CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings

November 6, 2009 |Top News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message stating that the ACE contact list has been edited to reflect the new email address for the CBP Technology Service Desk. The new email address is CBP.TECHNOLOGY.SERVICE.DESK@CBP.DHS.GOV.(CSMS 09-000345, dated 11/05/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17738&page=&srch_argv=09-000345&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

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1. CSMS Message on Updated Email Address in ACE Contact List

2. Entries Requiring an ITA-362P Form Not Allowed for EIP/RLF

CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that Electronic Invoice Program (EIP) and Remote Location Filing (RLF) participants may not file entries via EIP/RLF when claiming duty free treatment, articles for physically or mentally handicapped persons (other than articles for the blind), under Public Law 100-418 and 100-647, which uses the HTS 9817.00.96 provision. (CSMS 09-00343, dated 11/04/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17736&page=&srch_argv=09-000343&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

3. CBP Informed Compliance Guide on IPR Enforcement

CBP has posted an updated informed compliance guide entitled, "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About CBP Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights." (Guide, posted 11/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/enforce_ipr.ctt/enforce_ipr.pdf)

4. CBP Comparison of FTAs and Non-Textile Preference Trade Programs

CBP has posted a side-by-side comparison of free trade agreements and selected non-textile preferential trade programs. (Chart, posted 11/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/international_agreements/fta_comparison.ctt/fta_comparison.pdf)

5. Updated List of NVOCC Participants in Sea AMS

CBP has posted an updated list of non-vessel operating common carrier sea AMS participants. (List, posted 11/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/ams_ports/nvocc_sea_ams.ctt/nvocc_list.xls)

6. Overview of Global Entry Program

CBP has posted an overview of the Global Entry Program, a pilot program managed by CBP which allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival into the U.S. (Notice, posted 11/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/global_entry/global_entry_discription.xml)

7. Answer Key for October 2009 Customs Broker Exam

CBP has posted the answer key for its October 2009 Customs Broker exam. (Answer key, posted 10/30/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/broker/broker_exam/exam_and_key_downloads/1009_exam.ctt/1009_exam.pdf)

8. CBP Messages on AD and CV Duty Actions

The antidumping and countervailing messages CBP 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.)