CBP

Questions and answers about CBP

  • CBP Inspection CN

      Question: We’ve been importing standardized finished good from the same vendor from the same port for the last 5 years, but the last three weeks we’ve seen 100% of our ocean imports from this origin flagged for exam.  Was curious if any of the membership has seen any increased US Customs scrutiny for China […]

  • QUESTION ON EMAILED FEDERAL REGISTER NOTES

      Question:       I understand there is a way to receive e-mail notifications of Federal Register Notifications having to do with CFR Titles 15 and 19.  Can someone please provide information on how/where I subscribe to search serv

  • QUESTION ON TESTED BUT NOT REPAIRED RETURNED PARTS

      QUESTION:   We have aircraft parts that have been imported into the US for repair (by our customer) and are considered by the customer as possibly not airworthy.   Through testing, we have determined that they are in fact airworthy and can certify to that fact.  No repairs are done, only testing and paperwork to […]

  • Retroactive MPF

      Question: Need some clarification from the membership.   Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..”   We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here?  are […]

  • Retroactive MPF Oct – Nov 2011

      Question: Need some clarification from the membership. Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..” We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here? are […]

  • Retroactive MPF Bills

      Question: Need some clarification from the membership. Per below message from CBP, retroactive MPF is due for “merchandise entered between Oct. 01, 2011 and Nov. 04, 2011..” We recently received retroactive MPF bills for merchandise entered on Sept. 21, 2011?, we believe these bills were issued in error, am I missing something here? are […]

  • CUSTOMS BUSINESS FOR A SPIN OFF

    Question: We have recently completely spun-off a division of our company, at thispoint they are an unrelated  separate and stand alone company.  Our inhouse licensed  broker has been requested to continue to conduct customs business (classify product,  assist with preparation of documents etc) for the new entity.  If I am correct, this is not in […]

  • CBP Field Visit

    Question: CBP has scheduled a field visit to review a specific duty-free file….payment to the supplier, etc.  Internal review indicates all seemsto be in order with the file.  Management has been advised.   This is our first visit from CBP.  Any strategic tips out there forsomeone who has little to no experience in meeting with […]

  • UNANNOUNCED GOVT VISITS

    Question:  Does anyone have examples of written policy, statements etc..  instructing your front desk, security guards etc. how to properly and legally handle the unannounced visit by an agent???

  • CBP FORM 1099-G

    Question: Our Traffic and Customs department received a form 1099-G from CBP in Indianapolis. Box 6 “Taxable grants” contains a $ amount… Would be interested in getting comments from the membership regarding the significance of the form, i.e., why its issued and what’s it tell us. ================================================ Addl Answer:This is in answer to a member […]

  • CBP MANAGER

    Question: For those of you with CBP Account Managers, how do you use them in regardsto their guidance? For instance, do you ask them granular questions like youmight ask a broker or consultant or do you only request guidance from themon major issues such as controls and reporting etc? I would be very cautiouswhat types […]

  • CBP FORM 1099-G

    Our Traffic and Customs department received a form 1099-G from CBP inIndianapolis. Box 6 “Taxable grants” contains a $ amount… Would beinterested in getting comments from the membership regarding thesignificance of the form, i.e., why its issued and what’s it tell us.