CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.
CBP has issued an administrative message stating that Electronic Invoice Processing (EIP)/Remote Location Filing (RLF) entries filed using port 2713 (Hueneme) are unable to be processed at this time. CBP states that, until further notice, filers should use port 2713 as the port of unlading, and port 2704 as the port of entry. (CBP Adm: 06-1190, dated 11/15/06, available at http://www.brokerpower.com/cgi-bin/adminsearch/admmsg.view.pl?article=2006/2006-1190.ADM)
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1. EIP/RLF Entries Filed Using Port of Hueneme (2713) Unable to be Processed
2. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
CBP has recently posted the following to its Web site:
SENTRI FAQ posted. CBP has posted to its Web site a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document (in Spanish and English) on the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/08/06 news, 06110830, for BP summary announcing SENTRI program enhancements.) (FAQ, dated 11/14/06, available in English at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/frequent_traveler/sentri/sentri_faqs2.xml; in Spanish at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/frequent_traveler/sentri/sentri_faqs_span.ctt/spanish_sentri.doc)
ACE overviews posted. CBP has posted to its Web site two documents that provide Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) overviews for importers and brokers, and for carriers. (Carrier overview, dated 11/09/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_overview/ace_carriers.xml; Importers and brokers overview, dated 11/09/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_overview/ace_importers_brokers.xml)
FAQ on admission into the U.S. posted. CBP has posted to its Web site a FAQ document about the admission process for entering into the U.S. (FAQ, undated, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/legally_admitted_to_the_u_s.xml)
Updated CBP organization chart posted. CBP has posted to its Web site an updated organization chart which depicts the high-level organizational structure of CBP. (CBP chart, dated 10/19/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/organization/orgcha1.ctt/orgcha1.pdf)