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Remarks to the NCBFAA Govt. Affairs Conference

October 4, 2016

In Washington D.C. at the National Customs Broker & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Government Affairs Conference (GAC), representatives of the association (including JAS’s very own Laurie Arnold and Leah Ellis) and government legislators sat down to discuss issues that matter to international trade.  The GAC Conference is held annually.

Some of the issues that were discussed are:

  • Extending funds for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) through 2018.
  • Recognizes and validates the efforts to expand the Centers of Excellence and Expertise.
  • Modernizing drawback, simplifying the process for duty refunds and increasing efficiencies for trade stakeholders.
  • Establishing key aspects of the organizational structure including the Executive Assistant Commissioner positions.
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Latest News

ADDITIONAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFFS

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the President will increase tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada from 25% to 50% in response to the electricity price increases announced by the Ontario government for electricity sold to the United States.  The President noted on a Truth Social post that the increase is effective starting tomorrow, March 12, 2025.

Read our full advisory by clicking below.

DERIVATIVES

Customs and Border Protection has issued two CSMS messages, 64348288 and 64348411 providing guidance on handling of steel and aluminum derivatives including derivatives outside of chapters 73 and 76. The additional 25% duty will be applicable starting on March 12, 2025, for ALL steel and aluminum derivatives.

To read our full advisory, click on the link below.

WEBINAR

Check out the link below to see our drawback webinar from March 4.

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