DEPLOYED: CAPE for IEEPA Refunds – Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced this morning, June 29th, that it has completed the successful deployment for enhancements to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) application in the ACE Secure Data Portal. “Importers and authorized customs brokers can now include in their CAPE […]
US Revokes 20,000 Mexican Trucker Visas Amid Increased Cabotage Enforcement
RIM logistics, ltd. is monitoring recent developments that may impact Mexico–US cross-border transportation. Industry reports indicate that US authorities have increased enforcement tied to commercial driver visa eligibility, cabotage restrictions, and English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers operating in the United States. The Mexican carrier association CANACAR, for example, has cited significant visa revocations among […]
Launch of CBP’s Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers
The following was taken in part from CSMS# 68927213: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is excited to announce the release of its new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. This updated document provides a consolidated overview of the three (3) authorities CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor …
Asia-US Ocean Market Advisory
Please be advised that the Transpacific Eastbound ocean freight market is currently experiencing highly challenging conditions, resulting in a tightening of vessel capacity alongside accelerating freight rates and surcharges. A convergence of a strong supply-demand balance, rising fuel costs, and geopolitical disruptions has driven the Asia-US container market into its highest trajectory observed in the …
CBP Guidance for Adjusting Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports…
CSMS #68855869, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 5, 2026, provides implementation guidance for the June 1, 2026, President issued Proclamation 11032, “Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States” amending Proclamation 11021, adding new metals derivatives subject to Section 232 duties and reducing the Section 232 duty rates for …
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen CBP…
The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA’s Customs Counsel and Legislative Advisor of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.: The President issued an Executive Order (EO) on June 3rd that will impact all importers and entities connected to import transactions. This Executive Order proposes a broad tightening of US customs enforcement, with a strong emphasis on …
Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) Update
SAT (Mexico’s tax and customs authority), ANAM (Mexico’s national customs agency), and CAAAREM (Mexico’s national customs broker association) released several important updates on June 2nd and 3rd, 2026 regarding the implementation timeline of the Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) process in Mexico. What is the Manifestación de Valor (MV/MVE)?The Manifestación de Valor is the customs …
Understanding the Affiliates Rule Pause and Why Preparation Still
The US Commerce Department’s issued a one-year suspension of the Affiliates rule in November 2025. It is important for exporters to know that the temporary pause on the Affiliates Rule does not eliminate compliance expectations. BIS continues to view affiliate‑based diversion as a core risk, and exporters should use this period to strengthen compliance foundations before the …
Updated CBP CAPE FAQ on 5/20/26
The below was taken in part from the NCBFAA: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated their CAPE FAQ document on 5/20/26 with new questions and responses. CBP also recently published CSMS # 68228015 – New ACE Portal Account Application with the following information: On April 1st, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a modernized …
CBP Updates CIT on CAPE Declaration Filing Activity
The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Executive Director for the Trade Programs Directorate in the Office of Trade, Brandon Lord, provided the US Court of International Trade (CIT) with an update on Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) Phase 1 declaration filings, as of May 11th …