How does an importer or consignee request confidential treatment under Section 1431?
Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations section 103.31(3)(d), (19 CFR 103.31(3)(d)) states that an importer or consignee may request confidential treatment of its name and address contained in inward manifests, to include identifying marks and numbers. In addition, an importer or consignee may request confidential treatment of the name and address of the shipper or shippers to such importer or consignee by using the following procedures: An importer or consignee, or authorized employee, attorney or official of the importer or consignee, must submit a certification claiming confidential treatment of its name and address. The name and address of an importer or consignee includes marks and numbers which reveal the name and address of the importer or consignee. An importer or consignee may file a certification requesting confidentiality for all its shippers. There is no prescribed format for a certification. However, the certification shall include the importer’s or consignee’s Interna
