CBP Updates CEEs Procedures Document
CBP posted an updated version of its test guidelines for the Centers for Excellence and Expertise. The updated version provides some new information on "Revenue Collection" and "Requests to Cancel Participation," among other things.
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Updated information includes:
Revenue Collection
- "Since revenue collection is performed at the port, a statement is required if the statement contains an entry summary in which documents are required, whether or not the entry summary is for a participating account. However, if all entries summaries covered by a statement are paperless and no documents are required, the filing of a statement is unnecessary regardless of Center or port designation.
Requests to Cancel Participation
- "Participation in the test is voluntary. At any time during the test a participant may withdraw. To withdraw from the test the participant must submit a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Trade Operations Division, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 2.3D, Washington, DC 20229, or an email to CEE@cbp.dhs.gov. The letter or email must include the name and contact information for the participant withdrawing from the test, the name of the assigned Center, the importer of record (IOR) number(s), and the intended withdrawal date. The letter or email must be received 30 days prior to the requested withdrawal date. CBP will respond within 15 days of receipt of the request with written notification of the effective date of withdrawal. CBP may contact the withdrawing participant with regard to any additional information that may be needed."
Filer Responsibilities
- "Filers will continue to assist their clients in meeting import and export requirements. For postentry activities where they would normally interact with the port, filers will now interact with the appropriate Center on behalf of their participating account. Filers and Custom House Brokers are integral partners for the Center process and CBP’s trade transformation efforts."