CBP Updates Simplified Entry FAQs, Says Will Expand Pilot to Ocean in 2014

January 18, 2013 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP posted an updated version of it's frequently asked questions (FAQs) on policy for cargo release/simplified entry. Among updated information is a list of documents supported within the pilot program through the recently added document imaging capability. The FAQs also now say "CBP has a tentative plan to expand the pilot to the ocean mode of transportation in 2014."

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(See ITT's Online Archives 13011719 for summary of CBP's plans to focus on the PGA Message Set and automated corrections and deletions in the near future.)

CBP also posted a Power Point presentation on the pilot program (here) and fact sheet (here).