Are express carriers, such as Federal Express, considered “international mail”?
[Response updated April 2004] As stated in 21 CFR 1.276(b)(7) of the IFR, the term “international mail” only covers foreign national mail services. Express carriers, such as Federal Express, as well as express consignment operators, or other private delivery services are not considered international mail under the prior notice rule. (21 CFR 1.276(b)(7)). • Port of Arrival/Port of Entry: • 7.1 What is the “port of arrival” and how does it differ from the “port of entry”? The port of arrival is the water, air, or land port at which the article of food is imported or offered for import into the U.S., i.e., the port where the article of food first arrives in the U.S. (21 CFR 1.276(b)(9)). Port of entry is given the same definition the CBP regulations use, which “refer[s] to any place designated by Executive order…, by order of the Secretary of the Treasury, or by Act of Congress, at which a Customs officer is authorized to accept entries of merchandise, to collect duties, and enforce the
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