CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a Cargo Systems Message Service (CSMS) ABI message regarding the development and end-dating of certain Affirmation of Compliance (AofC) codes for imported biologic products. The following are highlights of CBP's CSMS message:
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1. FDA Revises Certain AofC Codes for Imported Biologic Products
Two New AofC Codes Developed by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has developed the following two new AofC codes for use in the transmission of imported biological products, available immediately:
| Title/Description:Biologics License Number. CBP explains that the qualifier for this code should be the four digit U.S. biologics license number issued by FDA's CBER to the manufacturer of the biological product identified in the FDA line. The biologics license number is the U.S. license number (not the STN number). |
FDA to End-Date Two AofC Codes
Also, CBP states that the FDA will be end-dating the following two AofC codes 30 days from February 27, 2008:
| Code | Title/Description |
| BPL | Biologic Product License Number |
| BFL | Biologic Establishment License Number |
(CBP states that use of AofC codes affirms that the product identified in a FDA line meets the requirements specific to the code. CBP notes that while use of these codes is voluntary, transmission can help expedite the entry review process.)
(CSMS 08-000019, dated 02/27/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17019&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby=)
2. Various Postings to CBP's Web Site
The following were posted to CBP's Web site:
e-Manifest: Truck information. CBP has posted an ACE e-Manifest: Truck document as part of its ACE Welcome Package. The document provides step-by-step instructions on how to create and submit an e-Manifest; the benefits of e-Manifest: Truck; information on registering crew, conveyance, and equipment; etc. (e-Manifest info, posted 02/15/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_welcome/emanifest_info/emanifest_trucks.ctt/emanifest_trucks.pdf)
SENTRI member arrested for human smuggling attempt. CBP has issued a news release announcing that CBP officers at the San Ysidro port of entry arrested a Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program participant for allegedly attempting to smuggle in undocumented migrants. (News release, dated 02/25/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/02252008.xml)
Sample arrival CBP declaration 6059B form and instructions. CBP has posted a document providing a sample CBP Declaration Form 6059B, which must be completed by those arriving in the U.S. This document also includes instructions for completing the form. (Form, posted 02/25/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/sample_cbp_decla.ctt/sample_cbp_decla.pdf)
FAQs on the I-94 and I-95 form. CBP has posted a frequently asked questions document on the Arrival-Departure Record (I-94 Form for nonimmigrant visitors with a visa) & Crewman Landing Permit (I-95 Form). (FAQs, dated 02/25/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/arrival_departure_record.xml)
Information on filing I-94 and I-94W forms. CBP has also posted documents providing information on filling out two Arrival-Departure Records: the I-94 Form (for nonimmigrant visitors with a visa) and the I-94W Form (for Visa Waiver Program applicants). (Documents, dated 02/25/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/)