CBP extends “10+2” comment period

CBP extends “10+2” comment period

CBP extends “10+2” comment period

   U.S. Customs and Border Protection said today it is extending the comment period by 15 days for its proposed rulemaking requiring an advance security filing from importers.
   The 60-day comment period for the complex “10+2” regulation was originally scheduled to run through March 3. Parties involved in international trade will now have until March 18 to submit their comments.
   The American Association of Exporters and Importers, National Industrial Transportation League, Joint Industry Group, and seven other organizations two weeks ago asked in writing that the comment period be extended 30 days to April 2 to allow for more thorough responses. Industry groups are worried that the new rule will require huge changes to their business processes.
   The security filing is designed to provide more accurate data for CBP’s Automated Targeting System that determines which containers should be inspected by automated means. Importers would have to file 10 types of data identifying the manufacturer, consolidator, buyer and receiver of the goods, as well as a detailed product descriptions 24 hours prior to vessel lading. Ocean carriers would have to file messages about the status of the container in their possession and where it will be stowed on the ship.