Automation Outline: What is the process a NVOCC/Carrier must go through to automate with CBP?
Participants in AMS are required to have a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) issued by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, located in Alexandria, VA. If they do not have a SCAC, information can be obtained from the web site: www.nmfta.org/scac2.htm or the association can be called at 703-838-1810. Once you have received the confirmation letter for your SCAC code from the National Motor Freight, fax a copy of the letter to CBP, attention Charles Bennett at (703) 921-7173 and indicate if you are a carrier or NVOCC. AMS participants are also required to have a type 3 CBP International Carriers Bond and a type 2 Custodial Bond if business practices involve creating in-bond shipments, initially bond requirements will be set in the amount of $50,000. However, Port Directors may increase the bond amount at their discretion. If you do not have an International Carriers Bond or a Custodial Bond, contact a surety company from a list of Treasury approved surety companies that are lis
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