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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) News Releases - National
CBP Announces Industry Day
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces today CBP Industry Day scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. The one day event, "Evolving Border Security and Trade Missions: Insights and Discussions with Industry," will provide industry an opportunity to gain a better understanding of CBP's operating environment and how it shapes the agency's near and long-term strategies. (more) |
The United States and Canada Announce Plans to Increase NEXUS Benefits
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today they are delivering on key commitments under the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness-increasing benefits to NEXUS members, streamlining the NEXUS membership renewal process and launching a plan to increase NEXUS membership. (more) |
CBP, EU Sign C-TPAT Mutual Recognition Decision
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the European Union (EU) signed today a Mutual Recognition Decision between CBP's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and the EU's Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. (more) |
CBP Makes $362 Million Cocaine Bust
Washington - A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) P-3, operating out of National Air Security Operations Center-Jacksonville (NASOC-JAX), detected two go-fast vessels carrying more than 4,840 pounds of cocaine with a combined value of more than $362 million. (more) |
Resumen sobre la visita a Uruguay del Comisionado Aguilar
Punta del Este, Uruguay - El Comisionado de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los EE. UU. (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés), David V. Aguilar, participó ayer en la Conferencia Regional de Directores Generales de Aduanas (RCCDG, por sus siglas en inglés) para las Américas y el Caribe. (more) |
Acting Commissioner Aguilar Participates in Customs Conference in Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar yesterday participated in the Regional Conference of Customs Directors General (RCCDG) for the Americas and Caribbean. At the Conference, the 48 customs administrations and organizations of the RCCDG unanimously adopted a resolution to develop a regional strategy to implement Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) programs, based on the World Customs Organization's SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. (more) |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces IPR Interim Final Rule
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection today published in the Federal Register an Intellectual Property Rights Interim Final Rule (IFR) which takes effect immediately upon publication. This IFR amends, on an interim basis, CBP regulations pertaining to importations of merchandise bearing recorded trademarks or recorded trade names. (more) |
CBP Busts Net $1.3 Billion in Cocaine in One Week
Washington - In three separate incidents in a one-week period, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) P-3s operating out of National Air Security Operations Centers in Jacksonville, Fla. (NASOC-JAX) and Corpus Christi, Texas (NASOC-CC), assisted in the interdiction of a Self Propelled Semi-Submersible (SPSS) carrying close to 14,000 pounds of cocaine, and two go-fast vessels carrying more than 4,400 pounds of cocaine with a combined value of more than $1. (more) |
No Son Sorpresa Los Huevos Kinder Surprise
Washington - Durante la efeméride de la Semana Santa, la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) emitió hoy un recordatorio a viajeros procedentes de destinos internacionales de no traer los huevos Kinder Sorpresa . (more) |
Don't Be "Surprised" by Kinder Eggs: Seizures Double
Washington - As Easter approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds international travelers not to bring any Kinder Surprise eggs into the U.S. Also known as Kinder Eggs, these chocolate treats may be cute and seasonal but they are too dangerous to children to be imported legally into the U. (more) |
CBP Makes Move to ACE for Sea and Rail Manifest
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced a Federal Register notice that will implement the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) after a six month transition period. ACE will be the only CBP-approved electronic data interchange system for filing required advance ocean and rail cargo information to the agency. (more) |
CBP Announces Proposal to Expand Filing of Joint Customs Declarations
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will publish tomorrow a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to revise its regulations concerning when members of a family residing in one household and traveling together on their return to the United States may make a joint declaration for all members of the family. (more) |
CBP Busts $779 Million Worth of Cocaine
Washington- In two separate incidents in a 24-hour period, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) P-3 operating out of National Air Security Operations Center-Corpus Christi (NASOC-CC), detected two go-fast vessels carrying more than 10,000 pounds of cocaine with a combined value of more than $779 million. (more) |
CBP Spots $82 Million of Cocaine In Significant Seizure
Washington - On Feb. 27, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) P-3 operating out of National Air Security Operations Center-Jacksonville, detected a go-fast vessel carrying 1,100 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $82 million. (more) |
CBP Reminds Travelers to 'Know Before You Go'
Washington - With many individuals planning to enjoy the upcoming spring and summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to be prepared by educating themselves on the rules and regulations relating to international travel. (more) |
Global Entry Program Expands to Four Additional Airports
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the initial expansion of the Global Entry program to four additional airports: Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minn. March 5; Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, N. (more) |
CBP Stops Thousands of Unsafe Hair Dryers
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized thousands of hair dryers recently that were determined to constitute a "substantial product hazard" under U.S. law, for failing to have adequate immersion protection. The potentially dangerous hair dryers were identified through a nationwide targeting operation by the CBP Import Safety Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC). (more) |
CBP Launches Border Radio Pilot
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the installation of a pilot AM radio broadcast system, aimed to better inform the border crossing public. CBP has installed AM radio frequency transmitters at two ports of entry on the southwest border, Ysleta in El Paso, Texas and Lincoln-Juarez in Laredo, Texas in order to communicate important border crossing information to travelers. (more) |
CBP Highlights Recent Trade Successes
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) commitment to streamlining and modernizing trade practices to benefit trade partners around the world has resulted in many successful accomplishments in the past year. CBP plays a unique role in securing and facilitating international trade today and this responsibility is crucial to maintaining U. (more) |
Proposed Rule Published from SAVE Award Idea
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the regulation allowing for the publication of notices of seizure and intent to forfeit on a government forfeiture web site, instead of solely by traditional paper-based publication methods. (more) |
Counterfeit Perfume Seizures Total $51 Million
Washington-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized imports of counterfeit perfume valued at nearly $51 million during fiscal year 2011.Counterfeit perfumes are a form of theft from the brand owner, and protecting American intellectual property is a priority for CBP. (more) |
CBP Issues Updated Bonded Warehouse Manual
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces today the release of the updated Bonded Warehouse Manual for Customs and Border Protection Officers and bonded Warehouse Proprietors. Bonded Warehouses provide storage facilities for imported cargo that is pending importation into or exportation from the United States. (more) |
Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule for Permanent Global Entry Program
Washington -Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the publication of a Final rule that would establish Global Entry-a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary initiative, which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification-as a permanent program. (more) |
Bug Free Flower Imports for Your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day
Washington, DC-As Valentine's Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection flower inspection increases as hundreds of millions of flowers are imported into the U.S. for the season. At ports of entry, CBP agriculture specialists ensure that plant pests and plant diseases are detected and prevented from being introduced into the U. (more) |
Russian Citizens Now Eligible to Travel to Guam Visa-Free
Washington- Effective January 15, citizens of Russia are eligible to travel to Guam without a visa. On November 15, 2011, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a decision that allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to exercise discretionary parole authority on a case-by-case basis to permit Russian nationals to travel to Guam visa-free. (more) |
CBP Donates Nearly $1.3 Million worth of Merchandise to Charities
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the donation of more than $1 million worth of abandoned and unclaimed merchandise to charities across the nation. Partnering with storage warehouses and local municipalities, several ports of entry were able to donate items to local charities over the last few weeks. (more) |
CBP, ICE Release Report on 2011 Counterfeit Seizures
Washington - Theft of American intellectual property is a serious crime, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced today that their vigorous, ongoing efforts to protect America from the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods during fiscal year 2011 resulted in 24,792 seizures, a 24 percent increase over 2010. (more) |
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