CBP Automates Cargo Processing in the Virgin Islands
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
CBP Prevents $287M of Duty Evasions Through ‘Game-Changing’ Enforce and Protect Act
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
CBP Encounters with Illegal Border Crossers Decreased 53 Percent in Fiscal Year 2020
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
HSToday Executive Leadership Interview: CBP’s Brenda Brockman Smith on Trade and Security
Watch discussion on the role of trade agreements in border security, trade enforcement, homeland security and more. Keep Reading
CBP Issues Detention Order on Seafood Harvested with Forced Labor
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 Implements United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CBP has taken a number of steps to support trade stakeholders and the public with navigating the transition to the USMCA. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
Treasury and CBP Announce Deferment of Duties and Fees for Certain Importers During COVID-19 Response
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
Border Interagency Executive Council Confirms New Vice-Chair
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
CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Commerce Enhance ACE
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
CBP’s Donations Partnership with GSA and City of Laredo Adds Roadway to World Trade Bridge
This temporary roadway donation will assist in the processing of northbound FAST empty trucks and decrease wait times at the cargo facility. Keep Reading
CBP’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Finalizes Update to Minimum Security Criteria
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
Ports Open or Closed? Nielsen Heads to Border as Economic Impact Warnings Sound
"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
New DHS Global Trade Task Force Seizes $1M in Counterfeit Goods in First Week
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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Public Input on the Future of Trade
During the public meeting, a government executive panel will hear public comments from importers, brokers, and other private sector trade stakeholders. Keep Reading
U.S. Says China Hacking Increasing Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
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
Global State of Supply Chain Security: Evolving Threats
CBP ‘Trade Day’ Access Event Coming to Charleston Seaport
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
CBP, Congressman Formally Dedicate Machinery Center Offices at Texas A&M International University
“The Machinery Center will provide enhancements to CBP enforcement efforts in the area that will make us leaders in today’s competitive 21st century global-market," said Cuellar. "It will continue to optimize trade, bring more revenue to Laredo, and ensure consistent trade practices across different ports of entry." Keep Reading
CBP, Mexico Ink Agreements on Trade, Inspections During Nielsen Trip
U.S., Mexico "shared their mutual desire to confront transnational criminal organizations and money laundering" and "reiterated their long-held respect for the human rights of migrants." Keep Reading