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2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit Notice; Technical Correction
On November 8, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice in the Federal Register, which announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will convene the 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit in Philadelphia, PA, on March 26-28, 2024. This technical correction corrects the November 8, 2023 notice to reflect the proper amounts for the in-person and virtual attendance registration fees. For convenience, CBP is republishing the full text of the November 8, 2023 notice below, with the corrected registration fee amounts.
Mobile Collections & Receipts (MCR): Implementation of Phase Two
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting a test to allow for the payment of certain commercial vessel taxes and fees with electronic methods, including credit cards. Payment can be made through the existing Mobile Collections & Receipts (MCR) system's payment portal at eCBP (https://e.cbp.dhs.gov) or at the ports of entry for any commercial vessel arriving at a maritime port of entry. Participation in the test is voluntary. CBP will continue to accept payments by cash or check at the ports of entry. This notice describes the test and invites public comment on any aspect of the test.
New Date for the Spring 2024 Customs Broker's License Examination
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has changed the date on which the semi-annual examination for an individual broker's license will be held to Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2024 and Announcement of eCBP Portal Payment Option
This document provides notice to customs brokers that the annual user fee that is assessed for each permit held by a customs broker, whether it may be an individual, partnership, association, or corporation, is due no later than February 9, 2024. Pursuant to fee adjustments required by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, the customs broker permit user fee payable for calendar year 2024 will be $174.80. CBP is also announcing that customs brokers may pay the fee electronically via the electronic Customs and Border Protection (eCBP) portal.
Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Electronic Issuance of Demands on Surety
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a National Customs Automation Program test regarding the electronic issuance of demands on surety for certain kinds of claims, the ``Electronic Issuance of Demands on Surety'' (EIDS) test. Test participation is limited to sureties that receive the ``Notice of Penalty or Liquidated Damages Incurred and Demand for Payment'' (CBP Form 5955A) for claims for liquidated damages or penalties. The EIDS test will not include any other purpose or type of claim for which the CBP Form 5955A is used, such as a demand for duties, taxes, fees, or charges other than liquidated damages or penalties.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Existing Information Collection; Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) (CBP Form 1300)
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will convene the 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit in Philadelphia, PA, on March 26-28, 2024. The 2024 TFCS Summit will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. The 2024 TFCS Summit will feature CBP personnel, members of the trade community, and members of other government agencies in panel discussions on CBP's role in international trade initiatives and programs. Members of the international trade and transportation communities and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Existing Collection; U.S. Customs Declaration (CBP Form 6059B)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Elimination of Debit Voucher Interest Accruing Before the Issuance of a Bill
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the elimination of CBP's collection of interest specific to debit vouchers in order to enable CBP to efficiently include debit voucher bills in CBP's automated billing process in the Automated Commercial Environment. As a result of this change, CBP will automatically issue debit voucher bills, inclusive of all applicable interest accruing on such bills and dishonored payment fees. Interest on the debited amount will accrue from the date of the issuance of a debit voucher bill, and no longer from the date of the debit voucher.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Existing Collection; Crew Member's Declaration CBP (Form 5129)
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Extension and Expansion of Declaration Zone Test
On August 30, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in the Federal Register that CBP would conduct a Declaration Zone test at cruise terminal facilities at participating sea ports of entry (POEs) that would run for approximately two years. This document announces that CBP is extending the test period for an additional two years. In addition to the extension, this document announces that CBP intends to expand the Declaration Zone test to up to eighteen additional sea POEs, as well as to travelers being processed in Simplified Arrival for open loop cruises. The Declaration Zone test allows for streamlined processing by allowing a demonstrative initial declaration for arriving travelers in lieu of an oral or written declaration of all articles brought into the United States to a CBP officer as required by current CBP regulations.
Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will increase from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2023, the interest rates for underpayments will be 8 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 8 percent for non-corporations and 7 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise
This document adopts as final, without change, interim amendments made to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations by CBP Decision 16-26, as modified by a subsequent technical correction, CBP Decision 19-11. The interim amendments established the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers) as a permanent organizational component of the agency. The interim amendments shifted certain trade functions to the Centers and identified other trade functions jointly carried out by port directors and Center directors. The interim amendments provided broad, centralized decision-making authority to the Centers to enable the Centers to facilitate trade, reduce transaction costs, increase compliance with applicable import laws, and achieve uniformity of treatment at ports of entry for identified industries.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of April 12, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Plainfield, IL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Plainfield, IL) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of May 25, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 18, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 11, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Texas City, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Texas City, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 4, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 3, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Wilmington, NC) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Wilmington, NC), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of July 20, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Deer Park, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Deer Park, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 18, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Yorktown, VA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Yorktown, VA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of June 2, 2022.
Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 8, 2022.
Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Tampa, FL) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Tampa, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 2, 2022.
Accreditation of Dixie Services, Inc. (Galena Park, TX) as a Commercial Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Dixie Services, Inc. (Galena Park, TX), has been accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 26, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Texas City, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Texas City, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 3, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 30, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of King Inspection and Testing, Inc. (Carson, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that King Inspection and Testing, Inc. (Carson, CA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 11, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of March 29, 2022.
Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of April 14, 2022.
Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Coastal Gulf and International (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of May 18, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of May 18, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Yorktown, VA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Yorktown, VA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of June 23, 2022.
Accreditation and Approval of Pan Pacific Surveyors, Inc. (Paramount, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Pan Pacific Surveyors, Inc. (Paramount, CA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 1, 2022.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Existing Collection; Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Brownsville, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Brownsville, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of April 15, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Harvey, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc (Harvey, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 14, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Luling, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Coastal Gulf and International (Luling, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 16, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 5, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Linden, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Linden, NJ) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of December 9, 2021.
Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Sulphur, Louisiana) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Sulphur, Louisiana) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of October 13, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Penuelas, PR) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Penuelas, PR) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 14, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Martinez, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Martinez, CA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 11, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 28, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (El Paso, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (El Paso, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of April 8, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 9, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of V-TIC Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that V- TIC Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of December 15, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Thionville Surveying Company, Inc., (Harahan, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Thionville Surveying Company, Inc., (Harahan, LA) has been approved to gauge animal and vegetable oils and accredited to test certain animal and vegetable oils for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 13, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Nederland, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Nederland, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 25, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 5, 2021.
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