Monday Morning eBriefing

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated the Automated Export System (AES) Trade Interface Requirements – Appendix O.

CBP on Sept. 5 provided guidance on the increased duties on certain aluminum and certain derivative aluminum imports that are the products of Mexico.

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

Nearly 300 International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Wage Scale Delegates ended their two-day Wage Scale Meetings in Teaneck, New Jersey, on Sept. 5 by unanimously supporting International President Harold J. Daggett’s call for a blanket East and Gulf Coast strike on Oct. 1, if a new agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) cannot be reached by that time.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented nationwide rejection of vague descriptions in Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS). Prior to issuing rejections, the agency will implement a 30-day warning period, which will end Oct. 6. Rejections will start Oct. 7.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has delayed the deployment for functionality related to the enforcement of the statutory requirement of shipments requesting administrative exemption under 19 USC 1321 of an aggregate $800 until Jan. 11.

There is still time to register for the NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 22-24 to learn about timely and critical industry changes influenced by Capitol Hill lawmakers, the White House, and federal regulators.

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Cross Logistics (Thailand) Co., Hawthorne Logistics, Helmsman Freight Solutions, JD Customs Consulting, Kaufman Logistics, and Prestige Belle International Services which have recently joined our association.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying the Nov. 12 date for manufacturers and importers to report data to the agency on the manufacture or import of so-called "forever chemicals." The new date for reporting is July 11, 2025.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently deployed a new drawback claim indicator to enable drawback filers to indicate whether a retail sales claim is a substitution claim or direct identification claim.

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo and Conveyance Security (CCS) Directorate has issued additional guidance to the trade and cargo logistics industry regarding the reporting of Facilities Information and Resources Management System (FIRMS) codes when submitting the in-bond “arrival” notification in ACE.

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.

NCBFAA is delighted to announce that two competitive $5,000 scholarships are now available to help both current and future members of our industry achieve their goal of furthering their education!

In our upcoming educational webinar, designed exclusively for NCBFAA members and presented by Atul Chowdhry, CEO and Founder of Scapien, we’ll dive into the specific cyber risks impacting your operations, provide practical steps to enhance your security posture, and offer an actionable plan to protect your business.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided an updated version of the Drawback/TFTEA Drawback Entry Summary Create/Resubmission CATAIR.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified Atlanta-area customs brokers that starting Aug. 31 all weekend perishables inspections will be completed using reimbursable overtime.

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its first FAQs for the implementation of its updated Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) maritime workers union is publicly contemplating a labor walkout at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports – as soon as October 1, 2024 – in connection with unresolved contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX). Venable is monitoring developments closely and will update this note as the situation warrants.

If you unfortunately missed registering to attend the insightful Aug. 21 NCBFAA Webinar: A Guide for Customs Brokers on Using ACE Reporting, you can still purchase the recording of the presentation, along with receiving the presentation slides and related materials, for just $75.