Recent government actions illustrate that US-China trade relations will continue to be a focus as the United States enters an election year. We’ll continue to monitor developments.
All parties involved in the importation of merchandise into the US, such as importers, customs brokers, exporters, shippers, and foreign suppliers and manufacturers, can file a Prior Disclosure with Customs and Border Protection .
In response to the increased enforcement burden on CBP caused by a rapid increase in trade volumes and difficulties associated with inaccurate entry documentation, the Customs Modernization Act became effective law on Dec. 8, 1993.