Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Trade Brenda Smith signed the letter of intent in Washington, DC on behalf of CBP and Deputy Director-General Lim Teck Leong signed the letter of intent in Singapore on behalf of Singapore Customs. Keep Reading
Illicit trade and counterfeiting is a stable funding source for terrorist organizations and transnational criminal groups. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) embarked on an automated cargo process that will modernize and enhance the traditional way to process cargo in the Virgin Islands. Keep Reading
As the second-largest revenue-collecting agency in the federal government, CBP uses EAPA to ensure that foreign companies and other entities exporting goods into the United States pay the correct duties associated with their products. Keep Reading
Single adult males from Mexico accounted for 56 percent of migrants encountered this year, a significant change from a FY19, when 64 percent of the encounters were individuals from the Northern Triangle countries. Keep Reading
Watch discussion on the role of trade agreements in border security, trade enforcement, homeland security and more. Keep Reading
Effective August 18 at all U.S. ports of entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will detain seafood harvested by the Da Wang, a Vanuatu-flagged, Taiwan-owned distant water fishing vessel. Keep Reading
CBP has taken a number of steps to support trade stakeholders and the public with navigating the transition to the USMCA. Keep Reading
The order gives the Administration the flexibility to allow for a 90-day deferment period on certain payments for importers who have faced a significant financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Keep Reading
Skipwith, who is currently the deputy assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks with the U.S. Department of Interior, will serve a two-year term. Keep Reading
The agreements enable CBP to provide new or enhanced services on a reimbursable basis by creating partnerships with private sector and government entities. Keep Reading
Yearlong joint effort will streamline the AD/CVD case messages and case reference data functions, resulting in more user-friendly navigation for the trade community. Keep Reading
This temporary roadway donation will assist in the processing of northbound FAST empty trucks and decrease wait times at the cargo facility. Keep Reading
The CTPAT MSC WG, dismantled after completing its update, was composed of individuals representing the equities and interests of the entire supply chain spectrum. Keep Reading
"If no action, Border, or large sections of Border, will close. This is a National Emergency!" Trump tweeted today after days of threats. Keep Reading
During a recent weeklong enforcement surge to launch the task force, CBP and HSI seized counterfeit goods with a manufacturer recommended retail price value of more than $1,000,0000. Keep Reading
During the public meeting, a government executive panel will hear public comments from importers, brokers, and other private sector trade stakeholders. Keep Reading
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s report reflects U.S. skepticism and a possible source of new acrimony ahead of the meeting in Buenos Aires. Keep Reading
This program will provide an opportunity for members of the trade community to meet CBP officers and Import, Entry, and Agriculture Specialists who enforce import and export regulations. Keep Reading