This summary report highlights the most active textile and apparel tariff preference levels from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s April 30, 2012, “Quota Weekly Commodity Status Report.” It also lists the TRQ commodities on CBP’s weekly May 21, 2012 “TRQ/TPL Threshold to Fill List.”1
In the May 16, 2012 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (Vol. 46, No.21), CBP published two notices of its revocation of its rulings and treatment regarding the tariff classification of jingle bell wreaths and hanging decorations and trunk/cab organizers.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.
The World Customs Organization has set a June 13 deadline for responses to its tender for a new Cargo Tracking System (CTS). It said WCO members have requested a software application that can increase members' ability to do pre-arrival targeting of cross-border movements of high-risk cargo. But it said CTS also will give members a tool to increase the capacity of Customs to collect information, assess risks and target high-risk consignments moving through the supply chain.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a table and memorandum providing information on whether the Merchandise Processing Fee is paid, or exempt from payment, for goods entered under free trade agreements or trade preference programs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its May 23 Customs Bulletin. While the Bulletin does not contain any ruling articles, it does list recent information collection notices and recent Court of International Trade decisions.
In the May 16, 2012 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (Vol. 46, No.21), CBP published two notices of its revocation of its rulings and treatment regarding the tariff classification of jingle bell wreaths and hanging decorations and trunk/cab organizers.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said May 23, 2012 some users are finding problems when dealing with the Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS). When documents are successfully submitted using ITACS, the confirmation message “The documents have been successfully submitted” is displayed. FDA is receiving reports of users receiving the message “The documents have been scheduled for submission.” When this message is received, the document upload fails and FDA does not receive them. FDA is actively troubleshooting this issue, said CBP. If “The documents have been scheduled for submission” message is received, you should resubmit your documents via ITACS or use alternate means of submitting documents. Contact: ITACSSupport@fda.hhs.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following releases on commercial trade and related issues:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted an updated listed of frequently asked questions on the Centers of Excellence and Expertise. CBP officials said during the May 22, 2012 COAC meeting another update is expected shortly. The questions and answers are: