CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message announcing the November 2006 ACE Carrier Outreach events. Below is a listing of the events, which provide the trade with information on ACE and the filing of electronic truck manifests:
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1. Upcoming ACE Carrier Outreach Events
November 3, 2006
Markel ACE Seminar
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
November 9, 2006
Southern Bulk Carriers Conference
Texas Tank Truck Carriers Association
Houston, Texas
November 13, 2006
Dave Nemo Show
XM Satellite Radio
- 00 am EST
November 14, 2006
Markel ACE Seminar
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
(See ITT's Online Archives or 09/29/06 news, 06092940 1, for BP summary of upcoming "ACE on the Road" events, ACE e-Manifest Outreach events.)
(CBP Adm: 06-1170, dated 10/26/06, available at http://www.brokerpower.com/cgi-bin/adminsearch/admmsg.view.pl?article=2006/2006-1170.ADM)
2. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
CBP has recently posted the following to its Web site:
Majority of VWP countries meet security requirement for issuing e-passports. CBP has posted to its Web site a press release announcing that nearly all of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries have met the requirement for issuing e-passports. Working in close collaboration with the U.S., 24 of the 27 VWP countries have met the October 26, 2006 deadline, requiring all newly issued passports to contain a contactless chip with the passport holder's biographic information and a biometric identifier, such as a digital photograph of the holder. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/05/06 news, 06090535 3, for BP summary VWP travel guide.) (CBP press release, dated 10/26/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/10262006_1.xml)
CBP posts currency reporting flyer (available in 8 languages). CBP has posted to its Web site a currency reporting flyer (available in 8 languages) which describes CBP's requirements for bringing in or taking currency out of the U.S. in any form. (CBP flyers, posted 10/24/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/publications/travel/currency_rpt_flyer/)
3. Monthly List of Frequently Updated CBP Web Postings
The following are documents which CBP updates frequently (weekly, monthly, etc.). Updates are listed under "What's New" on its Web site:
(The below Web site links will provide access to CBP's most recent version of these documents.)
ACE electronic truck manifest software developers - a list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) electronic truck manifest. (dated 10/17/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/electronic_truck_manifest_info/electronic_truck_dps.xml)
ACE Application - an updated application package consisting of the ACE account portal power of attorney, terms and conditions for accessing the portal, additional account/account owner information, and the request to participate. ACE application package (dated 07/24/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_app_info/ace_application.ctt/ace_application.pdf)
ACE accomplishments - a list of ACE accomplishments issued by CBP on a monthly basis. Contains accomplishments dating back to 1999. (dated 10/06/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/factsheet_accomplish.ctt/factsheet_accomplish.doc)
ACE At-A-Glance - an updated press release on ACE, which provides information on integrated on-line access, ACE periodic payments, ACE account facts, ACE locations, etc. (ACE press release, dated September 2006, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_at_a_glance.ctt/ace_at_a_glance.pdf)
TSN committee/subcommittee and contact information - a list of the names and email addresses for the CBP co-chairs, trade co-chair(s), and business leads, and tech leads for each of the Trade Support Network (TSN) committees and subcommittees. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/trade_support_network/comstructure.ctt/comstructure.doc)
ABI data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering data processing services to the trade community for the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). (updated 10/18/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/getting_started/vendor.ctt/vendor.doc)
Sea AMS data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering Sea Automated Manifest System (AMS) data processing services to the trade community. (updated 10/17/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/sea_processing_services.ctt/sea_vendor.doc)
AMS paperless master in-bond ports - a list of CBP ports in the Paperless Master In-Bond program. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/paperless_inbond_ports/amsmibport.ctt/amsmibport.xls.)
NVOCC Sea, Air Carrier, and Rail Carrier AMS participants - a list of non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) Sea AMS participants, Air AMS carrier participants, and rail AMS carrier participants. (http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/carriers/ams_ports/.)
Value Added Networks - a list of the names and email addresses of value added networks (VANs). (List of VANs, dated 06/06/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/electronic_truck_manifest_info/value_added_networks.xml.)
CBP Trade VPN - updated documents that (1) provide four scenarios that need to be considered when deciding which method to use to connect to the CBP Trade Partner VPN infrastructure and (2) make VPN connectivity recommendations. (revised 07/05/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_solutions.ctt/vpn_solutions.doc and http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_connect.ctt/vpn_connect.xls.)
Bond processing statistics - information about the estimated processing times for bond applications, which provide details on a weekly basis. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_trade/pilot_program/bond_stats.ctt/bond_stats.xls.)
RLF Contacts - an updated list of remote location filing (RLF) contacts. This list provides the port code, coordinator's name, phone number, and fax number for each of the ports listed. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/cargo_summary/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls.)
Public ACS FIRMS report - a Facilities Information and Resources Management Systems report that is organized by port code and alphabetical by company name. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/firms_30.ctt/firms_30.txt.)
CF 1400 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances) - an electronic query report for CF1400 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by entrances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1400.ctt/cf1400.pdf.)
CF 1401 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances) - an electronic query report for CF1401 of the VMS, in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by clearances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1401.ctt/cf1401.pdf.)