Reminder to Carriers on Annual SCAC Renewals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a reminder to carriers regarding annual Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) renewals. All carriers must maintain a valid SCAC to avoid disruptions and/or having the SCAC reassigned to another company.
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All SCACs Must be Renewed by July 1st
According to the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), all SCACs are due for renewal by July 1st each year to continue their validity through June 30th of the following year.
In order to receive invoices early enough so that they receive renewal payments by July 1st, NMFTA mails the invoices in April and also sends a copy via email where possible.
SCACs that are not renewed will be cancelled and made available for reassignment to other companies.
Carriers Can Renew their SCAC Online, Etc.
CBP states that the preferred way for carriers to renew their SCAC is through the NMFTA website (www.nmfta.org) using the NMFTA EasyPay system. Alternatively, the NMFTA can be contacted directly at one of the following:
NMFTA
1001 North Fairfax Street
Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314-1798
Phone: (703) 838-1810
Fax: (703) 683-1094
Email: scac@nmfta.org
Carriers Should Send SCAC Renewal Confirmation Letters to CBP
The carrier will receive a confirmation letter from NMFTA once they have completed their application or renewal. A copy should be sent to CBP as an electronic copy TIF or PDF file attachment to an e-mail or via fax or mail. Email and address information is as follows:
Email: ams.scac@dhs.gov
CBP SCAC Processing
Customs and Border Protection
7681 Boston Blvd., Beauregard 1st Fl Wing A
Springfield, VA 22153
Fax: (571) 468-5650
ABI Filers Can Assist Renewal Effort by Reminding their Carriers
ABI filers can assist in the renewal effort by contacting their carriers to remind them of the annual renewal period.