Top Stories: CBP Challenges

CBP Meets with AAEI Members on Top Challenges December 4, 2024 – Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) answered AAEI members’ questions this week at a special meeting of AAEI’s Customs Committee. The discussion included CBP’s efforts on the committee’s big trade issues, including agency staffing, customs modernization, and screening improvements on de […]
Navigating De Miminis: Opportunities and Challenges

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 If the de minimis exemption is eliminated, importers will face increased administrative demands, as more low-value shipments will require duty processing. This shift could strain resources and potentially disrupt small, frequent import operations. However, retaining de minimis could pose ongoing compliance risks and lead to regulatory gaps. Balancing enforcement with trade facilitation remains a challenge. […]