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Unverified List updates reflect BIS efforts to assess the legitimacy of foreign recipients of controlled items when end-use checks cannot be completed. Changes to the list signal heightened attention to diversion risks across global supply chains. This section follows new UVL designations, removals and related policy developments that affect screening and due diligence requirements. Coverage helps exporters adapt compliance processes to evolving verification challenges.

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CBP Issues Harmonized System Update With 9,743 ABI Records, 44,713 Harmonized Tariff Records
July 5, 2016 |Customs

CBP created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1607 on June 30, the agency said in a CSMS message (here). The changes, which were effective July 1, reflected the expanded Information Technology Agreement and other updates mentioned in a June 30 Presidential Proclamation (here), CBP said. A detailed list of adjustments made and the reasons for the changes is available through the International Trade Commission website (here), CBP said. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov

CBP Finds Country of Origin of Ethernet Cable, Transceiver Is China, for Government Procurement
June 30, 2016 |Customs

An Ethernet cable and transceiver imported from China are considered to be of Chinese origin for U.S. government procurement purposes, CBP said in a final determination (here). Each of the physical products is assembled in China, and the software that allows the cable and transceiver to function is developed in China and Germany, respectively, before being “downloaded” onto the cable and transceiver after importation in the U.S. Because the downloading of software does not constitute programming and does not confer substantial transformation, the last substantial transformation of each article occurred in China, CBP said.

CBP Posts FAQs on US-Chile FTA
June 29, 2016 |Customs

CBP answered a set of frequently asked questions on the U.S.-Chile free trade agreement in a newly released document dated June 1 (here). The FAQs include information on making claims for preferential tariff treatment, certification of origin and required data elements.

CBP Releases June 29 Customs Bulletin
June 29, 2016 |Customs

CBP released its June 29 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 26) (here). While it does not contain any rulings, it does include recent CBP notices and Court of International Trade opinions.

CBP Updates Form 3461 for ACE
June 29, 2016 |Customs

CBP posted an updated Form 3461 that will allow for filing entries and requests for release during broker or ACE system outages (see 1512140020). Form 3461 (here) applies to "Entry/Immediate Delivery for ACE," and Form 3461C (here) "supports additional Line and Bill of Lading information if there is not enough room on the 3461 for use with ACE," CBP said. The agency also released instructions for Form 3461 (here).