CBP Seattle Requests Two Year Port of Call Data for Asian Gypsy Moth Season

CBP Seattle warned importers in a Trade Information Notice of the "potential impact of sequestration on vessel inspections" in the area now that Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) high risk season has arrived. CBP asks that vessel crews look for egg masses when transporting goods from high risk countries in Asia. CBP also requests that "vessel agents provide two year port of call data at least 96 hours prior to vessel arrival." The agency recommends that vessels obtain AGM certificates when visiting high risk ports. Vessels that visited high risk ports in Russia are required to present an AGM certificate before being allowed to berth, while vessels that visited high risk ports in Japan, South Korea or China will be permitted to berth without the certification, CBP said.