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FY 2013 CBTPA TPLs for T-Shirts, Knit Apparel
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP announced the fiscal year 2013 tariff preference level quantities of certain T-shirts and knit-to-shape (knit) apparel articles that are eligible to receive duty-free treatment if imported directly from any current or former Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) beneficiary country.

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CBP Extends Comments Period on Info Collection for CBP Security Passes
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is extending the comment period by 30 days, to Nov. 1, on an existing information collection concerning applications for CBP security IDs. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected. A notice of the comment period extension ran in the Federal Register Oct. 2. The original request for comments ran in the Federal Register July 20.

CBP Extends Comment Period for Exporting Self-Propelled Vehicles Info Collection
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is extending the comment period by 30 days for an information collection requirement concerning the export of used self-propelled vehicles. The information collection proposal (OMB Number 1651-0054) would require those attempting to export a used self-propelled vehicle to furnish to CBP at the port of export documentation describing the vehicle, which includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or, if the vehicle does not have a VIN, the product identification number. This requirement does not apply to vehicles that were entered into the United States under an in-bond procedure, a carnet or temporary import bond.

CBP Extends Comment Period on Info Collection for Crew Member's Goods
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is extending the comment period to Nov. 1 for an existing information collection concerning the Crew Member's Declaration. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected. The comment period extension ran in the Federal Register Oct. 2. The first request for comments ran in the Federal Register July 11.

CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Yacht Import Duty Deferral
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is requesting comments by Dec. 3 for an existing information collection concerning deferral of duty on large yachts imported for sale. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with a change to the burden hours or to the information collected. The notice ran in the Federal Register Oct. 2.

DHS, CBSA Begin Phase I of 'Beyond the Border' Entry/Exit Program
October 1, 2012 by Tim Warren|Customs

The Department of Homeland Security and the Canada Border Services Agency began Phase I pilot of the Entry/Exit program, effective Sept. 30, as outlined in the Beyond the Border Action Plan, said CBP in a press release. Routine biographic information will be collected through Jan. 31, 2013. Beginning Oct. 15, both agencies will begin exchanging this information to record entry into one country so that it becomes a record of exit from the other country, said CBP. The pilot will not affect regular port operations in any way, the agency said.