CBP Updates its "All Modes" and "Vessel Mode" FAQs
on the Inbound Advance Electronic Cargo
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Information Requirements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated versions of its two sets of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (both revised as of August 3, 2004) on the inbound portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S. for (i) all modes of transportation ("All Modes" FAQ) and (ii) the vessel mode only ("Vessel Mode" FAQ).
August 3, 2004 Versions Reflect Both New and Revised FAQsCBP's revised "All Modes" FAQ reflects the revision of four existing FAQs (2A, 7, 11A, and 13) and its revised "Vessel Mode" FAQ reflects the revision of two existing FAQs (11 and 14D) and the addition of four new FAQs (20, 21, 22, and 23).
See future issues of ITT for BP summaries of the new and revised FAQs in CBP's August 3, 2004 "All Modes" and "Vessel Mode" FAQs.
"All Modes" FAQ (revised 08/03/04) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_industry/advance_info/tpa_faqs.ctt/tpa_faqs080304.doc.
"Vessel Mode" FAQ (revised 08/03/04) available at
BP Note on Implementation for Air Cargo Beginning August 13, 2004Subscribers are reminded that CBP will implement the advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo (depending on the location of the airport where the cargo arrives in the U.S.), beginning on August 13, 2004 (Eastern states and Puerto Rico), with subsequent implementation on October 13, 2004 (Central states) and December 13, 2004 (Western states).