CBP's FAQ on Mandatory Advance Electronic Information Requirements for Truck Carriers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for truck carriers.
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(Subscribers should note that although it is not explicitly stated, the questions and answers in this FAQ appear to relate to inbound truck carriers.)
This is Part III, the final part of a three-part series of summaries on this FAQ, and highlights FAQs 6-8, 14, and 15. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/16/04 and 09/17/04 news, 04091605 and 04091715, for Parts I and II.)
FAQ 6 - Merchandise In-Transit through U.S. or Canada on CBP 7512 B
This question notes that merchandise in-transit through Canada traveling on a CBP 7512 B (Canada 8 ) is exempted by regulation, and asks if merchandise in-transit through the U.S. on the same form is also exempted.
CBP responds that merchandise in-transit through the U.S. is treated as a Transportation and Exportation in-bond movement. This information should be transmitted to CBP via either QP/WP (one hour in advance) or Customs Automated Forms Entry System (CAFES) (at the time of arrival). CBP states that the CBP 7512 B (Canada 8 ) may still be used at arrival but the information must be transmitted electronically.
FAQ 7 - Paper Based Monthly Manifest Program (for Automotive Products)
In response to a question on whether the paper based Monthly Manifest program will be discontinued as a result of the final rule, CBP states that it intends to continue support for Monthly Manifest, which applies to automotive products, until the periodic summary reporting that Monthly Manifest supports is available electronically.
FAQ 8 - Brokers to Continue to Provide PAPS Information, Carriers to Provide Movement Information
In response to a question on why the final rule, which is directed at carriers, requires entry processes if it is Customhouse brokers and importers who file entries, CBP states that until an electronic manifest process is available for truck cargo, CBP will use current reporting systems. According to CBP, the regulation providing for advance electronic submission for trucks (19 CFR 123.92) allows different commercial parties to transmit the information that they possess. Customhouse brokers will continue to provide Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) information through ABI and carriers will provide the relevant movement information.
CBP notes that in this interim phase, movement information is limited to a couple of items, but when a truck manifest system becomes available, more data elements will be required from the carriers.
FAQ 14 - No New Requirements for Brokers
According to CBP, there are no new requirements for brokers to follow. The process of filing entry has not changed and brokers will still submit electronic information as currently required by law and regulation. The broker shall input the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) and identifier number in the appropriate fields for the various transactions. CBP notes that it must receive the information in its system one hour (or 30 minutes for Free and Secure Trade (FAST)) in advance of the carrier's arrival.
FAQ 15 - Changes for Remote Location Filing
In response to a question on whether there will be any changes that affect the filer if remote location filing (RLF) is used, CBP states that there are two parts of the final rule's implementation that will affect RLF filers:
All entries submitted for land border RLF shipments must be received by CBP at least one hour prior to arrival of the truck in the U.S.; and
The SCAC code and unique identifier (pro-bill or entry number) must be identified in the existing specific fields of the ABI transmission from the filer. CBP states that no paper invoice will be required for RLF filers if the electronic invoice is available, and the shipment may be released using either current RLF processes or PAPS.
CBP notes that in lieu of the paper invoice, the carrier must note on the manifest that the shipment has been filed as an RLF entry and the invoice has been filed electronically.
CBP's truck carrier FAQ (posted 09/13/04) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_industry/advance_info/truck_faqs.ctt/truck_faqs.doc