C-TPAT: Launching the Delayed Deployment of Portal 2.0 Phase II on May 30, 2015 C-TPAT will be launching the delayed deployment of Portal 2.0 Phase II, the next step in the new C-TPAT account management tool, on May 30, 2015. During the deployment, the system will be unavailable, from approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 to 3:00 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015. Data … [Read more...]
C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II Release Delayed
C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II Release Delayed.. Customs and Border Protection announced the delay of the C-TPAT Portal 2.0 Phase II release. Enhancements that were indicated during pre-release messaging, including the ability to apply as an Exporter, will not be available until further notice. Continue to check www.cbp.gov/ctpat for additional guidance on this matter. … [Read more...]
C-TPAT Deploys Phase II of Portal 2.0 on May 16th
C-TPAT Deploys Phase II of Portal 2.0 on May 16th C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is preparing to deploy Phase II of Portal 2.0 on May 16, 2015. This deployment will restructure the security profile function into individual line items. To prevent potential applicants from having to conduct redundant work by completing the security profile twice, once … [Read more...]
CBP and EPA Seize Over 730 Illegal Vehicles, Engines at LA/Long Beach
CBP and EPA Seize Over 730 Illegal Vehicles, Engines at LA/Long Beach The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared the results of a joint operation targeting foreign-made vehicles and equipment imported without proper emission controls in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. More than 730 items, including ATVs, motorcycles and … [Read more...]
Now Imports from Cuba Permitted, However…
Now Imports from Cuba Permitted, However... Importers should be mindful that shipments from Cuba may come at a high cost. Cuba is one of only two countries (the other being North Korea) still subject to column 2 duty rates in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. As a result, while the some products (those produced by independent Cuban businesses) may now be imported … [Read more...]