For February, we are highlighting Jacquelyn Bakker, our CHB Manager in the JAS Chicago office.  Jacqulyn started her career in the industry in 2012 in an accounting role before moving into the brokerage side in 2014.  In her words, that’s when she “found my niche.”  Jacquelyn joined JAS in 2018.  After being named as the Brokerage Supervisor, Jacquelyn decided to take on the “daunting task” of obtaining her broker’s license.  After 3 months of studying, Jacquelyn was able to pass on the first try!  Jacquelyn manages a team of 6 entry writers in our Chicago branch and CHB manager.  Jacquelyn is detail oriented and attentive to the needs of her clients internally and externally!

Jacquelyn has a 19-year old daughter, loving fiance and 2 dogs at home.  She enjoys family time BBQing in the summer, taking the dogs for longs walks, playing Pokemon Go with family and seeing movies in the theater.

Jacquelyn is yet another great example that People Make the Difference!

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CBP is leading global effors in combating forced labor by imposing import bans on goods produced with forced labor.  This has inspired international action, including the European Union’s adoption of similar measures and the inclusion of forced labor prohibitions in the USMCA.  CBP’s actions have also driven labor reforms, notably in Malaysia, which launched a National Action Plan on Forced Labor and ratified an international protocol to combat forced labor.  These advancements demonstrate CBP’s significant influence in shaping global supply chain accountability and driving positive change.

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CBP announced on January 16, 2025 an NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) related to “illicit low-value shipments.”  Section 321 (a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 allows for duty and tax exemptions on low-value shipments entering the U.S., such as gifts, personal goods, and other merchandise valued at $800 or less.  The exemption, first introduced in 1938, aimed to reduce the burden of collecting duties on minimal-value imports.  However, the surge in e-commerce and the increase in low-value shipments has made it difficult for CBP to effectively manage and target high-risk shipments, such as illicit drugs.  To address this, CBP is proposing enhanced data requirements for low-value shipments to improve enforcement and targeting.

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