FCBF Blog
Phase Six of Lacey Act Implementation Coming Up on July 1
The Lacey Act declaration will soon be required for a new list of tariffs, including new unloaded pallets or containers, certain musical instruments, essential oils and trunks/suitcases. This Phase VI of the Lacey Act declaration enforcement was originally slated to...
FMC: ANPRM on Carrier Automated Tariffs
On April 8, the Federal Maritime Commission published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to facilitate better understanding of inconsistencies in which different carriers are interpreting and applying certain aspects of the Commission's rules. Below, you...
FMC announces more flexibility in service contract filing requirements
FROM FMC.GOV: Shippers and carriers will soon have more flexibility in meeting service contract filing requirements as the result of a rule change approved by the Federal Maritime Commission going into effect this June. The Final Rule amends existing regulations so...
It’s not just about who you know…
Ok, who here has heard someone say, “It’s not WHAT you know…it’s all about WHO you know!!” I imagine several of you nodding your heads and scrolling down, looking to get to the conclusion of this article. But some of you will stick around to see what we’re talking...
Finding your Community through a Trade Association
We recently asked several FCBF members to share their biggest challenges. We received responses ranging form finding the right staff, to keeping up with the fast-changing regulations. to remaining competitive. What we were MOST surprised by was how the others at the...
FMC Reviewing Tariff Regulations
The FMC is seeking comments through a recent ANPRM reviewing tariff regulations (pass-through charges and tariff access fees)
Biden Appoints Daniel Maffei as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
The Biden Administration has designated Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei as the next chairman of Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Maffei replaces Michael A. Khouri, who formerly served as FMC chairman. Khouri will finish his term with the FMC as a commissioner. See...
GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Duties Extension of Product Exclusions
CSMS #46607637 The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the extension of product exclusions from additional Section 301 China duties on certain medical-care products to address COVID-19. BACKGROUNDOn March 10, 2021, the USTR published 86 FR...
CBP Ocean Split Bill Guidance for the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach
Photo © Michael Kelley Guidance originally seen in NCBFAA's Monday Morning eBriefing - March 01, 2021 Due to current port congestion, ocean carriers are issuing split bills on or after arrival. To streamline the updated information for release, the LACBFFA, in...
APHIS Core Help Desk
CSMS #46390176 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is excited to announce the launch of its new APHIS Core Message Set Help Desk! Starting March 1, 2021, importers, brokers and filers will be able to contact the Help...
Customs Broker Notification and Request Documents sent to HQ via Email
CSMS #45752501 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests that Customs broker notifications and requested documents previously mailed to CBP Headquarters be sent directly to the Broker Management Branch...
DELAYED: Aluminum Import License Number will be required on e214 transmissions
**As per CSMS #45799085, the effective date is DELAYED: Aluminum Import License Number required on e214 scheduled for 1/25/21 deployment is rescheduled for 3/29/21. CSMS #45606692 Per Federal Register Notice 85 FR 83804 Published 12/23/2020, e214 filers will be...