CBP published a notice of proposed rulemaking around submitting export manifest information to CBP for rail cargo leaving the US. Comments due by 3/14/2025. Currently EEIs for rail cargo must be filed 2 hours prior to the rail cargo leaving the US for shipments over $2,500 per Schedule B, and not for shipments to Canada….

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing a new process for low-value shipments to enhance security and improve targeting of high-risk items, such as illicit fentanyl. The proposed changes would also introduce additional data requirements to better verify eligibility for duty- and tax-free entry of low-value shipments and bona fide gifts. Read More

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), has finalized a measure to protect national security by restricting certain technologies from China and Russia in connected vehicles. Acknowledging that modern cars are essentially computers on wheels-equipped with cameras, microphones,…

This ruling was published in August, and essentially says that adulterated food that leaves customs Custody, is refused entry by the FDA that is exported or destroyed cannot get a duty refund unless you can prove that the food was entered in good faith and was prohibited after that. Read More