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Say “Goodbye” to blanket flagging in Reconciliation on July 8th, 2017

It’s the same story we posted on January 10th, 2017, only this time it’s actually going to happen. As a follow up to yesterday’s blog, CBP pulled out a bit of a surprise this week in announcing that reconciliation was finally moving [...]

ACE Post Release Deployment – Hot off the press and one month to prepare!

On June 8, 2017, CBP issued CSMS# 17-000334 – ACE Post Release Deployment, and published a Federal Register notice announcing the implementation of a series of new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) capabilities effective July 8, 2017.  These capabilities include Collections [...]

CustomsNow to sponsor at AAEI Conference in Austin, Texas – June 20-22nd!

The AAEI 96th Annual Conference & Expo officially kicks off June 20th, in Austin, Texas and   CustomsNow™ is excited to be a sponsor! CNI’s Karin Smith (CEO), Cynthia Schenk (VP Sales) and   Nic Adams (VP Client Services) will be there, so  please [...]

The Evolution of CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) – did you know you were participating?

CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (‘CEE’) continue to evolve and the Trade received an update during CBP’s recent Trade Symposium.  Breakout sessions were held throughout the second day with representatives from all 10 CEE’s. Following is a recap from [...]

W Coast Trade Symposium recap: E-commerce is THE hot topic

  CustomsNow attended CBP’s West Coast Trade Symposium last week in Phoenix.  The theme was “Looking Ahead Together: What’s Next for Trade?”  Generally, CBP stated that they would continue to focus on the Priority Trade Issues, as well as the [...]

Free JOC webcast: Case study of Top 100 importers

The annual Top 100 Importers and Exporters report is one of the most extensive products The Journal of Commerce produces. Based on exclusive research, it analyzes the largest global companies shipping containerized goods to and from the US — essential [...]

Target CEO blasts border adjustment tax at House hearing: ‘Americans will pay more’

From RetailDive.com: The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means committee on Tuesday called on five experts — including Target CEO Brian Cornell and former President/CEO of Wal-Mart U.S. William Simon — to testify on the impacts of the Trump Administration’s proposed border [...]

Register now for reduced rate for 2017 G.TEC event in Long Beach!

There’s still time to register for the reduced, advance rate for NCBFAA Educational Institute’s 2017 Global Trade Educational Conference (G.TEC)! This year’s event will be held August 7-8 in beautiful Long Beach, CA.  G.TEC gathers professionals from all facets of the [...]