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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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Revised Form 5106 Out 'Momentarily,' Says CBP's Smith
April 20, 2016 |Customs

The revision process for CBP Form 5106 is “just about done” and the revised version of the form, the Importer ID Input Record, “should come out momentarily, said Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner of CBP’s Office of Trade, during the annual conference of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America on April 19. The new version of the form has come out of “legal review,” and is back at the Office of Management and Budget “for a second round,” she said. CBP first proposed revisions to Form 5106 in 2014 (see 14100815) met industry criticism (see 1412090024), so the agency put out a revised proposal in July 2015 (see 1507240009).

DHS, HHS Laud ACE Progress
April 19, 2016 |Customs

The Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services celebrated recent progress in the effort toward ACE and the International Trade Data System in a joint April 19 letter to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America. "Business users are currently filing approximately 92% of entry summary requirements in the Single Window and Cargo Release volumes have soared from low 40% figures to a record high of 70% in just the last several weeks," said Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at DHS and Acting Deputy Secretary Mary Wakefield, Department of HHS. "The numbers reflect a significant uptick in adoption by many of the largest filers and active testing and engagement from thousands of smaller businesses," they said. The officials pointed to the process as proof of successful collaboration with industry and trade groups. "NCBFAA and other industry users have not only identified problems, but worked collaboratively with government agencies to develop and rapidly implement effective solutions," they said. Modifications to mandatory deadlines and added flexibilities for certain data elements are two recent examples of this partnership. It is clear that the engagement and expertise from the filers who will ultimately rely on the system remain one of the most critical elements of success. Deploying an effective ITDS remains a top priority for DHS and HHS "and for many other U.S. agencies and the Administration on a whole," they said.

CBP Gives More Information on Harmonized System Update
April 19, 2016 |Customs

CBP provided more information on its Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1602 from April 5, it said in a April 19 CSMS message (here). "Although most of the modifications made included updates to Participating Government Agency flags, additional changes were involved," in that update (see 1604110011). "Modifications to the Quantitative Limitations on the Importation of Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses were also incorporated in this update, and they were effective" on Jan. 1, said CBP.

Quota Merchandise Entries Should Still be Filed in ACS, Says CBP
April 18, 2016 |Customs

Entries and entry summaries involving quota merchandise must still be filed in the Automated Commercial System, said CBP in a CSMS message (here). CBP further clarified (here) that "Foreign Trade Zone (type 06) entries and Temporary Importation Bond entries (type 23) that include quota merchandise must continue to be filed in ACS until the transition date for all quot[a] entries in ACE." CBP previously said it plans to deploy ACE quota functions in July (see 1603160037). "All Quota entries will be transitioned to ACE on the same date in the summer, 2016," the agency said.