Next Customs Broker Exam is Wednesday, October 3, 2012

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs, CBP) has posted a notice to its website announcing the October 2012 Customs Broker License Examination.

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DOT Announces New Freight Policy Council

On August 23, 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a press release announcing the creation of a Freight Policy Council, which will

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CBP Announces Expansion of the Export Manifest DIS Pilot

On August 21, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #12-00322 announcing their plans to expand the Export Manifest Document Imaging

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Sen. Baucus Discusses TPP FTA with New Zealand

On August 20, 2012, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance issued a press release announcing that its Chairman, Senator Max Baucus met with New Zealand's

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CBP Issues Update on MPF Billing for Reconciliation Entries

On August 16, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #12-000310, updating the trade on the Retroactive Merchandise Processing Fee

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PHMSA Proposes Harmonization with International Standards

On a Federal Register notice published on August 15, 2012, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed to amend the

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CBP Modifies Criteria and Application Process for Simplified Entry

In a Federal Register general notice published on August 14, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced modifications to participant

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President Signs Bill to Increase Trade with Africa & Central America

On August 10, 2012, the White House issued a press release announcing that President Obama signed bill H.R. 5986, which provides trade solutions to

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ATPA Annual Review

In a Federal Register published on August 10, 2012, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the 2012 Annual Review of the

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ITC to Begin Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules

In a Federal Register notice published on August 9, 2012, the International Trade Commission (ITC) announced that it is beginning a periodic review of its

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New Minimum Description Requirements in Colombia

On June 13th, 2012, the Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, through its Department of Taxes and National Customs (DIAN), published in

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CBP Announces East Coast Trade Symposium

On August 6, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the 2012 East Coast Trade Symposium is scheduled to take place on October

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CBP Updates Guidance on Importing a Motor Vehicle

On July 27, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the "Importing a Motor Vehicle" pamphlet published on their website had been

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FDA Amends Regulations on Device Registration and Listing Requirements

In a Federal Register Final Rule published on August 2, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the implementation of Device Registration

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BIS Update 2012 Conference on Export Controls & Policy

On July 17-19, 2012, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) held an Update 2012 Conference in Washington, DC, which covered export controls and policy.

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