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CBP Creates Site Dedicated to eBond
December 4, 2014 |Customs

CBP added a new page to its website dedicated to information on eBond, CBP's coming electronic bond program, the agency said in a CSMS message (here). The eBond page (here) includes information such as frequently asked questions (here) and plans for eBond within the Automated Commercial Environment (here). CBP recently announced it would begin to test eBond starting Jan. 3 (see 1411260026).

CBP Issues Harmonized System Update With 32,699 ABI Records, 5,825 Harmonized Tariff Records
December 4, 2014 |Customs

CBP said its Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1406 was created Dec. 3, containing 32,699 ABI records and 5,825 harmonized tariff records. The update contains modifications for the annual special program staged rate reductions, it said in a CSMS message (here). 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.

CBP, Singapore Sign MRA and Customs Assistance Agreement
December 3, 2014 |Customs

The U.S. and Singapore intend to increase cooperation on customs issues though two newly signed agreements, said CBP in a Dec. 1 press release (here). CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Singapore, allowing CBP to consider involvement in Singapore's Customs' Secure Trade Partnership as similar to participating in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. Kerlikowske also signed a U.S.-Singapore Customs Mutual Assistance Recognition Arrangement (CMAA), said CBP. The Singapore CMAA, one of 72 CBP has with various countries, provides "legal framework for the exchange of information and evidence to assist countries in the enforcement of Customs laws, including duty evasion, trafficking, proliferation, money laundering, and terrorism-related activities," said CBP.

Triennial Report and Fees Due in February
November 26, 2014 |Customs

The licensed customs broker 2015 Triennial Status Report and fees are due by Feb. 28, CBP Seattle said in a trade information notice. All reports must include the required $100 fee, the notice said. Failure to file the report or pay the fee by March 1 will result in a license suspension, it said.