CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
For some ACE Truck manifest EDI data submitted between approximately 12:25 PM and 1:45 PM EST on February 21, 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection states that data was successfully processed and available for truck processing at the border, but no EDI response message was generated. CBP is working to generate the missing response messages.
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1. No Responses for 1 Hour on Feb 21 for Some ACE Truck Manifest EDI Data
Normal responses have been generated for ACE Truck manifest EDI data submitted after 1:45 PM EST.
(CSMS message 08-000017 (dated 02/21/08) available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=16986&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby= )
2. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
The following were posted to CBP's Web site:
CBP laboratory commodity brochures. CBP has posted commodity brochures which list the laboratory methods which commercial laboratories are required to have the capability to perform to qualify for CBP accreditation for a particular commodity group. (Commodity brochures, posted 02/13/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/commodity_brochures.xml.)
Information, guidelines for U.S./Canada FAST commercial driver renewals. CBP in cooperation with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has begun processing the first 5-year renewals for the U.S./Canada Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Commercial Driver program. As of February 4, 2008, CBP and CBSA had jointly processed 716 renewal requests. In support of the renewal process, CBP has provided guidelines for renewals to minimize any disruption to cross border commerce. (CBP notice, posted 02/15/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/02152008_2.xml.)
MDA overview, use of ITDS to facilitate sharing of cargo related data. CBP has posted information on Maritime Domain Awareness, including an overview and details on how the International Trade Data System (ITDS) will be used to facilitate the sharing of cargo related data. (MDA overview, posted 02/14/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/maritime_domain/maritime_awareness.xml and Cargo Data information, dated 02/14/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/maritime_domain/mda_cargo/cargo_data.xml.)
Guidance on travelers experiencing problems arriving in the U.S. CBP has posted guidance for travelers experiencing problems when arriving in the U.S. This guidance provides information on CBP's authority to search, what to expect during a CBP examination, why someone is chosen for inspection, customer service contacts, etc. (CBP guidance, posted 02/14/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/usarrivals_problems.xml.)
Marijuana concealed in shipment of pineapples. CBP has issued a press release announcing that Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents seized over four million dollars in marijuana hidden within a load of pineapples at the Falfurrias checkpoint. (Press release, dated 02/14/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/02142008_2.xml.)
3. Miscellaneous CBP Messages on AD and CV Duty Actions
The antidumping and countervailing messages U.S. Customs Border and Protection issues on behalf of the International Trade Administration are now only available on CBP's Web site at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. AD and CV ABI administrative messages are no longer issued.
An overview of a number of recent AD/CV messages posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, are provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)