What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program?
The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program was implemented on June 12, 2018. Under ACAS, air carriers are required to submit advanced air cargo information for all shipments from foreign locations coming into the United States. Prior to June 12, 2018, the submission of such data was a voluntary process though many airlines were already participating. As it [...]
What are the CBP Bond Types 1, 2, 3? (Importer bond, Custodian bond, International Carrier bond)
What is a Customs Bond? A customs bond is something of an insurance policy that makes sure that Customs & Border Protection (CBP) gets paid the taxes and duties due to the US government. Types of CBP Customs Bonds Importer Bond The importer bond is required by the importer of [...]
CBP Section 321 Data Pilot for E-Commerce Shipments
What is the Section 321 Data Pilot? Section 321 Data Pilot refers to a voluntary study by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The pilot study began on August 22, 2019 and is expected to run for a year. During the test period participants will electronically transmit cargo information about their e-commerce shipments to CBP before [...]
What is an Instrument of International Traffic (IIT)?
According to Section 322 of the Tariff Act of 1930, all instruments of international traffic (IIT) and vehicles shall be exempted from the applications of customs laws subject to terms and conditions and to the extent of the law prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Section 322(a) of the Traffic Act of 1930 and section 10.41a of [...]