Draft CATAIR Update Includes 'Known Importer' Indicator
CBP posted a draft update to the CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) that includes the addition of a "Known Importer" indicator. The program, as suggested by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, would allow brokers…
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to flag entries for clients that have gone over a questionnaire providing to the broker various information on their importing practices (see 13041124). The flag is hoped to eventually allow the importer to obtain benefits from CBP, possibly including targeting. A CBP official recently said it would begin collecting such information in January (see 14091609). Earlier this year, NCBFAA asked CBP to create an entry flag for the program, which is an industry initiative rather than an official agency pilot (see 14041502).