In the April 14, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 16), CBP issued notices: (a) proposing to revoke or modify three classification rulings on upper body garments similar to sleeveless tank styles, (b) proposing to revoke two classification rulings on certain soapstone fireplaces and cookstoves, and (c) modifying one classification ruling regarding certain woven place mats. CBP states that it is also revoking, or proposing to revoke, any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.

On April 1, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a final rule which amends an interim final rule (IFR) on security threat assessment standards for commercial drivers authorized to transport hazardous materials (hazmats) to, among other things, postpone for a second time the date on which fingerprint-based background checks must begin in all States. The TSA now requires all States to begin such checks by January 31, 2005.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule, effective April 14, 2004, that adjusts for inflation the Customs Value or ex-factory price for certain disposable cigarette lighters to $2.25 (from $2.00).

Broker Power has previously reported that effective from February 2, 2004 through April 30, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would detain and request production documents for, or send to a laboratory for testing, importations of socks from at most 22 targeted countries.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice on the effect that Nepal's April 23, 2004 World Trade Organization (WTO) membership will have on the quota and visa requirements imposed on certain of its textile and apparel products.

On April 1, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an administrative message to remind ABI filers that full ABI edits for FDA prior notice (PN) data go into effect on May 13, 2004.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice announcing that the following Customs broker licenses, as well as any and all related permits, have been cancelled due to the death of the broker: