U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its summary data for January 20224, amd annponced the reappointment of 14 members to the 17th term of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).
In January 2024, CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $267 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $7 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. In January, trade via the ocean environment accounted for 44% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail.
In January, CBP stopped 424 shipments valued at more than $236 million for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor.
CBP's Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) reappointed 14 members for the 17th term. Additional 17th term COAC appointments will be made and announced at a later date.
“COAC is an important mechanism to receive insight and advice from industry, which is critical for the success of CBP's mission of protecting our nation’s borders and securing legitimate trade and travel. We are grateful for the service of our COAC members and look forward to a productive 17th term,” said Troy A. Miller, CBP Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner.
The reappointed members, who will serve a two-year term effective Jan. 17, 2024, are:
The COAC is a 20-member federal advisory committee comprised of individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP. The committee provides advice and recommendations to CBP and the Department of the Treasury on their trade-related functions and the commercial operations of CBP.
The next COAC Public Meeting will be held March 6, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. Participants will be able to attend in person or virtually. More information on the COAC can be found here.
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