Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

BIS 

• On January 14, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a notice of information collection regarding a Defense Production Act requirement for U.S. firms to furnish information to the agency regarding offset agreements exceeding $5,000,000 in value associated with sales of weapon systems or defense related items to foreign countries or foreign firms. BIS is soliciting public comments to help evaluate if the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Commerce Department, evaluate the accuracy of their estimate of time and cost burden, evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and to minimize the reporting burden.
  • Comments are due no later than March 15, 2022.

CBP 

• On January 18, 2022, CBP issued the largest agriculture seizures of 2021 with the top three seizures being 12,000+ pounds of marijuana, 750 unfertilized avian eggs, and 15 live giant land snails.
• On January 18, 2022, Customs and Border Protection issued Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2119 resolving issues related to the comingled data and/or missing information in previous HSUs.
• On January 22, 2022, CBP will deploy Phase 1 of the modernization of the ACE Secure Data Portal. These enhancements will include a new login screen, a new home page, and upgraded account information display and edit features.

DOT 

• On January 13, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]