CBP Proposes Procedures for Adjusting COBRA Customs User Fees

CBP is proposing to set procedures in its regulations for adjusting Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) fees for inflation (here). The inflation adjustments and fee limitations were required by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, passed in 2015 (see 1512040024), which specifies that fees are to be adjusted every year on April 1. CBP determined no adjustments were necessary on April 1, 2016, and April 1, 2017. Affected fees include the merchandise processing fee, vessel and truck arrival fees and the customs broker permit user fee. Comments are due Aug. 16.