences.

NCBFAA during its annual Government Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23 awarded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) senior officials Dr. Jennifer Tucker and Jonathan Veley with the association’s coveted Champion Award.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said during a Sept. 26 call with the trade that it will be closely monitoring the impacts on cargo at the U.S. East-Gulf Coast ports, if a work stoppage by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) should commence at midnight on Oct. 1.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the third video in the “Importing FDA-Regulated Products” series. This new video provides an overview of the process for importing seafood, focusing on key regulatory requirements.

More than 175 trade organizations, including NCBFAA, signed a letter that was sent to President Biden on Tuesday, Sept. 17, urging the administration to aid in facilitating continued master contract negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA).

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said increased trade participation in the ACE Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) pilot has required it to delay the deadline for using the Document Image System (DIS) as a method to submit the CBP Form 1302A Cargo Declaration.

The NCBFAA Customs Committee wants to bring to your attention that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is experiencing delays in processing and issuing claims for liquidated damages for late or non-payment of estimated duties to the trade community.

We wholeheartedly thank each of our Members, especially the plus-25 First Timers who are participating in this year’s GAC!

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has determined that importers who are Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Trade Compliance partners, in good standing, may utilize a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) for the storage of goods subject to potential forced labor enforcement action.

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on Oct. 1 will regulate laundry detergents containing nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) as required by the California Safer Consumer Products regulations.