Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
According to the Journal of Commerce, Ford Motor Co., has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan to force U.S. Customs and Border and Protection (CBP) to turn over documents that demonstrate Ford's record of compliance with import laws and regulations in recent years. According to the article, Ford wants to demonstrate its compliance record to show that it's eligible for CBP's Importer Self Assessment program. Furthermore, the article notes that in recent years, Ford was assessed a fine of $20 million for valuation errors by the U.S. Court of International Trade and is also being sought in a separate case by CBP for $42 million in penalties for alleged violations of NAFTA foreign producer country of origin records. (JoC, dated 08/07/06, www.joc.com)
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1. Ford Motor Sues CBP Over Compliance Records
2. CBP Updates List of Ports-of-Entry Designated for the Departure of Nonimmigrant Aliens Who Are Subject to Special Registration
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice announcing that it is providing an updated list of ports through which nonimmigrant aliens who have been specially registered may depart from the U.S. CBP states that special registration is required of nonimmigrant aliens whose presence in the U.S. requires closer monitoring. The update includes the removal of one port-of-entry (POE) and the addition of 17 POEs. (See notice for complete list of ports.) (CBP notice, FR pub 08/08/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-6774.pdf.)
3. Coast Guard Announces CTAC's HCTS Open Meeting
The Coast Guard issued a notice announcing that the Chemical Transportation Advisory (CTAC) Subcommittee on Hazardous Cargo Transportation Security (HCTS) will hold an open meeting on August 22, 2006 in order to discuss various issues relating to the marine transportation of hazardous materials in bulk. (D/N USCG-2006-25528, FR Pub 08/08/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-12791.pdf.)
4. U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Meeting
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice announcing that the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board is scheduling an open conference call meeting on August 23, 2006 to discuss topics related to the travel and tourism industry. (ITA notice, FR Pub 08/10/06, http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-6842.pdf)
5. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CBP | Protest (CBP Form 19) | 07/31/06 |
| FDA | Importer's Entry Notice | ---- |
| DOA | Application for Return of Exported Product | 08/02/06 |
(CBP Information Collection, FR Pub 06/30/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-5895.pdf)
(FDA Information Collection, FR Pub 06/30/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-10271.pdf)
(DOA Information Collection, FR Pub 07/03/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-10337.pdf)