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CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings

CBP has posted an updated list of the entry, summary, and drawback points of contact. (List, dated 05/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/trade_contacts/entry_summary_drawback.xml)

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1. Updated Entry, Summary, and Drawback Point of Contact List

2. Updated TRQ/TPL "Threshold to Fill" List

CBP has posted an updated version of its tariff rate quota/tariff preference level "threshold to fill" list, a quick reference to monitor TRQs and TPLs that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list is divided into two sections - those that are at least 85% filled and those that are closed. (List, updated 05/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/commodity/trq_thresh_fill.ctt/trq_thresh_fill.pdf)

3. Border Patrol's Weekly Blotter

CBP posted the U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter for May 7 - 13, 2009. The Blotter provides information on Border Patrol activities during the specified week. (Blotter, dated 05/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/weekly_blotter/0507_0513.xml)

4. CBP News Releases

CBP has issued the following news releases:

CBP Acquires Advance Concept Technology Demonstrator Vessel

CBP Expands Commercial Operating Hours at Douglas Port of Entry

San Ysidro CBP Arrests Second Trusted Traveler at Port This Week