Focus of the Hearing:
This hearing will focus on efforts by CBP and ICE to facilitate legitimate trade and enforce U.S. trade and other laws in a safe and secure environment. The hearing will examine the following topics: (1) what is needed for the successful and more timely implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and the International Trade Data System (ITDS); (2) whether, and if so how, advanced data security initiatives such as “10+2” and security programs like the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) can provide security and better facilitate legitimate trade; (3) whether the concept of “management by account” provides a possible new model for managing the importing process and facilitating legitimate trade; (4) a review of CBP’s structure, policies and operations, and whether they are adequately supporting its trade facilitation and commercial enforcement functions; and (5) CBP and ICE challenges in revenue collection and customs enforcement.
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