REMINDER: Powers of Attorney Requirement

The deadline for a broker with a power of attorney (POA) executed prior to December 19, 2022 to satisfy the POA requirement under 19 CFR 111.36(c)(3) of the customs broker regulations is Friday, February 17, 2023. The new regulation states that a broker must execute a POA directly with an importer of record or drawback claimant […]

Know Your INCO Terms

An Overview of Incoterms® 2020  The Incoterms® are a set of 11 individual rules issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the sale of goods in international transactions. Of primary importance is that each Incoterms rule clarifies the tasks, costs, and risks to be borne by buyers and sellers in these transactions. Familiarizing yourself with Incoterms will help improve smoother transactions by clearly defining […]

Informational Pipeline NO.23-005-JFK

The purpose of this pipeline is to inform all stakeholders that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently assessing the feasibility of establishing a Centralized Examination Station (CES) at the Port of JFK Airport, New York. As JFK Airport continues to modernize across the passenger and cargo environments, CBP must also modernize to become […]

Important information regarding the WFS Dock Management System.

To All JFK Airport Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association Members, WFS will implement a 100% appointment booking system for all of their JFK locations. Appointment bookings are currently available and highly encouraged at their following JFK locations: Blgds 9, 73, 76, 78, and 151. Bldgs. 66/66-Swiss and the other locations will online in the […]

Rail Schedule changes

The following changes were made from 29-Jan-23 13:45 (America/New_York) to 29-Jan-23 14:45 (America/New_York) Changed By: Yuen Yee Fong Journey: HYUNDAI BRAVE Journey No: 102E Load Discharge Field Old Value Updated Value CAVAN ETD 23-Jan-23 00:00 29-Jan-23 00:00 USMES ETA 10-Feb-23 00:00 06-Feb-23 00:00 The following Customs Declaration jobs are affected: B00009182 Regards, ediEnterprise Schedule Change […]

Update: Submitting Section 232 Product Exclusions: 2018 Expired HTS

Related CSMS Messages: 18-000317, 18-000352, 18-000378, 18-000424, 18-000606, 18-000663 BACKGROUND On March 19 and September 11, 2018, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published in the Federal Register (FR) the process for parties to submit requests for exclusions from Presidential Proclamations 9704 and 9705 on Adjusting Imports of Steel and Aluminum into the United States under […]