COAC to Hold Quarterly Meeting on Jan. 14, May Discuss Section 232 Implementation
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The meeting will be open to the public via webinar only, CBP said in a Federal Register notice. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 9, and the meeting link will be available on this page by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 13.
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According to the CBP notice announcing the meeting, though a change in the COAC's structure was expected after the committee's September meeting (see 2509170046), the recent government shutdown in October and November meant the COAC was unable to meet with CBP officials.
"Despite that, the Committee has been able to generate conversation for communications on new and existing Section 232 tariffs and the importance of the definitions for determining dates that affect all modes of transportation from import through to export," the notice said. "The Committee believes that recommendations could be possible for the January Committee meeting relating to Section 232 tariff implementation, but more conversation will be needed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to articulate the focus for meetings beyond this quarter."