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Trade Outreach

Commercial Customs Advisory Committee Reappoints 14 Members for 17th Term

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) reappointed 14 members for the 17th term. Additional 17th term COAC appointments will be made and announced at a later date. “COAC is an important mechanism to receive insight and advice from industry, which is critical for the success of CBP's mission of protecting our nation’s borders and securing legitimate trade and travel. We are grateful for the service of our COAC members and look forward to a productive 17th term,” said Troy A. Miller, CBP Senior Official Performing the

SOPDOC delivers opening remarks at COAC public meeting

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WASHINGTON — The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) held its final public meeting of its 16th term Dec. 13 and unanimously passed 12 recommendations that will help improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection communications and better empower businesses of all sizes to comply with forced labor, withhold release orders, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. CBP’s Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller delivered opening remarks. “Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the final COAC public meeting of 2023. Joining us today from CBP are

Commercial Customs Advisory Committee holds final public meeting of 2023

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WASHINGTON — The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) federal advisory committee, unanimously passed 12 recommendations on export modernization, rapid response and North American trade during its most recent public meeting. The recommendations aim to improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operations and communications, while empowering businesses of all sizes to remain compliant with trade laws and policies. “Our goal is to safeguard the national and economic security of the United States and facilitate the vital flow of

COAC Convenes in Washington, D.C., for Last 16th Term Trade Advisory Committee Meeting

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By Marcy Mason It was a time of reflection with an eye toward the future when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met for their last public meeting on Dec. 13, in Washington, D.C. Members of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, known as COAC, were recognized for their meaningful contributions and thanked for their commitment, paving the way for the committee’s 17th term. “Service on the COAC is public service. It requires tremendous work and open minds. Our goal is to safeguard the national and economic security of the United States

CBP Trade Advisory Committee Convenes for Fiscal Year-End Public Meeting

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Discussions began on a serious note when members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met virtually for their last public meeting of the fiscal year on Sept. 20. The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, known as COAC, received a sobering update on the rise in fentanyl seizures. “CBP’s fentanyl seizures have risen more than 800% since fiscal year 2019, and CBP has seized over 26,000 pounds of fentanyl as of today,” said Troy A. Miller, CBP’s senior official performing the duties of the commissioner, who co-chaired the meeting. “Our officers and agents

CBP, Cabo Verde sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with Cabo Verde today during the U.S.-Cabo Verde Trade Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. “This agreement further strengthens our border security and trade facilitation partnership with the nation of Cabo Verde,” said CBP’s Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller. “Through this partnership, we will enhance our mutual goals of securing the supply chain while promoting the movement of legitimate trade.” Once entered into force, the CMAA will allow the United

CBP initiates interoperability standards test to improve supply chain transparency

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WASHINGTON —U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today the completion of its first interoperability test. The test seeks to establish global standards to foster transparency and a standard manner of communication between the private sector and government agencies while allowing both to maintain the ability to choose from various technologies. CBP is committed to promoting global interoperability – the ability of different software systems to work with each other – as part of the agency’s modernization efforts. “Global interoperability standards will help unify the approach to