BIEC Webinars

Previously Recorded Webinars

ORR Broker Regulations and BMB Brokers Exam Webinar (July 26, 2017)

On July 26, 2017 A webinar was held to discuss The Automated Customs Broker’s Exam. Some key points that were reviewed in the webinar were, automating the exam; modernization, registration, location, environment and a sample exam link and results notification was provided. Also discussed during the webinar were the recent Executive Orders (EO) and guidance documents affecting the regulatory environment.

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Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Webinar on Mandatory Filing (June 20, 2017)

A National Webinar for Trade was held on June 20, 2017 with representation from DEA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DEA gave a presentation on New Import and Export Regulations for Controlled Substances and Listed Chemicals.

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Fish And Wildlife Services (FWS), ACE Implementation (November 18, 2016)

National Webinar for Trade  was held on November 18, 2016 with representation from FWS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) gave a presentation on filer requirements for the FWS, ACE Implementation.

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The National Webinar for Trade and PGA's (July 7, 2016)

National Webinar for Trade and PGAs was held on July 7, 2016 with representation from each of the below PGAs to deploy ACE functionality. Each PGA expressed where they are and whether they are ready to open up filing to all filers, or when that timeframe might be. 

1. ATF
2. NMFS
3. FSIS
4. APHIS Core
5. FWS
6. TTB
7. EPA – TSCA – NPRM  

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ACE for Textiles and Apparel (June 28, 2016)

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Overarching Quota Transition to ACE (June 28, 2016)

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APHIS and FDA Webinar for Nogales Filers (June 9, 2016)

The BIEC hosted a webinar with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Food and Drug Administration FDA to provide a forum for the filers in Nogales to ask detailed questions of subject matter experts prior to the FDA ACE filing deadline of June 15^th.  Much of the discussion revolved around the importation of produce.

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NCBFAA Webinar, FDA Approaching the June 15th Deadline  (June 9, 2016)

The BIEC and the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc.  (NCBFAA) hosted a national webinar with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide an update on the FDA’s progress toward meeting its upcoming deadline on June 15^th and answer questions of filers. 

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On March 29, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Trade Relations and FDA’s Office of Enforcement and Import Operations hosted a webinar to provide an update on the status of the ACE/ITDS pilot, and offered users the opportunity to learn how to prepare and participate in the pilot. The webinar helped users understand FDA’s data requirements for processing entries in ACE, specifically, Animal and Veterinary products, and Biologics.

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Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-3:00 P.M. ET BIEC and CBP hosted the below webinar. FDA ACE Webinar - Change to Four (4) Data Elements in the FDA Supplemental Guide FDA is amending their ACE requirements for four (4) data elements that are currently listed in their supplemental guide where the information is not known/available. This webinar was held to discuss these changes and the impact on electronic entry submissions through ACE for affected articles under FDA jurisdiction.

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Tuesday, March 8th from 11:00 to 12:00 a.m. ET , BIEC EEC hosted a webinar with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to orient those who import Pesticides and Pesticidal Devices on what they can do to test electronic filings through ACE and to participate in the pilot program underway. Topics discussed were over view of the pilots including those that are and are not limited to 9 or fewer importers and exporters, lessons learned, test filings in the CBP certification environment, pilot filings/shipments in production, and questions and answers.

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Product Pilot Webinar (February 3, 2016)

On February 3, 2016 APHIS Veterinary Services hosted a webinar focused on ACE planning and piloting.  The Animal Product Pilot offered users the opportunity to be a leader in adapting business to the new single window environment.  By working with APHIS now, filers will have the benefit of establishing a strategic, measured, and collaborative approach with APHIS and CBP.   

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On February 2, 2016, FDA hosted a webinar ot provide an update on the status of the ACE/ITDS pilot.  The webinar focused on data requirements for tobacco products and cosmetics.

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On December 15, EPA hosted a webinar to discuss the process for their ACE filings.
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On December 10, CBP hosted a webinar to discuss ACE and provide a single window update in Spanish.
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On December 9, APHIS hosted a webinar to discuss the status of their pilots and address any questions.
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On December 8, EPA hosted a webinar to discuss their ACE pilot program.
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On October 20, 2015 CBP and NHTSA answered questions posted by the Association of Global Automakers and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers regarding the transmission of NHTSA to data to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).

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