Requirement of NVOCCs on December 2, 2002: A) Will CBP rethink its policy regarding NVOCC automation or extend the time period by which NVOCCs may automate?
CBP has not required that NVOCCs become automated, but has authorized the option of automation. The time frame given for NVOCCs to submit paper cargo declarations directly to CBP expired on February 2, 2003. This time frame will not be extended. There are several interim options for this segment of the trade to provide information in an automated format to CBP. These options are: Utilizing a service provider, a port authority, direct interface with CBP, or submitting paper cargo declarations to the carrier for input into AMS or for inclusion on the non-automated carriers cargo declaration. It should be noted that a direct interface with CBP requires a period of lead-time and therefore, companies may want to use one of the other options until their direct interface is completed.
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