Updated Cargo Release Condition Codes document has been posted on cbp.gov. New codes 228 and 229 have been added for De Minimis. This document can be found in the Supporting Documents tab on cbp.gov: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/cargo-release-condition-error-codes For any technical questions regarding this update, please contact your assigned Client Representative. Other questions regarding Cargo Control and Release should be directed […]
Author Archives: Staff Writer
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Jan
Jan
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2422 was created on December 31, 2024, and contains 55 harmonized tariff records and 290 ABI records. HSU 2422 includes end of year HTS adjustments required by the verification of the 2025 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Questions or concerns with the Harmonized System Update should be directed to HTS admin at HTSAdmin@cbp.dhs.gov.
In response to the escalating business costs, and to uphold our commitment to delivering the service and standards you and your customers anticipate, we find it necessary to adjust our Import Service Charge. Starting January 1, 2025, the Import Service Charge will be increased to $230.00. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing partnership and understanding as […]
Asia, China, CTPAT, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
DHS Will Now Restrict Goods from Over 100 PRC-Based Companies from Entering the United States Due to Forced Labor Practices
22
Nov
Nov
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on behalf of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), announced the addition of 29 companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List – bringing the total number of entities on the UFLPA Entity List to 107.The FLETF, […]
JFK Information Pipeline, US Customs & Border Protection, USDA
CSMS # 63127915 – USDA APHIS Lacey Act and Phase VII Implementation AL1 Tariff Flag Update
22
Nov
Nov
On December 1, 2024, the US Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin implementing Phase VII of the Lacey Act provisions for certain imported plant and wood products. This means that the AL1 tariff flag will be added to approximately 450 HTS codes. The full list of products included in […]
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Nov
Nov
Release Date: October 31, 2024 UFLPA Entity List Will Now Restrict Goods from 78 PRC-Based Companies from Entering the United States WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of textile companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. The […]
CTPAT, News Post, Supply Chains, US Customs & Border Protection
New Updated Forced Labor Website from USCB
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Oct
Oct
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce the publication of its re-vamped Forced Labor (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor) website! Check out our revamped website with major upgrades! Explore our new features, fresh look, expanded resource materials, and improved user experience. The website features a new Forced Labor enforcement page that provides statistics, dashboards, and information related […]
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CSMS # 62413533 -Update to CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide Document & ACAS Frequently Asked Questions
09
Oct
Oct
CBP has updated the ACAS Implementation Guide which can be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/air-cargo-advance-screening-acas-implementation-guide The Updated Frequently Asked Questions for ACAS can be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/document/faqs/enhanced-air-cargo-advance-screening-frequently-asked-questions For questions about implementation of these changes, please contact ntcacasonboarding@cbp.dhs.gov. For technical questions, please contact your assigned Client Representative.
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Oct
Oct
The AQI program uses a system of safeguards to facilitate the safe trade of agricultural commodities and protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources from invasive plant pests and animal diseases. APHIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection carry out AQI activities at all U.S. ports of entry. You can learn […]
CSMS Update, News Post, Supply Chains, Trucking, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 61862834 – Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 Aggregated Shipments, Release 2 is Now Available for Testing in CERT
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Aug
Aug
Release 2 of the Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments deployment is now available in the ACE Certification Environment (CERT) for testing. Release 2 will implement in ACE a validation to enforce the $800 daily aggregated value threshold for de minimis shipments. Updates to Cargo Release and Truck Manifest were deployed […]