Movement on legislation reauthorizing CBP before the Presidential election remains largely uncertain, as the window for introduction gets smaller and smaller, said the lobbyist representing the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA). With most legislation likely drafted, there's still a possibility of a bill's introduction this week, said Jon Kent, of Kent and O'Connor, who represents the NCBFAA on the Hill. The House is in session through Sept. 21, after which it's on recess through Nov. 13.
CBP fixed a problem with the ACE portal that was affecting user sign-on and the portal is now available, it said by CSMS message.
Sept. 17-20 International Trade Administration renewable energy trade mission to the Philippines and Thailand -- http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-16595_PI.pdf
More than 52 percent of European companies believe it has become more risky to do international business over the last five years, and 95% say their own company has become more concerned about multinational and export risk, said a report by ACE Group. The report said the four key risk factors are disruption from catastrophes (42%), financial crises (38%), greater dependency on overseas earnings (37%), and international terrorist events (33%).
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related issues:
CBP won't go through with plans for a pilot that would waive local broker permitting requirements, said Elena Ryan, CBP's acting director, Trade Facilitation and Administration. Ryan spoke on a panel on rewriting broker regulations at the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Sept. 10. CBP previously said it was considering a pilot program that would waive the requirement to maintain a place of business within the district where customs business is being conducted.
CBP Los Angeles scheduled a trade forum on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), it said in a public bulletin. The trade forum is to provide up to date information on a number of topics on ACE. Email documents@brokerpower.com for a copy of the bulletin.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related issues:
CBP posted an document on AD/CV duty enforcement, giving a broad look at CBP's ongoing efforts to improve enforcement and steps the trade can use to limit exposure. CBP provides some information on the Re-Engineering Dumping (RED) Team, which is reviewing the entire AD/CVD import process.
CBP New York will hold the quarterly brokers meeting on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in Room 401, 1100 Raymond Blvd., Newark, N.J., it said in an informational pipeline. Items listed on the agenda for discussion are: ACE, Importer Security Filing, Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Cold Treatment, Update on Centers for Excellence and Expertise, Simplified Entry, and Quota Processing Reminder. Contact: Linda Birck at Linda.Birck@dhs.gov. Email documents@brokerpower.com for a copy of the notice.