Public Comments Sought Regarding Routed Export Transactions

Starting on October 6, 2017, the Bureau of the Census is seeking public comments to review the requirements regarding routed export transactions.

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Argentina Establishes a Simplified Export Program

On September 25th, 2017, a notice was published in Argentina’s Boletín Oficial, announcing a simplified export program for exports.  Resolución 725-E/17,

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U.S. Revokes Certain Economic Sanctions with Respect to Sudan

The U.S. Government announced on October 6, 2017 that it will revoke certain economic sanctions with respect to Sudan and the Government of Sudan. That

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European Commission Issues a New Customs Decisions System

On October 2, 2017, the European Commission announced a new pan-EU electronic Customs Decisions System (CDS).

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National Maritime Fisheries Service Announces Pilot Program

On October 4, 2017, the Federal Register published a notice for the National Maritime Fisheries Service (NMFS), announcing an Automated Commercial

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Generalized System of Preferences Due to Expire December 31, 2017

On September 29, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000622, advising that the Generalized

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Local Port Closure for San Juan Field Office Update

On September 29, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000623, updating the local port closures

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Changes to the In-Bond Process

On September 28, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a final rule in the Federal Register detailing changes to the in-bond process,

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Charitable Donations for Hurricane Maria

On September 26, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000611, outlining the processing of merchandise

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CBP Issuance of Wood Packaging Material Penalty

On September 25, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000609 on the issuance of penalties

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CBP Issues Notice of Port Closures for the San Juan Field Office in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

On September 22, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000603 detailing the list of port closures

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Additional U.S. Sanctions Against North Korea

On September 20, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order detailing additional financial sanctions imposed by the U.S. on North Korea.

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Vietnam’s Customs Modernization, and Economic Competitiveness

On September 19, 2017, the World Customs Organization (WCO) issued a press release on Vietnam's progress in implementing modernization efforts and

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EU Canada Trade Agreement (CETA) – Update

Effective September 21, 2017, most provisions of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will go into force.

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Implementation of the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

On September 14, 2017, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs Notice 17-30 regarding the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and

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