In the May 7 issue of the CBP Customs Bulletin (Vol. 48, No. 18), CBP published two notices that propose to revoke rulings and similar treatment for the tariff classification of a flashing jewel sticker and plastic adhesive gems.
CBP offered information on testing methods available for support of duty preference claims for crude oil imports in a CSMS message. "The primary mechanism for verification of preference claims for petroleum and its derivative products is through production records and/or other relevant documentation that support the claim," said CBP. The tests "can be used if CBP officials determine that additional information is necessary to substantiate preference claims for crude oil and certain straight-run petroleum distillates," the agency said.
CBP is requesting comments by July 7 for an existing information collection related to its Automated Clearinghouse (ACH). CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
CBP is extending the comment period by 30 days on an existing information collection concerning the Declaration of Owner (CBP Form 3347) and Declaration of Consignee When Entry is Made by an Agent (CBP Form 3347A). CBP says that it is proposing to extend the expiration date of this information collection, without change to the forms or the burden hours.
CBP is seeking applicants for the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations (COAC), according to a notice published in the Federal Register May 8. Applications should be submitted to CBP by June 23.
CBP is requesting comments by July 8 for an existing information collection for entry summaries. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
Trademark and copyright holders that have filed intellectual property information with CBP can renew their recordation online through the revised Intellectual Property Rights e-Recordation application, said CBP. Effective May 8, some 32,000 rights-holders can use the new application (here) to renew with CBP without paper filings, the agency said. "The revised application also can be used by trademark and copyright owners to update ownership information, request extensions of time for submitting renewals and to check on the status of pending applications," it said.
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website May 6, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
In the April issue of the CBP Customs Bulletin (Vol. 48, No. 17), CBP published notices that propose to modify or revoke rulings and similar treatment for the tariff classification of textile shoe covers and electrical probe cards.
The U.S. will continue to look for and create international mutual recognition arrangements for trusted trader programs, said CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske while speaking at the World Customs Organization Global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) conference in Madrid, Spain. "Economic prosperity depends on a consistent, stable and predictable environment for commerce,” said Kerlikowske. “And security plays a critical role in creating and protecting those stable and predictable conditions."