CBP posted a Dec.3 version of its CF 1400 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances) electronic query report of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by entrances. CBP also posted a version of its CF 1401 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances) electronic query report of the VMS, in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by clearances.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related issues:
CBP updated its contact information page for the Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minerals Center for Excellence and Expertise (CEE), which opened Sept. 17 in Houston. To initiate an inquiry, email CEE-Petroleum@cbp.dhs.gov or by phone at:(281) 985-6800 Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Time. CBP recently provided similar information for other CEEs. The Automotive CEE page is (here). The Pharmaceutical CEE page is (here). The Electronics CEE page is (here).
Correction: CBP hasn't had a Senate-confirmed commissioner since 2009. CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin was appointed, but never confirmed.
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the International Trade Administration posted to CBP's website Nov. 30, 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://addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)
Port code 1402 (Newport News, VA) is now inactive for CBP transactions, CBP said in a CSMS message. All CBP transactions should be filed using port code 1401 (Norfolk-Newport News, VA), said CBP. This change aligns port operations with 19 CFR 101.3.
CBP's Office of Information and Technology has posted an updated list of companies/persons offering ABI data processing services to the trade community.
CBP Miami moved the Agriculture Air Cargo Inspections office, it said in an information bulletin Nov. 29. The office moved from Cargo Building 708 to CBP Cargo Clearance Center room 272, it said. The new location will be effective Dec. 3.
CBP posted its fiscal year 2012 Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (also known as the "Byrd Amendment") annual report. Among other things, CBP lists $28 million in antidumping duties that are awaiting collection and then disbursement, which will occur in the year in which the monies are received.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related issues: