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

NCBFAA on Nov. 12 responded to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) solicitation for comments in response to a newly filed vessel sharing agreement between Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), and Yang Ming Marine Transportation (Yang Ming).

It’s not too early for you to register to attend the 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass April 6-9, 2025. In fact, the sooner the better for any NCBFAA member who plans to attend this most important industry event!

Join NCBFAA for a post-election analysis on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. ET, for the inside-the-beltway scoop on how the latest Presidential, Senate, and House elections will impact trade, customs, transportation, and other government agency compliance.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a reminder to the trade that cargo moving on the same bill but not declared in the ACE manifest system as a split is not eligible for split entry processing.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified the trade that the Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2415 was created on Nov. 13 and contains 5,000 harmonized tariff records and 16,156 ABI records.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Development and Deployment Schedule.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on Nov. 12 resumed contract negotiations with the hope of completing a new contract before the contract extension expires on Jan, 15. However, the ILA has once again walked away from the bargaining table after a day and a half over the issue of automation and technology. Meanwhile, striking Canadian dockworkers ordered back to work.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a notice outlining additional modifications that genetically modified plants can have and qualify for exemption from regulation.

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

A potential federal government shutdown, starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, was averted Friday evening when the House voted 366 to 34 to keep the federal government operating through March 14, 2025.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Dec. 18 provided the trade updated draft Cargo Release CATAIR, draft GBI (Global Business Identifier) Enrollment Create-Update, GBI Enrollment GO Status Notification, and GBI Condition Codes documents to its website.

In response to NCBFAA’s Request for Legal Opinion dated Nov. 8, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provided non-binding guidance on detention and demurrage billing practices.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an updated Supplemental Trade Guide. Important for importers and customs brokers, the agency is making Intended Use Codes mandatory for cosmetics, ceramicware, pharmaceutical necessities, and veterinary medical devices.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a Final Rule to implement electronic filing of Certificate information for regulated, imported consumer products.

A potential federal government shutdown, starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, was averted Friday evening when the House voted 366 to 34 to keep the federal government operating through March 14, 2025.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Dec. 18 provided the trade updated draft Cargo Release CATAIR, draft GBI (Global Business Identifier) Enrollment Create-Update, GBI Enrollment GO Status Notification, and GBI Condition Codes documents to its website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an updated Supplemental Trade Guide. Important for importers and customs brokers, the agency is making Intended Use Codes mandatory for cosmetics, ceramicware, pharmaceutical necessities, and veterinary medical devices.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a Final Rule to implement electronic filing of Certificate information for regulated, imported consumer products.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in coordination with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), have prepared a Wood Packaging Material (WPM) checklist for stakeholders and their supply chain.

A potential federal government shutdown, starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, was averted Friday evening when the House voted 366 to 34 to keep the federal government operating through March 14, 2025.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Dec. 18 provided the trade updated draft Cargo Release CATAIR, draft GBI (Global Business Identifier) Enrollment Create-Update, GBI Enrollment GO Status Notification, and GBI Condition Codes documents to its website.

In response to NCBFAA’s Request for Legal Opinion dated Nov. 8, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Office of General Counsel (OGC) provided non-binding guidance on detention and demurrage billing practices.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an updated Supplemental Trade Guide. Important for importers and customs brokers, the agency is making Intended Use Codes mandatory for cosmetics, ceramicware, pharmaceutical necessities, and veterinary medical devices.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a Final Rule to implement electronic filing of Certificate information for regulated, imported consumer products.