Court Rules Final TFTEA Drawback Regulations Must Take Effect by Dec. 17
The Court of International Trade said in an Oct. 12 ruling that CBP must file a final rule for drawback under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act with the Office of the Federal Register by Dec. 17. The final rule, except for provisions involving drawback for excise taxes, will be effective when filed, ruled CIT Judge Jane Restani. The excise tax provisions may take effect 60 days after publication.
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The ruling is the latest in a lawsuit brought against CBP that said the government is improperly not processing requests for accelerated payment on TFTEA drawback claims.