CBP Expected to Delay "Document Accuracy Test" of Non-Quota Textiles and Apparel to April 2004 or Later
According to government sources, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expected to delay, until April 2004 or later, its "document accuracy test" of textiles and apparel that are quota-free and visa-free, and entered using entry type '01.'
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CBP had expected this "document accuracy test" to begin in March 2004; however, government sources now state that CBP will first see what develops from its detention or testing of sock importations from 22 countries before deciding when or how to proceed on a new "document accuracy test" of non-quota textiles and apparel.
(CBP's detention or testing of sock importations from 22 countries is scheduled to run through April 30, 2004. See ITT's Online Archives or 02/19/04 news, 04021910 for most recent BP summary.)
During the test, CBP is expected to look for counterfeit documents, inaccurate documents (e.g. misdescription, misclassification, etc.), among other things.
In addition, government sources have previously stated that paper entries, rather than paperless entries, would be required during the test. (Quota and visa-free entry type '01' textiles and apparel are eligible for paperless entry.)
(See ITT's Online Archives or 01/28/04 news, 04012815 for BP summary of earlier notice on CBP's expected document accuracy test of non-quota textiles and apparel.)