The Bureau of Census' (Census') July 2005 AES Newsletter, contains an article that highlights the upcoming mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or AESDirect for all shipments where a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is currently required, etc.
CBP CROSS Rulings
CBP issues binding advance rulings in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. They issue the rulings to give the trade community transparency of how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. Common rulings include the tariff classification, country of origin, or free trade agreement applicability of merchandise, among other things. These rulings are available in CBP's Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) database.
In the August 10, 2005 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 39, No. 33), CBP issued notices proposing to revoke or modify eleven classification rulings with respect to certain synthetic "pumice stones" comprised of glass, plastic, or agglomerated stone. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in this notice.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a revised version of its frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses on its final rule requiring, among other things, the advance electronic presentation of information for inbound vessel cargo.
In the August 10, 2005 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 39, No. 33), CBP issued notices proposing to: (a) revoke a classification ruling on disposable foot socks, and (2) revoke a classification ruling on a wrestling championship belt. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has scheduled the next Customs Broker License Examination for Monday, October 3, 2005.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a revised version of its informed compliance publication (ICP) entitled, "Bona Fide Sales & Sales for Exportation to the U.S."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a general notice which states that entry summaries cannot be flagged for Reconciliation to account for latent manufacturing defects discovered after importation.
On August 10, 2005, President Bush signed into law (enacted) the conference version of H.R. 3, the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users" (SAFETEA-LU).
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS') Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has posted to its Web site an unclassified summary of its official report entitled "Audit of Targeting Oceangoing Cargo Containers." This report assesses the Automated Targeting System (ATS), which is used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors at domestic and selected foreign ports to help select intermodal cargo containers for inspection.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) new wood packaging material (WPM) regulations that take effect September 16, 2005.