A technical hiccup in the U.S. Customs Automated Commercial Environment system has been resolved after affecting duty rates for in-transit shipments.
The glitch, lasting for over 10 hours, meant that shipments already en route from the Chinese mainland and countries currently granted a 90-day tariff reprieve were processed without the updated duty levels set following President Trump's April 9 pause on reciprocal tariffs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that the issue is now fixed.
Even the best systems can hit a speed bump! This incident shows how digital glitches can temporarily disrupt global trade, but a quick fix brought operations back on track. ⚡🔧🚚
Stay tuned as we keep an eye on technology's role in reshaping international trade and ensuring efficient, accurate processing for shipments around the world.
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U.S. Customs fixes glitch after failing to update duties for some
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