CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings

1. 12 ACE Compliance Reports Restored

Filer Compliance Rate - Calendar and Fiscal

Filer Discrepancy Rate - Calendar and Fiscal

Filer Compliance Measurement Summary - Calendar and Fiscal

Importer Compliance Rate - Calendar and Fiscal

Importer Discrepancy Rate - Calendar and Fiscal

Importer Compliance Measurement Summary - Calendar and Fiscal

(CSMS 08-000112, dated 07/02/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17120&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby)

2. Updated Interest Rates for Duties on Reconciliations

CBP has posted an updated list of the interest rates for additional duty payments owed to Customs as a result of reconciliation. The list now states that for the period July 1 - September 30, 2008 the interest rate is 5%. CBP notes that when a reconciliation results in additional monies owed CBP, the payment must be made with interest, calculated by the filer using the rates provided in the list.

(List, dated 07/01/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/cargo_summary/reconciliation/technical_information/interest_rates.xml)

3. Visa Instructions for AGOA Duty-Free Claims for Textile Articles from Gambia

CBP has issued a memo providing instructions regarding the use of visas to make claims for duty-free treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying textile and apparel articles from Gambia that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after April 28, 2008.

(On April 30, 2008, the U.S. Trade Representative listed Gambia as eligible for certain AGOA textile and apparel benefits because it had met certain requirements.)

CBP previously issued a memo on quota reporting for subject textile and apparel articles from Gambia that are subject to the AGOA aggregate tariff preference level and its sublimit. (See ITT's Online Archives or 05/27/08 news, 08052710, for BP summary.)

(TBT-08-009, dated 06/30/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/priority_trade/textiles/tbts/tbt2008/tbt_08_009.ctt/tbt_08_009.pdf)

4. Other CBP Postings and Messages

Enforcement policy branch point of contact. CBP has posted the Enforcement Policy Branch point of contact - Adria Gibson (202-863-6057). (Contact, dated 06/30/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/diamonds/epb_pocs.xml)

ACE PMS fact sheet. CBP has posted an updated version of its fact sheet on ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS), which provides the ability to make periodic payments on an interest-free monthly basis. CBP's fact sheet gives an overview of PMS, information on how to participate in PMS, and highlights PMS benefits. (Fact sheet, dated 06/30/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_monthly_sheet.xml)

CBP makes 21 pest interceptions on fruit. CBP reports that agriculture specialists reported a one-day record of 21 pest interceptions on bananas, pineapples and other fruits originating in Central America and delivered aboard ships to Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; and Camden, NJ marine terminals on June 18, 2008. (News release, dated 07/01/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/07012008_5.xml)

CBP, Texas partnership to ensure border security. CBP reports that Commissioner Basham recently met with Texas Governor Perry to reaffirm their commitment to work together to secure Texas's southern border and facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel. (News release, dated 06/30/08, available http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/06302008_5.xml)

CBP reposts two sections of its FY 2007 CDSOA annual report. CBP has reposted the following two sections of its fiscal year 2007 Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA, also known as the "Byrd Amendment") annual report - Section I: FY 2007 Annual Disbursement Report and Section II: Uncollected Duties for 2007. (Report, Sections I - III, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/add_cvd/cont_dump/cdsoa_07/fy2007_annual_rpt/)

San Ysidro to establish permanent SENTRI pedestrian program. CBP reports that officials at San Ysidro, CA announced a new feature to its frequent traveler program that will benefit both vehicle and pedestrian travelers. The new feature will be the establishment of a permanent Secure Electronic Network for Traveler's Rapid Inspection pedestrian program at the port, which will allow members to expedite their border crossing on foot or through use of the existing SENTRI vehicle lanes. (News release, dated 07/01/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/07012008_2.xml)

Global Entry program information guide. CBP has posted a Global Entry Program information guide. The Global Entry pilot was developed to implement a single integrated passenger processing system that will expedite the movement of frequent international air travelers. (Guide, dated 06/27/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/publications/travel/globalentry_infoguide.xml)

ESTA introduction document. CBP has posted a document entitled, "Visa Waiver Program Travelers: Introducing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization." (Document, dated June 2008, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/esta_tear_sheet.ctt/esta_tear_sheet.pdf)

U.S/Canada FAST enrollment center list. CBP has posted an updated list of Free and Secure Trade enrollment centers. The list provides the enrollment center name, address, hours of operation, and contact information. (List, dated 07/01/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/fast/fast_driver/canada_fast_driver/fast_canada_enroll.xml)

NEXUS enrollment centers. CBP has posted an updated list of NEXUS enrollment centers and crossing locations. The list provides the enrollment center/crossing location name, address, hours of operation, and contact information. (List, dated 06/30/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/nexus_prog/nexus_enroll.xml)

Final EA, FONSI for proposed Texas SBInet project. CBP has posted the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed SBInet Texas Mobile Project, Ysleta, Fabens, and Fort Hancock stations areas of operation. (EA, posted 07/01/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/sbi/nepa/ea_texas/fonsi/section/; FONSI, signed 06/23/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/border_security/sbi/nepa/ea_texas/fonsi/ea_fonsi.ctt/ea_fonsi.pdf)

Travel tips. CBP has posted the following travel tips/awareness news releases: CBP's 2008 Summer Travel Awareness Campaign in Puerto Rico; CBP Atlanta Provides Travel Tips for Busy Summer Season; CBP in Buffalo Advises Travelers to Prepare for Busy Holiday Traffic; and Helpful Tips for U.S.-Canadian Border Travelers During the Summer Holidays. (Documents are hyperlinked.)

6. 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.)