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FEATURED
Highlights from the Trade and Cargo Security Summit
CASAS International attended the Trade Cargo and Security Summit in Dallas, Texas earlier this month. The summit centered around the state of supply chain visibility, security, and trade enforcement.
Standards, accountability, and active engagement were central themes for both importers and brokers. CTPAT continues to play an important role in strengthening the trusted trader community, helping CBP focus enforcement resources on higher-risk participants while supporting a fair and competitive environment for compliant businesses.
Importers are also expected to take a more active role in managing compliance, including maintaining ACE participation and providing appropriate oversight of broker relationships. Compliance is a shared responsibility and cannot be fully delegated.
The broader message was clear: transparency, sound judgment, and adherence to established rules and regulations are essential as increased enforcement becomes the new normal.
FIVE ACTION ITEMS IMPORTERS AND BROKERS SHOULD TAKE NOW
- Elevate compliance to the executive level.
Trade compliance is no longer a back-office function. It should be treated as a strategic business priority tied to economic security, supply chain resilience, and risk management. - Know your supply chain beyond Tier 1.
Improve visibility into suppliers, countries of origin, and component-level sourcing, with particular attention to transshipment, sanctions, and geopolitical risk. - Use technology to strengthen oversight.
Leverage AI, data, and other tools to improve traceability, identify anomalies, and assess risk across the supply chain. - Strengthen due diligence and documentation.
Regularly verify business partners, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance controls are strong enough to identify and address issues proactively. - Prepare for faster, more coordinated enforcement.
CBP, DOJ, DHS, and HSI are signaling increased scrutiny of trade fraud and noncompliance. Companies should invest in compliance now, address errors quickly, and be prepared to defend their actions with strong data and oversight.
WEBINARS
Upcoming Webinars
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET: Seats of Cane, Osier, Bamboo – This webinar will discuss the classification of seats of cane, osier, bamboo, and similar materials of Chapter 94, Heading 9401 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET: Surfactants – Global Specialty Chemicals – This webinar will identify important chemicals of international commerce, known as surface-active agents and preparations. The presentation will include their uses, how and where they are classified in the HTSUS, and their role in emerging technologies.
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET: Sound and Visual Signaling Devices of Heading 8531 – Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade. This webinar is an overview of heading 8531, and the merchandise that will be covered.
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Happy Trailers to You: Trailers of 8716 – This webinar will be describing trailers and carts, as well as the history of carts and trailers.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Misc. Edible Preparations of Heading 2106: Part I – This webinar is the first part of a two-part series involving the tariff classification of misc. edible preparations of the basket provision of heading 2106.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Misc. Edible Preparations of Heading 2106: Part II – This webinar is the second part of a two-part series involving the tariff classification of misc. edible preparations of the basket provision of heading 2106.
Your Weekly Recap
- 2026 HTS Revision 19 Sept. 15
- Reminder: FR Notice - USTR Extends 178 Section 301 Product Exclusions
- Reminder: CSMS # 69570464 - IMPORTANT: Review ACE Reports for Rejected Refunds Due to Lack of ACH Enrollment
- Reminder: 2026-15530 (91 FR 48398) - Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027 effective Oct. 1.
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
RESOURCES
The CAPE Corner
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- CAPE Trade Information Notice
- ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars
Additional Resources:
- CSMS # 69127837 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
- CSMS # 69035485 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
- IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
- Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
- CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
- CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds
The contents of this post are compiled from online resources and newsletters, including, but not limited to: CSMS, CBP, White House, Federal Register.
