On March 12, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Federal Register Notice announcing the re-opening of the public comment period on the six themes of the 21st Century Customs Framework initiative.

The six themes are:

• Emerging roles in the global supply chain;

• Intelligent enforcement;

• Cutting-edge technology;

• Data access and sharing;

• 21st century trade processes;

• Self-funded customs infrastructure.

CBP requests public comments relate to the questions posed on each theme. Instructions for submission of comments are included in the notice.

The extended public comment period will close on April 11, 2019, and CBP must receive all comments on or before that date.

The Federal Register notice may be found here:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/03/12/2019-04433/announcing-the-re-opening-of-the-public-comment-period-for-21st-century-customs-framework