Aguilar, Border Interagency Executive Council Work Toward E-filing for U.S. Agencies

CBP Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar worked with with the Border Interagency Executive Council in developing a “one U.S. government” approach to partnerships with the trade, said a CBP press release. The council is made up of senior executives from 10 U.S. federal agencies and collaborates on issues including the federal government's efforts to transform the trade process, ongoing efforts across federal agencies to partner with the trade, and the use of automation to streamline the international trade clearance process, said CBP.

CBP expects to reduce the universe of shipments that require inspection or review at the border as a result of the joint implementation and monitoring of the cooperative programs, the agency said. One such initiative "is to move from paper to electronic filings required for commodities regulated by each agency in a central location," said CBP. "Early electronic filings by trade can significantly shorten agency review time and provide an initial indication if certain requirements are met. These electronic filings are key to better facilitating movement of legitimate goods, and minimizing reporting burdens for trade."