ACE Sets Deployment for New Capabilities on July 8, 2017 On July 8, 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy a series of new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) capabilities to support Collections and Statements, Reconciliation, Drawback*, Duty Deferral and Liquidation (with the exception of the previously deployed electronic posting of the Notices of … [Read more...]
CIT Finds Importer Liable and is Penalized for Misclassification
CIT Finds Importer Liable and is Penalized for Misclassification The Court of International Trade (CIT) has determined that an importer - Horizon Products International - is liable for a negligence penalty in a case involving misclassified imports. The case involves various types of plywood that were entered or attempted to be entered under incorrect duty-free tariff … [Read more...]
Chinese National Stole Sensitive Military Program Documents From United Technologies
Chinese National Stole Sensitive Military Program Documents From United Technologies Yu Long, 38, a citizen of China and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., pleaded guilty to charges related to his theft of numerous sensitive military program documents from United Technologies and transporting them to China. One count of conspiracy to engage in the theft of trade secrets … [Read more...]
Automated Export System (AES) has a New Data Element
Automated Export System (AES) has a New Data Element From Global Reach: The U.S. Census Bureau published the Final Rule entitled, “Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Clarification on Filing Requirements,” April 19. This rule addresses new export reporting requirements related to the International Trade Data System and includes the addition of a new data element, the … [Read more...]
West Coast Contract Extension?
West Coast Contract Extension? The PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) which represents terminal operators and shipping companies at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has formally proposed a three-year contract extension to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The current contract expires July 1, 2019. The proposal would be from 2019-2022. From … [Read more...]