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Mandatory Programming Changes for ABI In-Bond Transactions
Attention Automated Broker Interface, ACE Portal Accounts: Approximately 6 months from March 16, 2012, certain ABI applications will be transitioned to ACE as part of the ACE M1 Ocean and Rail Deployment. When this transition takes place, you will no longer be able transmit or receive data for anumber of ABI capabilities using ACS.
Read the CBP Notice on Mandatory Programming Changes
AAEI Submits Letter to "Beyond the Border" Working Group
The “Beyond the Border” Vision issued by President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Harper in February 2011 marks a new era in developing a North American security permiter. AAEI submitted its views on how to practically achieve the vision articlulated by the leader of the U.S. and Canada.
AAEI Letter to BBWG
USTR: Path Cleared for Pending FTAs
USTR will work on FTA legislation with Congress, opening the way for agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. US Trade Representative Ron Kirk makes the announcement in letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees.
Kirk Letter on Colombia FTA
Kirk Letter on S. Korea Beef Protocol
AAEI Joins Opposition to Currency Bill
AAEI has joined 44 other trade associations in a letter objecting to any proposed legislation to require unilateral action by the United States against China’s currency. The letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) promotes a multilateral approach to exchange-rate disputes as the proper way to achieve success in addressing China’s currency and exchange rate policies.
Joint Business Association Letter Opposing Currency Legislation
CSC Urges Action on Exports
The Coalition for Security and Competitiveness has sent a letter to President Obama restating its strong support for Export Control Reform, including publication of a proposed rule providing a regulatory construct for moving items from the USML to the CCL.
CSC Letter to Obama
Big Win for Trade
CBP and US Treasury have decided not to adopt NAFTA’s Rules of Origins (ROO) for all trade (i.e., use the tariff shift rules), ceding the trade community’s concern that switching to NAFTA ROO is complex and leads to anomalous findings. Instead, CBP will continue to use its traditional “substantial transformation rule” for country of origin determination. AAEI submitted a comment on the proposal in 2008, as did many other trade associations, all of whom argued at length against it.
AAEI Joins Opposition to Amend the Atomic Energy Act
AAEI joins 14 other leading industry associations in a letter to the bipartisan leadership of the House of Representatives strongly opposing an untitled bill (H.R.1280) that would amend the Atomic Energy Act by requiring congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries. The bill would impose substantial new requirements and congressional approval for sales of U.S. goods and services associated with the development of nuclear power plants abroad.
Joint Business Association Letter Opposing HR 1280
AAEI Joins Opposition to California Port Drayage Owner-Operator Ban
AAEI has added its name to the list of 30 associations strongly opposed to a California state bill that would effectively ban all independent owner-operators from operating at California ports. The practical effect of this bill is to ban all independent contractors, also known as owner-operators, from California ports and negatively impact activity at ports.
Read the California Coalition Letter
AAEI Files Amicus Brief
AAEI files an amicus brief urging the US Supreme Court to take up the government's reclamation fee on coal, which may be unconstitutional under the "Export Clause".
See the full story
Read the amicus brief
CBSA eManifest Initiative on Track
Phased implementaton continues in Canada for the CBSA eManifest Initiative. It will require trade partners in all modes of transportation to submit cargo and passenger data to the CBSA prior to arrival at the border.
April 2011 News Release from CBSA
NEI Report Issued
The White House issues a report to the President on the National Export Initiative, to double exports in five years. Its focus includes improving advocacy and trade promotion, export financing and removing barriers to trade.
Report to the President on the National Export Initiative
CBP Responds on CF 28/29s
CBP explains the Agency's use of CBP Form 28s and 29s and their relation to Customs Regulations and the ability of importers to make valid prior disclosure.
CBP on CF 28/29s
President Obama on Export Controls
President Obama addresses efforts to reform export controls.
Read the President's remarks
Mexico Revises Retaliatory List
Mexico revises its list of US products subject to 100% retaliatory duties due to the US Government’s failure to resolve the issue of Mexican trucks having access to US territory.
Products on Mexico's Retaliation List
(Note: this is an unofficial list)
CBP Commissioner Takes Action
CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin is taking action on some of the trade community's proposals to improve Customs regulations and operations. AAEI joined with 15 other trade and industry groups in composing a list of proposals to the new commissioner. He issued a reply letter on July 23, 2010.
Bersin Reply Letter to Associations
Administration Outlines Export Reform
National Security Advisor General James L. Jones provided a status report on the Obama Administration's plans for the coming 3-phase approach to export control reform.
In April 2010, US Defense Sec. Robert Gates outlined Obama Administration's export reform plan. The plan relies on four key reforms: a single export control list, a single licensing agency, a single enforcement coordination agency and a single information technology system.
Jones Speech to Aerospace Industries Association
Transcript of Gates's Speech
The Innovation Economy for America
AAEI is calling on Congress to help create new opportunities for America's leading-edge innovators. AAEI directs lawmakers to take action in areas of industry and technology which will foster innovative thinking and invention. “The Innovation Economy for America” calls for better protection of small and medium size business enterprises, lower transaction costs for business, and promotion of U.S. exports.
Export Control Review
AAEI is seeking export control reform in the United States that will enhance national security.
The Association, along with the Coalition for Security and Competitiveness (CSC), provided the Obama Administration and the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a list of principles and recommendations for export control reform. Central to the recommendations is adopting the “trusted trader” concept as a government/industry partnership program.
CSC Recommendations for 21st Century Technology Control Regime
AAEI Recommendations for Export Control Review
AAEI Recommendations Attachment - Civil Penalties
2009 Import Trade Trends
CBP issues Import Trade Trends report for FY09.
Brazil's Retaliation List
Brazil suspended plans to raise tariffs on exported US goods following a negotiated agreement in March 2010. The retaliation plans stemmed from the US’s failure to comply the World Trade Organization’s ruling in the Upland Cotton Dispute. The retaliation list included a wide variety of goods. Brazil also issued a proposed retaliation affecting US intellectual property rights.
CBP Begins Full ISF Enforcement in Jan. 2010
Importer Security Filing (ISF) is being fully enforced on all imported merchandise entering the United States by ship. Under the rule, before merchandise arriving by ship can be imported into the US, importers or their agents must electronically submit the cargo information to CBP at least 24-hours before lading at the foreign port of export.
ISF Enforcement Strategy
AAEI Files Comments on Customs Reauthorization Bill
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 moves CBP back to balancing trade facilitation with its homeland security mission.
AAEI's Comments on S. 1631
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill Summary
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill Analysis
MTB Analysis Released
The Tariff Action Coalition has released its analysis of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and calls it unique legislation that provides vast benefits to manufacturers. AAEI is a supporter of the MTB and is participating in the coalition to get the bill passed as duty suspension provisions expire at the end of the year. MTB analysis
Trade Stimulus Package Proposal
AAEI is urging the White House to take quick action on seven steps to stimulate trade and private investment. AAEI letter to President Obama
American Trader's Guide to Post 9/11 and Homeland Security Programs
Download the chart
International - The American Trader's Guide to Advanced Data Programs
Download the chart
Port/Supply Chain Security Legislation
Senate Action
AAEI Legislative Member Advisory
Letter from AAEI's President regarding CBP's ATDI program, a.k.a "10+2"
Letter to members on ISF
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Mandatory Programming Changes for ABI In-Bond Transactions
Attention Automated Broker Interface, ACE Portal Accounts: Approximately 6 months from March 16, 2012, certain ABI applications will be transitioned to ACE as part of the ACE M1 Ocean and Rail Deployment. When this transition takes place, you will no longer be able transmit or receive data for anumber of ABI capabilities using ACS.
Read the CBP Notice on Mandatory Programming Changes
AAEI Submits Letter to "Beyond the Border" Working Group
The “Beyond the Border” Vision issued by President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Harper in February 2011 marks a new era in developing a North American security permiter. AAEI submitted its views on how to practically achieve the vision articlulated by the leader of the U.S. and Canada.
AAEI Letter to BBWG
USTR: Path Cleared for Pending FTAs
USTR will work on FTA legislation with Congress, opening the way for agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. US Trade Representative Ron Kirk makes the announcement in letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees.
Kirk Letter on Colombia FTA
Kirk Letter on S. Korea Beef Protocol
AAEI Joins Opposition to Currency Bill
AAEI has joined 44 other trade associations in a letter objecting to any proposed legislation to require unilateral action by the United States against China’s currency. The letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) promotes a multilateral approach to exchange-rate disputes as the proper way to achieve success in addressing China’s currency and exchange rate policies.
Joint Business Association Letter Opposing Currency Legislation
CSC Urges Action on Exports
The Coalition for Security and Competitiveness has sent a letter to President Obama restating its strong support for Export Control Reform, including publication of a proposed rule providing a regulatory construct for moving items from the USML to the CCL.
CSC Letter to Obama
Big Win for Trade
CBP and US Treasury have decided not to adopt NAFTA’s Rules of Origins (ROO) for all trade (i.e., use the tariff shift rules), ceding the trade community’s concern that switching to NAFTA ROO is complex and leads to anomalous findings. Instead, CBP will continue to use its traditional “substantial transformation rule” for country of origin determination. AAEI submitted a comment on the proposal in 2008, as did many other trade associations, all of whom argued at length against it.
AAEI Joins Opposition to Amend the Atomic Energy Act
AAEI joins 14 other leading industry associations in a letter to the bipartisan leadership of the House of Representatives strongly opposing an untitled bill (H.R.1280) that would amend the Atomic Energy Act by requiring congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries. The bill would impose substantial new requirements and congressional approval for sales of U.S. goods and services associated with the development of nuclear power plants abroad.
Joint Business Association Letter Opposing HR 1280
AAEI Joins Opposition to California Port Drayage Owner-Operator Ban
AAEI has added its name to the list of 30 associations strongly opposed to a California state bill that would effectively ban all independent owner-operators from operating at California ports. The practical effect of this bill is to ban all independent contractors, also known as owner-operators, from California ports and negatively impact activity at ports.
Read the California Coalition Letter
AAEI Files Amicus Brief
AAEI files an amicus brief urging the US Supreme Court to take up the government's reclamation fee on coal, which may be unconstitutional under the "Export Clause".
See the full story
Read the amicus brief
CBSA eManifest Initiative on Track
Phased implementaton continues in Canada for the CBSA eManifest Initiative. It will require trade partners in all modes of transportation to submit cargo and passenger data to the CBSA prior to arrival at the border.
April 2011 News Release from CBSA
NEI Report Issued
The White House issues a report to the President on the National Export Initiative, to double exports in five years. Its focus includes improving advocacy and trade promotion, export financing and removing barriers to trade.
Report to the President on the National Export Initiative
CBP Responds on CF 28/29s
CBP explains the Agency's use of CBP Form 28s and 29s and their relation to Customs Regulations and the ability of importers to make valid prior disclosure.
CBP on CF 28/29s
President Obama on Export Controls
President Obama addresses efforts to reform export controls.
Read the President's remarks
Mexico Revises Retaliatory List
Mexico revises its list of US products subject to 100% retaliatory duties due to the US Government’s failure to resolve the issue of Mexican trucks having access to US territory.
Products on Mexico's Retaliation List
(Note: this is an unofficial list)
CBP Commissioner Takes Action
CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin is taking action on some of the trade community's proposals to improve Customs regulations and operations. AAEI joined with 15 other trade and industry groups in composing a list of proposals to the new commissioner. He issued a reply letter on July 23, 2010.
Bersin Reply Letter to Associations
Administration Outlines Export Reform
National Security Advisor General James L. Jones provided a status report on the Obama Administration's plans for the coming 3-phase approach to export control reform.
In April 2010, US Defense Sec. Robert Gates outlined Obama Administration's export reform plan. The plan relies on four key reforms: a single export control list, a single licensing agency, a single enforcement coordination agency and a single information technology system.
Jones Speech to Aerospace Industries Association
Transcript of Gates's Speech
The Innovation Economy for America
AAEI is calling on Congress to help create new opportunities for America's leading-edge innovators. AAEI directs lawmakers to take action in areas of industry and technology which will foster innovative thinking and invention. “The Innovation Economy for America” calls for better protection of small and medium size business enterprises, lower transaction costs for business, and promotion of U.S. exports.
Export Control Review
AAEI is seeking export control reform in the United States that will enhance national security.
The Association, along with the Coalition for Security and Competitiveness (CSC), provided the Obama Administration and the House Foreign Affairs Committee with a list of principles and recommendations for export control reform. Central to the recommendations is adopting the “trusted trader” concept as a government/industry partnership program.
CSC Recommendations for 21st Century Technology Control Regime
AAEI Recommendations for Export Control Review
AAEI Recommendations Attachment - Civil Penalties
2009 Import Trade Trends
CBP issues Import Trade Trends report for FY09.
Brazil's Retaliation List
Brazil suspended plans to raise tariffs on exported US goods following a negotiated agreement in March 2010. The retaliation plans stemmed from the US’s failure to comply the World Trade Organization’s ruling in the Upland Cotton Dispute. The retaliation list included a wide variety of goods. Brazil also issued a proposed retaliation affecting US intellectual property rights.
CBP Begins Full ISF Enforcement in Jan. 2010
Importer Security Filing (ISF) is being fully enforced on all imported merchandise entering the United States by ship. Under the rule, before merchandise arriving by ship can be imported into the US, importers or their agents must electronically submit the cargo information to CBP at least 24-hours before lading at the foreign port of export.
ISF Enforcement Strategy
AAEI Files Comments on Customs Reauthorization Bill
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 moves CBP back to balancing trade facilitation with its homeland security mission.
AAEI's Comments on S. 1631
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill Summary
2009 Customs Reauthorization Bill Analysis
MTB Analysis Released
The Tariff Action Coalition has released its analysis of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and calls it unique legislation that provides vast benefits to manufacturers. AAEI is a supporter of the MTB and is participating in the coalition to get the bill passed as duty suspension provisions expire at the end of the year. MTB analysis
Trade Stimulus Package Proposal
AAEI is urging the White House to take quick action on seven steps to stimulate trade and private investment. AAEI letter to President Obama
American Trader's Guide to Post 9/11 and Homeland Security Programs
Download the chart
International - The American Trader's Guide to Advanced Data Programs
Download the chart
Port/Supply Chain Security Legislation
Senate Action
AAEI Legislative Member Advisory
Letter from AAEI's President regarding CBP's ATDI program, a.k.a "10+2"
Letter to members on ISF
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