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Even with ACE, importers still missing mission-critical line level part/SKU reporting

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Now that import entry processing has completely converted to ACE, reports in the ACE portal are rapidly replacing the traditional ITRAC reports as the source of ‘truth’ for entry information.  Finally, importers have access to the single source of data that CBP relies on, and data inconsistencies are a thing of the past (hopefully). Unfortunately, […]

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CustomsNow™ to exhibit at CSCMP’s Supply Chain Technology Summit next week

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CustomsNow™ will be joining our friends at CSCMP Southern California Roundtable at its 3rd Annual Supply Chain Technology Summit on March 14.  Please stop by the CustomsNow™ table at in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about how our technology solutions can automate critical parts of your supply chain.                           […]

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New guidance on post-importation claims for preferential tariff treatment

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On February 28, 2017, US Customs issued CSMS# 17-000110 – Post-Importation Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment.  The message announces a change in policy as a result of a recent Court of International Trade decision. Specifically, the court determined that CBP must allow the claimant, Zojirushi America Corp., to claim a post-importation claim for preferential treatment […]

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ACE implementation winding down

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After several tumultuous years there is finally a light at the end of the ACE tunnel.  The next significant release falls into the “Post Release” bucket and covers drawback, liquidations, duty deferral, reconciliation, eBond, as well as a few more housekeeping measures.  This release, originally scheduled for January 14, 2017, was postponed in order to […]

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AAEI early bird registration is now open!

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Register now for the 96th Annual AAEI Conference & Expo which will be held in Austin, Texas at the JW Marriott Austin from June 20-22.  Early bird registration is now open and runs through April 15.  This year’s panel topics include: Trade Policy Status Update FTAs – Multi-Lateral vs Bilateral North America Update Comparing Disclosures […]

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Product classification news: Snuggie is a blanket, not a garment!

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From law.com: Since bursting onto the infomercial scene in 2008, one question has confounded the nation about the Snuggie: Is it a blanket or a garment? Nearly ten years later, we finally have our answer. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection had categorized the Snuggie as a garment. This made it subject to a 14.9 […]

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FDA entry reject? Could be a food facility registration issue…

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If your entry was subject to an FDA reject, perhaps the food facility involved was not properly registered. Per CSMS #17-000078: FDA invalidated food facility registrations that failed to renew during the 2016 biennial registration period. In addition, food facility registration were invalidated for failure of confirmation by a US Agent and/or foreign manufacturer (registered […]

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EPA HTS code flagging update and reminders

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From CSMS #17-000074: In an ongoing effort to keep the EPA HTS Code flagging adequate for filers, some changes to the EPA flags were made on 2/9/2017 in ACE by CBP (see CSMS #17-000072). Please keep in mind, the importer is responsible for knowing what to file, regardless of whether a tariff code has been […]

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