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CBP has recently published a "notice of proposed
rulemaking"(NPRM) to support the new security regulations of the Trade Act
of 2002. Since February 2003 import shipments destined to the USA via ocean
transport have been complying with the requirements to send advanced manifest
data 24 hours prior to loading at the foreign port. There are some modifications
and new requirements proposed including advanced electronic data for exports.
The new regulations for advanced manifest data will also impact air, rail and
truck shipments. The regulations are set to take effect October 1, 2003.
However, it is important to note that compliance will be phased in over various
timeframes contingent upon further CBP system developments to support the Act.
Impact to Ocean Shipments:
Imports:
Proposed changes for import shipments are not very
significant to the current process. There are proposed changes to the
definitions for shipper, consignee and NVOCCs.
Exports:
The proposed rules places the onus on shippers/exporters to provide CBP with details of
export shipments electronically at least 24 hours before the vessel sails the
USA via the AES (Automated Export System) or other approved CBP software
packages. For further information
regarding AES:
http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/export/aes/
Additionally, the shipper/exporters must supply
the ocean carrier evidence of the SED filing to CBP by designating so on the
shipping instructions by providing CBP's confirmation number (referred to as ITN
#).
http://www.customs.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_trade/advance_info/tpa_faqs.ctt/tpa_faqs.doc |
