U.S.
Customs and Border Protection has posted to its Web site additional information
about the centers it is establishing to speed the processing of imported goods.
The first two – the Center of Excellence and Expertise – Electronics in Los Angeles and the Center of Excellence and Expertise – Pharmaceuticals
in New
York – were created last October, and others are anticipated in 2012. Each
CEE will seek to increase the uniformity of practices across ports of entry,
facilitate the timely resolution of trade compliance issues nationwide and
further strengthen CBP knowledge on key industry practices. Read more here.