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21st Century Customs Framework

The 21st Century Customs Framework is a CBP initiative that seeks to modernize the flow of goods into the United States. The goals of the initiative are to enhance facilitation and security, ensure seamless data sharing, increase visibility into modern supply chains, provide enforcement flexibility and streamline processes to deter bad actors and protect U.S. consumers and businesses from unfair competition. CBP created a task force representing U.S. businesses which, after discussions among trade and CBP representatives of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, recommended a series of legislative proposals currently being considered by Congress.

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CBP Remote COAC Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 7
September 21, 2020 |Export Filing and PGAs

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) for CBP will next meet Oct. 7, remotely, beginning at 1 p.m. EDT, CBP said in a notice. Comments are due in writing by Oct. 6. The COAC will hear from the following subcommittees on the topics listed below and then will review, deliberate and formulate recommendations on how to proceed on those topics:

Non-Brokers Now Able to Declare Goods Through Philippines Customs
July 17, 2019 |Asia Pacific

Non-brokers can now declare goods with the Philippines Bureau of Customs, according to a July 16 report from the Manila Bulletin, a Filipino newspaper. Before being able to declare goods, non-brokers must first file an application to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation from Philippines Customs, which is valid for one year, the report said. After the non-broker is accredited, he is “responsible for the accuracy of the goods declaration and for the payment of duties, taxes and other charges of the imported goods,” the report said, referencing a statement released by the Philippines. The non-brokers are also liable for violations under the Philippines' Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, the report said.

Philippines Issues New Guidance on Drawback, Duty Refunds and Abatement
May 9, 2019 |Asia Pacific

The Philippines Bureau of Customs recently issued guidance on the processing, approval and payment of duty drawback, refund and abatement, BOC said in a May 7 press release. The new guidelines loosen restrictions on cash refund payments, and provide that tax credit certificates may not be assigned or transferred. The guidance also codifies “all existing rules and regulations pertaining to Duty Drawback, Refund and Abatement in the BOC, consistent with the provisions of the” Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, enacted by the Philippines in 2016.