CSMS # 62475241 - Business Resumption for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Members Following the International Longshoremen’s Association Strike

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CSMS # 62475241 - Business Resumption for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Members Following the International Longshoremen’s Association Strike

This notice summarizes some of the key benefits afforded to Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) members. As U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) most trusted trade partners, CTPAT members agree to implement clearly defined supply chain security. Once CBP determines that the mandated security protocols have been implemented, CBP offers trade facilitation benefits.

CBP will afford these facilitation benefits to the greatest extent possible and practical to CTPAT members, particularly during the resumption of business due to the International Longshoremen’s Association Strike.

Front of the Line Inspections: All CTPAT certified importers partners should receive priority in examinations over non-CTPAT members to the extent possible and practical.

Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval (AQUA) Lane: AQUA Lane allows CTPAT certified and validated sea carriers to unlade their cargo prior to the vessel being cleared by CBP. If approved, the vessels can commence unlading cargo upon arrival at certain U.S. seaports. AQUA Lane information is located at CTPAT AQUA Lane Bulletin.

Questions regarding this guidance may be addressed to TradeEvents@cbp.dhs.gov.

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