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Monday Morning eBriefing

The Monday Morning eBriefing is a members-only digital newsletter which provides up-to-date and informative news on regulatory and legislative matters important to customs brokers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs. It’s published every Monday at 6 a.m. ET.

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  • CBP Deploys CBMA Enhancements in ACE on April 6

    Apr, 12, 2021
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as expected, deployed the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMA) enhancements to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 6.
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  • CBP Posts Final Versions of the PGA Message Set and Appendix PGA

    Apr, 05, 2021
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on March 29 posted the final versions of the PGA Message Set and Appendix PGA under the "PGA Message Set Documents" section of its website.
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  • White House Designates Daniel Maffei as FMC Chairman

    Apr, 05, 2021
    The Biden Administration on March 29 has designated Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei as the next chairman of Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
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  • CBP Picks Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner for Office of Trade

    Apr, 05, 2021
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has appointed John P. Leonard to serve as acting executive assistant commissioner of the Office of Trade.
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  • FDA Extends Deadline for Food Facilities to Submit DUNS Number

    Apr, 05, 2021
    During the 2020 Biennial Registration Renewal for Food Facilities, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required facilities to obtain a DUNS number as a part of the registration. As the Dec. 31 deadline for renewal approached, many facilities were experiencing difficulty obtaining a DUNS number for the facility location. In response to concerns from the trade, the FDA issued guidance on Dec. 1, 2020, allowing registrants to enter "PENDING" in the field where the Identifier is required, so long as the registration is updated with the DUNS number in 90 days. The Unique Identification Number (UFI) field has been added to Section 2 of Form 3537, Food Facility Registration.
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  • White House Designates Daniel Maffei as FMC Chairman

    Apr, 05, 2021
    The Biden Administration on March 29 has designated Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei as the next chairman of Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
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  • Keeping Legislative Spotlight on Customs Business Fairness Act

    Apr, 05, 2021
    The NCBFAA Legislative Committee wants the association membership to continue contacting their congressional representatives about permanent implementation of the Customs Business Fairness Act (CBFA), which provides customs brokers relief when importers become insolvent.
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  • CBP Responds to K-Line's IT Issues

    Apr, 05, 2021
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved K-Line America shipping line to be temporarily exempt from the 24-hour rule. This exemption includes K-Line being allowed to load cargo on vessels and should not be penalized for failure to comply with the 24-hour rule and Importer Security Filing requirements. For any ISF penalties, filers can reference the March 19 CSMS message #46666139 to have the penalty cancelled.
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  • USTR Report Outlines Overseas Barriers to US Exports in 2021

    Apr, 05, 2021
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on March 31 released the 2021 National Trade Estimated (NTE) report which details the significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
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  • CBP Seizes Disposable Glove Imports from Top Glove of Malaysia

    Apr, 05, 2021
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on March 29 directed its port personnel to begin seizing disposable glove imports produced by Top Glove Corporation Bhd. Of Malaysia
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