CBP

Question: How does one sign up to be on the distribution list to receive Pipelines (communications) from the various ports? ************

    Question:   Hello! I wanted to see of any members have any contact info at the Privacy Act Policy & Procedures Branch that can help to confirm status of request that was sent in October for confidential treatment of inward manifests? I know that the regulations state to allow 60 days for the […]

  Question: We’ve been importing standardized finished good from the same vendor from the same port for the last 5 years, but the last three weeks we’ve seen 100% of our ocean imports from this origin flagged for exam.  Was curious if any of the membership has seen any increased US Customs scrutiny for China […]

  Question:       I understand there is a way to receive e-mail notifications of Federal Register Notifications having to do with CFR Titles 15 and 19.  Can someone please provide information on how/where I subscribe to search serv

  QUESTION:   We have aircraft parts that have been imported into the US for repair (by our customer) and are considered by the customer as possibly not airworthy.   Through testing, we have determined that they are in fact airworthy and can certify to that fact.  No repairs are done, only testing and paperwork to […]

  Question: Need some clarification from the membership.   Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..”   We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here?  are […]

  Question: Need some clarification from the membership. Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..” We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here? are […]

  Question: Need some clarification from the membership. Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..” We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here? are […]

Question: We have recently completely spun-off a division of our company, at thispoint they are an unrelated  separate and stand alone company.  Our inhouse licensed  broker has been requested to continue to conduct customs business (classify product,  assist with preparation of documents etc) for the new entity.  If I am correct, this is not in […]

Question: CBP has scheduled a field visit to review a specific duty-free file….payment to the supplier, etc.  Internal review indicates all seemsto be in order with the file.  Management has been advised.   This is our first visit from CBP.  Any strategic tips out there forsomeone who has little to no experience in meeting with […]

Question:  Does anyone have examples of written policy, statements etc..  instructing your front desk, security guards etc. how to properly and legally handle the unannounced visit by an agent???

Question: Our Traffic and Customs department received a form 1099-G from CBP in Indianapolis. Box 6 “Taxable grants” contains a $ amount… Would be interested in getting comments from the membership regarding the significance of the form, i.e., why its issued and what’s it tell us. ================================================ Addl Answer:This is in answer to a member […]