Do you want to know more about the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)? There are FREE webinars being offered that will provide the information necessary to understand the changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations. The webinars will focus on: Changes in reporting requirements New fields added to the Automated Export System - such as License Value Changes in … [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...]
REMINDER: Customs ISF Penalty Enforcement effective July 9, 2013
REMINDER: Starting with Importer Security Filings (ISF) due on or after July 9, 2013, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin to use liquidated damages as an enforcement tool for compliance. The IMPORTER (not the shipper! ) is held responsible for filing ISF data on time and correctly. Possible ISF penalties (liquidated damages) can be incurred when the ISF is … [Read more...]
Undercover Agents Used in an Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons
CYBER-STING NETS CHINESE NATIONAL IN ATTEMPT TO EXPORT SENSITIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Defendant Pleads Guilty After Evidence Reveals that He Attempted to Enlist Undercover Agents in Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons-Grade Carbon Fiber Lisong Ma, a citizen of China, pled guilty to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export … [Read more...]
IMPORTERS: Meetings to Discuss Progress on Trade Modernization and Facilitation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) participated with the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations (COAC) on May 22. The meeting discussed the importance of expanding public private partnerships and modernizing trade processes. Business transformation includes: Automation, mobile technology, and trusted trader and traveler program. FOR IMPORTERS: Based on the … [Read more...]