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CBP to Accept ABI In-Bond Requests for Air Cargo
October 23, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP will add air cargo in-bond functionality to the Automated Broker Interface on Nov. 5, the agency said in a CSMS message. ABI in-bond requests, which are currently being tested, may only be transmitted for air waybills that have been transmitted and accepted in the Air Automated Manifest System, said CBP. CBP also provided a set of tips on using air in-bonds:

CBP AD and CV Messages as of Oct. 19
October 22, 2012 by Brian Feito|Customs

A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the International Trade Administration posted to CBP's website Oct. 19, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)

CBP New York to Hold Food Safety Workshops for Imported Food Products
October 22, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP scheduled workshops on importing and food safety in New York Nov. 14 and 15, the agency said in a CSMS message. The workshops will provide basic information to food importers and distributors about the import process, issues concerning food safety and proactive solutions which can be implemented to address these issues.

CBP AD and CV Messages as of Oct. 18
October 19, 2012 by Brian Feito|Customs

A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the International Trade Administration posted to CBP's website Oct. 18, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)

CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Trademarks and Copyrights
October 19, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is requesting comments by Dec. 21 for an existing information collection concerning trademarks and copyrights. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or to the information collected. The notice is scheduled to run in the Federal Register Oct. 22.

CBP Seattle Updates Air AMS Procedures
October 19, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP Seattle updated its Automated Manifest Systems (AMS) standardized procedures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for manifesting bag tag numbers, said a Trade Information Notice (TIN). CBP Seattle said there have been a number of questions over whether bag tag numbers were required in Air AMS.

Rep. Brady Will Speak at CBP Trade Symposium
October 19, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) will be the keynote speaker at CBP's annual trade symposium, the agency said in a press release. The symposium will be at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel, Washington, D.C., Oct. 29-30. The event is sold out, though online registration is available (here).

CBP Updates CATAIR for RLF 03 Entries
October 19, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP posted documents on changes to the Customs and Trade Interface Requirements (CATAIR). The updates will change usage notes text to allow for entry type 03 to be filed via remote location filing (RLF) and remove “First Sale” filing requirements, said CBP. CBP previously said it was targeting mid-October for RLF 03 entries and would look to expand the RLF program rather than overhauling customs broker permitting requirements.