CBP Planning Office Dedicated to E-commerce, Toy Industry Association Told
CBP plans to create an office dedicated to e-commerce, agency officials told Toy Industry Association CEO Steve Pasierb during a recent meeting with CBP leadership, the TIA said in a news release (here). CBP "indicated it would reach out to…
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TIA to participate as strategic partners in its development," TIA said. CBP didn't immediately comment. CBP should consider ways to improve efficiency within the import inspection process, Pasierb told CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske. "TIA representatives highlighted the significant delays and costs associated with inspections and requested CBP continue to look for efficiencies in the inspection process and improve communication with importers, especially during peak holiday shipping season," TIA said. Pasierb also raised issues with trusted trader programs and possible options for smaller TIA members to "lower their import 'risk profiles,'" TIA said. While such programs "are designed to expedite the import process and decrease the frequency and lengths of examinations, some 'trusted traders' have been subject to unreasonable delays and inspections," the group said.