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Centralized Examination Stations are privately run exam sites that must abide by strict U S CBP regulations and requirements to operate. U S CBP at regular intervals listed in the regulations put these “out for bid” – in many cases existing exam sites re-up their bid and remain in place and this process is not …

The “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” executive order paves the way for overdue reforms to modernize U.S. customs and trade enforcement. The executive order empowers CBP to develop tools, including unified standards for all U.S. importers, stricter requirements for foreign entities, enhanced transparency, and increased accountability. These changes level the playing field, protect American consumers, secure U.S. …

On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an executive order titled Strengthening Customs Enforcement, directing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to overhaul how importers are vetted, bonded, and held accountable. The order also raises disclosure requirements, increases penalties, and places new restrictions on how foreign-based importers bring goods …

The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT change. The MPF minimum and maximum for formal entries (class code 499) will change. The minimum will change from $27.23 to $27.75; and the maximum will change from $528.33 to $538.40. Pursuant to the General Notice (86 FR 40864) published July 29, 2021, …

Following an announcement by the US Trade Representative on March 5th, on March 16th a notice was officially published in the Federal Register stating that the USTR has determined to modify the action being taken in the investigation by suspending the additional tariffs on goods of the European Union for a period of four months.

Brauner International is pleased to announce that Bill Brauner and Selva Brauner will be joining our staff here in Jersey City, New Jersey. They will be heading North in early Aug. and will continue to work remotely for a few weeks. They will continue to monitor emails but for urgent matters please contact us here …