CBP Seeking Input on Increasing Authority Over E-Commerce Issues
CBP is asking for industry input through the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee about how the agency should go about getting more authority over e-commerce issues, two COAC members said. The request relates to recent congressional testimony from Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner in the Office of Trade, who was pressed by lawmakers to describe next steps for gaining such authority (see 1803060021). "During the hearing, EAC Smith agreed to a request for CBP to provide the Committee with recommendations for what types of assistance, be it new statutes or regulations, could provide CBP with greater authority to address e-commerce, intellectual property rights (IPR), and import safety challenges," CBP said.
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Smith agreed to report back within 60 days, or May 4, and CBP has already started internally, the agency said. The request asks that suggestions be submitted to CBP by April 9. "As for next steps, our CBP team will compile all recommendations and we will review for not only this objective, though direct feedback for what is put forward will have to undergo additional leadership review to make the May 4th date," the agency said. "We will consider all the recommendations as we continue to implement goal 1 of the E-Commerce Strategy, noting that some of these goals may require some additional work or understanding." CBP didn't comment.