Customs seeks comment on proposal to integrate drawback filings into AES
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Customs Service has published a "concept" paper outlining how some drawback filings may be integrated into the Automated Export System.
Customs said the proposed AES module would eliminate the paper form "Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy Merchandise for Purposes of Drawback" (NOI). Exporters who file NOI forms (Customs Form 7553) would file the same data electronically through AES.
AES currently allows exporters to electronically file export commodity data. Before the end of the year, transportation reporting will be added to AES.
The paper notes that relatively few exporters use the NOI for claims on drawback, a duty refund that applies to goods that are re-exported.
s. But Customs proposes "that exporters who use the new AES drawback module to file pre-departure NOIs be allowed to support their claims for drawback with the AES export record" whenever a complete AES transaction has been filed, including commodity and transportation data.
Customs will accept comments on the proposal until Sept. 29. The drawback concept paper is available at the import-export section of the Customs Service website (www.customs.ustreas.gov/).
U.S. & South Africa - Customs Mutual Agreement
UNITED STATES AND SOUTH AFRICA ENTER INTO A MUTUAL CUSTOMS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
Washington, D.C. -- United States Customs Commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly and South African Ambassador to the United States, Shelia Sisulu, will sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement today that will assist the two countries in prevention, investigation, and repression of Customs offenses. The signing will take place at the South African Embassy, 3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, at 1:30PM.
According to Commissioner Kelly, "the signing of the Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement formalizes an excellent working relationship which we began in 1998 when we established a U.S. Customs Attaché Office in Pretoria. This agreement reflects our continued cooperation on a wide variety of trade and enforcement initiatives which will be needed to meet growing international trade requirements."
The agreement provided the basis for cooperation and investigation in the areas of commercial fraud, narcotics smuggling, and export control and will enhance the ability of both countries to enforce their Customs laws. United States domestic laws, and most foreign national law, do not permit the disclosure of much information in the absence of a formal agreement or treaty. The Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement will allow U.S. Customs to exchange information, intelligence, and other forms of assistance with the Government of South Africa.
U.S. Customs has signed agreements with a number of other countries. As of today, 44 Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements have been signed with other nations and one with an economic union.
CONTACT: Bill Anthony, Pubic Affairs Specialist, (202) 927-0549.
May 25, 2000
LSIdaho receives CFS warehouse approval from U.S. Customs.
Carriers and consolidators alike now have a Boise facility where international goods, not yet entered into the U.S. commerce, can terminate for customs clearance.
March 2000
LSIdaho receives Customs Broker permit from U.S. Customs.
Logistic Services of Idaho is now a broker for Portland and Boise ports.
February 2000
Logistic Services of Idaho (LSIdaho) establishes internet presence.
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