CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a summary of changes to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) to its Web site, indicating that Version 1.0 was changed on October 10, 2007 as follows:
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1. CBP Posts Summary of AESTIR Changes for October 10, 2007
Appendix F - License and License Exemption Type Codes and Reporting Guidelines
The following code was changed:
Expanded License Code C57 (VEU) to include India
(See ITT's Online Archives or 10/17/07 news, 07101730, for BP summary of additional information on India joining China as eligible for Authorization Validated End-User (VEU).)
(CBP summary of changes, dated 10/10/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/export/aes/tech_docs/aestir/june04_intro/june04_summary_of_chngs.ctt/june04_summary_of_chngs.doc)
2. New/Modified ACE EDI Messages for Release 4 Truck Manifest
CBP has posted the following new/modified ACE EDI messages for Release 4 Truck Manifest:
ANSI X.12 Message Sets:
Document AP (dated 10/17/07)
Truck Manifest 309 Message (dated 10/17/07)
Truck Manifest 350 Message (dated 10/17/07)
Truck Manifest 355 Message (dated 10/17/07)
UN EDIFACT Message Sets for Standard Manifest:
Standard Truck Manifest CUSCAR Cargo Report Message (dated 10/17/07)
Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Accept/Reject (dated 10/17/07)
Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Status Notification (dated 10/17/07)
(New/modified ACE EDI messages available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/etruck_tech_info/ace_edi_drafts/edi_messages/)
3. ACE "Topic" Documents on PMS, BAL, Managing User Access
CBP has posted the following ACE "Topic" documents:
Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) Overview
Managing User Access
How to Participate in PMS
Business Activity Log
(Topic sheets for user access, BAL, and PMS overview, posted 10/09/07 available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_welcome/; Topic sheet on how to participate in PMS, posted 10/09/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_app_info/pms_final_prtl.ctt/pms_final_prtl.pdf)
4. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
The following have been added to CBP's Web site:
Electronic applications for ACE portal accounts. CBP has issued a press release announcing that the ACE application can now be completed, signed digitally and emailed directly to CBP at ACE.Applications@dhs.gov for submission. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/27/07 news, 07092705, for previous BP summary on CBP posting a revised ACE application, announcing that the application could be emailed to CBP.) (Press release, dated 10/18/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/10182007.xml)
e-Manifest: Truck filing now mandatory in Maine, Minnesota. CBP has issued a notice announcing that effective October 16, 2007, truck carriers must submit electronic manifests (e-Manifests) to CBP before arriving at Maine and Minnesota land border ports. Following a period of enforcement discretion, full enforcement of the e-manifest: Truck filing requirement in Maine and Minnesota will begin on December 16, 2007. (Notice, dated 10/17/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/whats_new/efiling_mandatory.xml)
CBP continues recruitment effort to hire officers. CBP has issued a press release announcing that it is accepting applications for the CBP officer position for various locations throughout the U.S. This fiscal year CBP plans on hiring over 2,600 CBP officers across the country to fill the operations needs at the nation's air, sea, and land ports of entry. (Press release, dated 10/17/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/10172007_3.xml)