International Trade - Government
- CROSS: Customs Rulings Online Search System
CROSS was last updated 04/02/2008 with 118 rulings, bringing the total number of searchable rulings to 147125. The most recent ruling is dated 03/28/2008.
(April 1, 2008) - Federal Register Notices 2008 - GPO Access
Federal Register Notices 2008 - GPO Access has been updated.
(March 30, 2008) - Public ACS FIRMS Report
Firms Information and Resources Management System report that is by port code and in Alphabetical by Company
(March 26, 2008) - ACE: Modernization Information Systems
ACE is the commercial trade processing system being developed by CBP to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen border security.ACE is the next generation of CBP border processing technology designed to strengthen border security while facilitating legitimate trade.
(February 28, 2008) - C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism has been updated.
(February 10, 2008) - Taking a CBP-Wide Approach to ACE
Using entry summary process expertise and a collaborative approach, the Office of International Trade is leading efforts to define and develop future Automated Commercial Environment entry summary capabilities.
(February 9, 2008) - Security Filing "10+2"
Security Filing "10+2" has been updated.
(February 6, 2008) - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism: A Year in Review
Washington - The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and its focus on strengthening supply chain security is an important layer in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's cargo enforcement strategy. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain. (more)
(January 29, 2008) - Current Issues
Read the very latest news from the Bond Team.
(January 28, 2008) - Easy Steps for AES Participation
Provides simple procedures for paperless filing for the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) and Ocean Manifests through an Automated Export System (AES) directly to CBP. The instructions offer quick tips on filing a letter of intent and other pertinent information.
(November 24, 2007) - Becoming a Customs Broker
Overview of general requirements for becoming a licensed broker.
(April 11, 2007) - Format for Binding Ruling Numbers
The Office of Regulations and Rulings has adopted a new system for the internal tracking of rulings issued by the National Commodity Specialist Division (NCS) and by Headquarters, Office of Regulations and Rulings, effective November 2006. The system is called Regulations and Rulings Tracking System (RRTS). (more)
(February 10, 2007) - National Agriculture Release Program (NARP)
On January 8, 2007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented the National Agriculture Release Program. NARP provides a methodology for evaluating high-volume agriculture imports that are low-risk for the introduction of plant pests and plant diseases into the United States. (more)
(January 16, 2007) - Harmonized Tariff to Undergo Major Changes on February 3, 2007
The draft HTSUS chapters, general notes, and notice to exporters have been updated from the HTSUS 2007 (Preliminary) version and posted to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) website. These updated drafts, which will go into effect on or about February 3, 2007, are clearly marked as being in "DRAFT" form and should not be used for import entry purposes before that time. (more)
(January 2, 2007) - Securing America's Border Brochure
An informational brochure illustrating the contributions of America's frontline in protecting the homeland.
(September 27, 2006) - Requirements for Electronic Ruling Requests
The Office of Regulations and Rulings, National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), New York, announces an enhancement to the existing eRulings program with the creation of the online web based eRuling Template. The online template permits the filing of an electronic binding ruling request directly to the NCSD in New York. The eRulings Program supplements the existing binding ruling program by providing for electronic requests, receipts and responses to ruling requests under 19 CFR Part 177, filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Please note that if for any reason you cannot meet the requirements for filing an electronic ruling request, you can still file for a binding ruling by mail.
(April 3, 2006) - Shippers' Export Declaration (SED) Form - Reminder
CBP requires the export community to use the newest export declaration form available through the U.S. Census Bureau.
(October 10, 2005) - Exporting a Motor Vehicle
Interpretation and Application of 19 CFR Part 192Section 192.1 DefinitionsThe following are general definitions for the purposes of CFR 192.2:Certified. "Certified" when used with reference to copy means a document issued by an authorized government authority that includes on it a signed statement by the authority that the copy is an authentic copy of the original. (more)
(October 10, 2005) - Drawback
Drawback has been updated.
(October 10, 2005) - International Port Security
International Port Security has been updated.
(October 10, 2005) - Vol. 42 April 2, 2008, No. 15
Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin Issue
(August 10, 2005) - Customs Valuation Encyclopedia (1980 - 2003)
Available for sale through the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office
(May 30, 2004)