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Oct 4, 2017

CBP sets November 1st as Increased Enforcement Date for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Requirement Violations

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000612 advising, effective November 1st, they will penalize any… Read more 

Sep 27, 2017

CBP Issues Hurricane Maria Diversion Guidance for Ocean Carriers

Similar to guidance issued following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS… Read more 

Sep 20, 2017

Late September Construction at Sumas Port of Entry Expects to Cause Delays

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations is advising travelers that the Sumas (Washington State)… Read more 

Sep 13, 2017

CBP Issues Guidance for Exports during Hurricane Irma

Similar to guidance issued following Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has… Read more 

Sep 7, 2017

CBP Issues Guidance on Processing Charitable Contributions for Hurricane Harvey

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000531 providing guidance for parties interested in donating to… Read more 

Sep 5, 2017

Advance Commercial Information Compliance Evaluation Period Extended

As you are aware, eManifest requirements for Highway carriers are mandatory. January 11, 2016, marked the beginning of… Read more 

Aug 28, 2017

CBP-Port Huron announces Wide Load Lane to be closed temporarily in early September

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) in Port Huron, Michigan, has announced, due to infrastructure improvements at the… Read more 

Jun 23, 2017

CBP-El Paso announces change to Hazardous Materials documents submission

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) in El Paso, Texas, has issued a notice advising the trade community… Read more 

May 29, 2017

E-Manifest Changes to the Implementation Timeline for Electronic House Bills

Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) provides new updated information regarding the eManifest implementation timeline for freight forwarders to… Read more 

May 25, 2017

US – CANADA BORDER: Construction Update for CBP Facility at Rouses Point, N.Y.; Alternative Crossing will be Necessary for Some

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the inspection facility at the Rouses Point, NY, border crossing… Read more