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Customs Clearance for Small Parcel Mail Import

Importers have found that in some cases it is to their advantage to use the Postal Service rather than courier services to import merchandise into the United States. Some benefits to be gained are:

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Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) deployment

On November 2, 2013, US Customs and Border Protection successfully (CBP) deployed Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Deployment A, the first deployment of new ACE functionality developed using the Agile development methodology. Deployment A included new ACE Cargo Release enhancements; implementation of PGA Message Set features to support upcoming pilots with the Environmental Protection Agency and Food Safety and Inspection Service; and new Entry Summary Validations for tariff classification and Harbor Maintenance Fees.

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Liquidated Damage Charges for ISF 10+2 Non-Compliance

Importer Security Filing reminder.

On July 9, 2013 CBP began full enforcement of ISF 10+2, and will start issuing liquidated damages against ISF importers and carriers for ISF 10+2 non-compliance.

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