Wednesday, January 18, 2012

CBP Provides Additional Information on New Centers of Excellence and Expertise

(World Trade Interactive)

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.