CBP Seeking Input on Increasing Authority Over E-Commerce Issues

Customs and Border Protection is seeking input through the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee about what new statutes or regulations are needed to get CBP more authority over e-commerce issues, two COAC members told us. The request relates to recent testimony from Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner in the CBP Office of Trade, who was pressed by lawmakers to describe next steps for gaining such authority (see 1803070009). The agency didn't comment.