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CBP Gives Guidance on Customs Seals Best Practices

CBP posted a draft guide of seal procedure best practices (here). The guide lists "seal procedures for various types of companies involved in different links and activities within the supply chain," it said. The information "is included as part of…

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the minimum security criteria for importers and others is to ensure all business partners and links in the supply adhere to the minimum security criteria," said CBP. The guide also includes information for companies not eligible for the Custom-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. Specifically, CBP addresses use of seals by importers, exporters, manufacturers, and consolidators, among others.