Express Carriers Urge CBP to End 'Double Assessments' of MPF for Formal Entries
CBP should amend its regulations on merchandise processing fees (MPF) to eliminate double assessments on express consignment carriers and centralized hub facilities, express carriers said in comments on proposed changes to CBP user fee regulations. Currently, formal entries using express…
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carriers and hub facilities must pay a $1 fee in addition to the ad valorem MPF, said the Express Association of America and UPS in their respective comments. “If a formal entry is presented to CBP, the $1.00 fee should not be assessed as the importer will pay the appropriate MPF with the entry summary as required,” the EAA said. “Paying the $1.00 MPF and the ad valorem MPF assesses the same fee twice on the same entry.” CBP proposed the rules on how to adjust its user fees for inflation in July (see 1707140037). “We believe this is the opportunity to correct the double assessment of processing fees,” the EAA said. Separately, FedEx also urged CBP to give the trade community 60 days, rather than the 30 days proposed by CBP, before adjustments to user fees and limitations take effect.