CBP will update the ACE AESDirect application on Oct. 18, it said in a CSMS message (here). Among the updates are changes to viewing in the Shipment Manager and the ability to enter required Partner Government Agency data through the commodity line, it said. CBP and the U.S. Census Bureau also created a document highlighting numerous changes (here).
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website Oct. 11, 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://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
Steve Hilsen, previously acting director in CBP's Trade Measures Division, is now deputy executive director of Commercial Targeting and Enforcement, according to CBP's personnel list (here). Amy Strauss is now acting director of the Trade Measures Division.
CBP released its Oct. 12 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 41) (here). While it does not contain any rulings, it does include recent CBP notices and Court of International Trade opinions.
CBP chose a proposal from the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority to upgrade refrigerated space as the first selection under the agency's Donation Acceptance Program, CBP said in an emailed news release. "The Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority proposed upgrading existing air conditioned dock space at the Nogales West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) to food safety certified refrigerated space," it said. "The Nogales West LPOE processes more fresh produce than any other LPOE along the U.S.-Mexico border. The proposed upgrades seek to support the region’s growing produce industry by improving CBP’s ability to safely handle and inspect seafood, berries, avocados and other temperature-sensitive commodities." The donation program allows CBP and the General Services Administration to accept donations for port improvements (see 1410210015). “The Port Authority’s proposal is expected to greatly benefit the Arizona-Mexico trade corridor and the vast network of growers and shippers who rely on our ports of entry to deliver high-quality produce to the United States,” said Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen.
CBP provided a review of lessons learned in establishing a national Single Window for customs filing to World Customs Organization members on Oct. 11 in Brussels, the WCO said (here). "This event was well attended and Members expressed great appreciation for the opportunity to hear firsthand the obstacles and realities," it said. The CBP event occurred during a WCO Trade Facilitation Agreement Working Group meeting. During the meeting, Ana Hinojosa, WCO director-compliance and facilitation, "reminded delegates that the increasing number of countries ratifying the" World Trade Organization TFA brings implementation closer to reality and that the WCO remains "committed to the trade facilitation agenda and would continue the cooperation with all stakeholders to support the implementation of trade facilitation measures."
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website Oct. 7, 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://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested public input on "specific existing significant DHS rules that the Department should consider as candidates for modification, streamlining, expansion, or repeal," the agency said in a notice (here). DHS, which includes CBP and ICE, is working to "ensure that DHS satisfies its statutory obligations and achieves its regulatory objectives without imposing unwarranted costs." Since 2011, DHS seeks comment on the need for regulatory changes every three years. The agency also publishes a progress report twice a year giving status updates on regulations under retrospective review, it said. The most recent status report is (here). Comments are due Nov. 10.