CBP posted an introduction (here) and other resources about ACE secure data portal accounts. The introduction includes information on what certain types of ACE portal accounts can do and see. CBP also posted a guide for applying for an ACE portal account (here) and managing such accounts (here).
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
CBP deployed "an optional Perishable Goods Indicator (PER)" in ACE, the agency said in a CSMS message (here). "The purpose of this indicator is to provide the Trade filer the opportunity to electronically mark the Cargo Release submission as covering perishable merchandise," CBP said. "The presence of the PER indicator enables the CBP system to bring the shipment to the attention of CBP in the Port of Entry as 'PERISHABLE.'" The indicator won't have any "effect on the system processing of the Cargo Release transaction and its presence does not append or supersede existing CBP policy with respect to the handling of perishable shipments," the agency said.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
Thirteen associations expressed support for the confirmation of CBP commissioner nominee Kevin McAleenan in a letter (here) to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore. The groups said McAleenan is fully familiar with the ongoing rollout of ACE and regulations drafted pursuant to the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. The groups requested that the Senate “expedite” his confirmation process to “solidify the political leadership” of the agency at a time when significant trade enforcement and policy are central to the overall White House agenda. A spokeswoman for the committee's GOP majority didn't comment, but Hatch noted the CBP commissioner vacancy during a committee meeting April 25, and asked for the Trump administration to submit nominees for open trade positions promptly, pledging to move them through his committee "quickly."
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
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The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America is urging the Food and Drug Administration to allow a grace period for new Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements that begin to take effect May 30, the NCBFAA said. “Given the complexity of the rule and widespread confusion in the trade, NCBFAA is urging FDA to allow a period where some or all of the new data elements are optional and to allow FSVP importers time to develop their supplier verification programs before enforcement begins,” the association said in an email to members. NCBFAA President Geoff Powell has been in contact with FDA's director of Enforcement and Import Operations, Doug Stearn, and has requested a meeting in early May to discuss further the need for a "soft landing" on May 30.” Stearn recently said FDA will be “mindful” of the challenges posed by the new requirements, which include submission of new data elements in ACE on the identity of the FSVP importer (see 1704040024). The May 30 compliance date applies to certain raw agricultural commodities and products from larger suppliers subject to human food preventive controls regulations (see 1602120038).
CBP issued the following release on commercial trade and related matters:
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters: