| Title: | SUBMISSION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AT TIME OF ENTRY, SUMM |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2003-07-17 |
| To: | abi |
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TO : ALL ABI BROKERS
FROM : HQ SUMMARY MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
SUBJECT : SUBMISSION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AT TIME OF ENTRY, ENTRY
SUMMARY:
DATE : 07/17/2003
PAPERWORK SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW TO CUSTOMS PRIOR TO RELEASE MUST ALSO BE
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOW UP SUMMARY. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION (CBP)
HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SUBMISSION OF ENTRY, ENTRY SUMMARIES NOT
CONTAINING ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED INVOICES AND/OR A SIGNED CF3461. THE
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO ENSURE CHANGES NOTED AT
CARGO ARE INCLUDED/CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF SUMMARY. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF A PENALTY OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ALTHOUGH 141.83(C)(2) ALLOWS FOR THE PORT DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A COPY OF
THE INVOICE, ONCE DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO CBP A COPY IS NOT ACCEPTED
AS A SUBSTITUTION OF ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS OR NEED ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE PLEASE CONTACT THE RESPECTIVE
IMPORT/ENTRY SPECIALIST.