| Title: | Change to the RLF Program Application Process |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2012-02-24 |
| To: | abi |
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The purpose of this message is to notify the trade of the changes to the Remote Location Filing (RLF) program application process.
Effective January 30, 2012, the Office of International Trade/Trade Policy and Programs will no longer process RLF applications. This process has been transitioned to the client representatives within the ACE Business Office. The client representatives will be responsible for determining the filer's ability to transmit via the Electronic Invoice Program, determine RLF eligibility, and convey results, once the filer has demonstrated following:
• Possess a valid national permit as required by 19 C.F.R. § 111.19(f) (this requirement does not apply to individuals filing as importer of record for their own transactions). For more information about obtaining a national permit, see http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/broker/.
• Be operational on ABI.
• Be operational on EIP for 60 days prior to transmitting an RLF entry.
• Be operational on Automated Clearing House (ACH), or any other CBP approved method of electronic payment for 30 days prior to transmitting a RLF entry. ACH is the method that must be used for EIP/RLF summary payment.
• In addition, RLF transactions must be secured by a continuous bond.
This new process will streamline the RLF testing process and reduce processing time. If you have questions, comments and/or concerns regarding this message please contact your assigned CBP client representative or remote.filing@dhs.gov.
Additional information can be found online at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/remote_location_filing/.