When importing into the United States, informed compliance is a shared responsibility between CBP (Customs & Border Protection) and the importer where the CBP effectively communicates its requirements to the trade community and in turn businesses conduct their regulated activities according the U.S. laws and regulation. A key component of informed compliance is that the … [Read more...]
ACE: Automated Commercial Environment Systems
ACE is the commercial trade processing system being developed by CBP to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen border security. New Features now available for ACE users: Cargo Release / Simplified Entry Electronic Entry Corrections Cancellations Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set Document Image System (DIS) Cost Savings: Elimination Paper Entry … [Read more...]
US & CANADA: Sharing Foreign Trade Data
US and Canada have successfully been sharing Foreign Trade Data since January of 1990 after three years of challenges. The benefits: Increased Reliability of Export Data The Data Exchange significantly reduced the amount of non-reported exports on each side of the border. Reduced Burden of Exporters of Both Countries For 2012, U.S. exports to Canada totaled … [Read more...]
Truck Cargo Pre-inspection Pilot Beginning
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began Phase I of a truck cargo pre-inspection pilot on June 17, 2013 at the Pacific Highway crossing. This pilot is a cooperative effort by CBP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Public Safety Canada initiative. Phase I will determine the viability of assigning CBP officers to Canadian border crossings to pre-inspect southbound … [Read more...]
Next Phase of Importer Security Filing: Enforcement Process
CBP (Customs & Border protection) - Preparation for ISF Liquidated Damages Phase begins next month. CBP will begin the liquidated damages phase of ISF enforcement on July 9, 2013, adding to the use of manifest holds and non-intrusive inspections to enforce ISF compliance. In order to achieve maximum compliance with the least amount of disruption to the trade and to … [Read more...]