CBP Issues Third Version of its FAQ on Mandatory Advance Electronic Cargo Information Requirements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued its third version (dated April 2, 2004) of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding its final rule requiring the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (sea, air, rail, or truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
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(As in the earlier versions of the FAQ, some of the questions listed in the "all modes" section of the third version might be more appropriately placed in its "vessel mode" section, as they appear to pertain only to ocean cargo. CBP also continues to note that this FAQ pertains to inbound cargo only.)
This is Part I of a multi-part series of summaries on this April 2, 2004 FAQ. See future issues of ITT for additional summaries.
Third Version of FAQ Contains 5 Revised and 2 New FAQs
CBP states that its April 2, 2004 version reflects the revision of five questions - FAQs 2, 27, 28C, 39C, and 41.
In addition, CBP states that it has added two new FAQs on (1) Vessel International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number (FAQ 43) and (2) Lightering Vessels (FAQ 44),
(See ITT's Online Archives or 03/05/04 news, 04030510, for BP summary of CBP's second version of its FAQ.)
CBP's 3rd version of its FAQ (dated 04/02/04) available at