03-27-2009

- Introducing New LCL direct service from Shenzhen to Oakland

 

03-01-2009

- Importer Security Filing Service

 

Importer Security Filing 10+2 Program

Last Updated: January 23, 2009 

On November 25, 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an interim final rule entitled “Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements” in the Federal Register (73 FR 71730).  The interim final rule requires both importers and carriers to submit additional information pertaining to cargo to CBP before the cargo is brought into the United States by vessel.  CBP has received numerous questions concerning the interim final rule.  To assist the trade community in understanding the expectations of CBP concerning the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements rule, CBP in this document has provided responses to the most frequently asked questions.  CBP will continually be updating and clarifying this document as necessary.  Should you have additional questions that are not included in this document, please feel free to write to: Security_Filing_General@cbp.dhs.gov Please note that the responses to the FAQs are for informational purposes only and are non-binding.  Questions relating to specific facts and circumstances of a prospective transaction can be the subject of a ruling request under Part 177 of the CBP regulations. Read more 
 
 

 

01-08-2009 Non-Compliance to US Customs AES Requirements

As all of you should be fully aware, effective September 30, 2008 U.S. Customs mandated that submission of required ITN number, AES Post-departure Citation, or Exemption Statement must be submitted to Ocean Carriers prior to cargo loading to a vessel. Read more

 

 

2008-03-26 C-TPAT Validations in China

China-U.S. Join Forces on Trade Security Pilot Program

WASHINGTON - Cooperation between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the General Administration of China Customs to enhance global supply chain security took a step forward last week with the start of a pilot validation program in China. The pilot involved three Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism importer partners whose supply chains predominately originate in China.

The U.S. companies were invited to participate in the pilot based upon several factors including volume, product type and location of their supply chains in China. They voluntarily agreed to participate in the pilot with the concurrence of both administrations. China Customs headed the validation initiative using the C-TPAT minimum security criteria as a guide and with CBP supply chain specialists providing technical assistance.

The companies had been receiving minimum program benefits due to C-TPAT¡¯s previous inability to validate the security procedures they have in place. Now C-TPAT will use the information gathered to decide whether they can receive a higher level of benefits.

Both agencies will jointly evaluate the pilot and determine next steps. It took several months of intense discussions to get to this point and we look forward to continuing this effort as we explore future cooperation,¡± said C-TPAT Director Bradd Skinner. ¡°It is a win-win for all. CBP and China Customs have the knowledge that all parties involved have good security practices in place and the companies can benefit by receiving fewer exams. C-TPAT is an important layer in CBP¡¯s cargo enforcement strategy. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain.

Since 2003, C-TPAT has performed more than 7,200 total validations. In 2007, C-TPAT visited manufacturing and logistics facilities in 79 countries, validated 3,011 supply chains and certified 2,601 new members.?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.