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Timothy Warren, Executive Managing Editor, Communications Daily. He previously led the International Trade Today editorial team from the time it was purchased by Warren Communications News in 2012 through the launch of Export Compliance Daily and Trade Law Daily. Tim is a 2005 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts and lives in Maryland with his wife and three kids.

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CBP Reports Issue with PMS ACH Debits
August 27, 2014 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP resolved an undisclosed problem that was causing a delay for the August periodic monthly statement automated clearing house debits, said CBP (here). The missing debits should clear bank accounts within the next day or two, said CBP. "There will be no penalty issued for late debits unless there is a problem debiting from the account," the agency said when it reported the issue (here).

NCBFAA Compiling Individual Port Positions on ISF Enforcement
August 27, 2014 by Tim Warren|Top News

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America is in the process of surveying CBP officials at individual ports on how they plan to enforce importer security filing (ISF) requirements, the NCBFAA said. CBP headquarters recently revised its strategy for ISF enforcement by giving the ports more discretion as to how to handle ISF violations (see 14052106). CBP has said it hopes the new strategy will allow for more focus on the most serious offenders.

CBP Changes Vessel Arrival Notification Procedures at Port Everglades
August 26, 2014 by Tim Warren|Customs

Vessel arrival notifications at the CBP Port Everglades will be required to be sent via email as of Sept. 8, said the CBP Miami Field Office in an information bulletin. If email is unavailable, notifications may also be sent by fax, it said. All notices must arrive no later than 2 p.m. prior to the arrival time and include information on the carrier's name, voyage number, requested unlading time and arrival date and time, among other things, the notice said.

CBP Issues Harmonized System Update With 4,788 ABI Records, 26,310 Harmonized Tariff Records
August 26, 2014 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP said its Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1404 was created Aug. 24, containing 4,788 ABI records and 26,310 harmonized tariff records. The update contains corrections to cotton assessments and the addition of Participating Government Agency indicators for future use within the PGA data set submissions, it said. Adjustments required for the verification of the 2014 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) are also included, CBP said in a CSMS message. The modified records can be retrieved electronically via the procedures indicated in the CATAIR. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov.