CBP Issues 'Blanket' Authorization for Immediate Delivery Procedures for 2012 Year-End Shipments

December 17, 2012 by Tim Warren|Top News

CBP issued a CSMS message announcing that in accordance with 19 CFR 142.21(i), it is issuing a "blanket" authorization to allow the release of most types of merchandise on or after Dec. 17 through Dec. 31 under Immediate Delivery (I.D.) procedures.

Allows Any 2013 HTS Changes to be Available 'Early'

This "blanket" authorization allows filers of eligible goods released during the period of Dec. 17-Dec. 31 to file using the 2013 HTS. If President Obama declares a Federal holiday on December 24, the blanket authorization will cover the period Dec. 14-Dec. 31

Instructions for ABI and Paper Entries

ABI entry transmissions, including the "paperless" provisional message, will establish the desired entry date by using the estimated entry date in the summary transmission ("EI" transmission).

In those instances in which the paper CBP Form 3461/CBP Form 3461(ALT) is used as the entry document and the importer wishes to elect I.D., a line must be drawn through the word "Entry" on the document.

Either of the above steps (ABI or paper CBP forms) will identify the change from "entry" to "immediate delivery" and will allow filers to elect a 2013 date of entry in order to take advantage of any 2013 tariff changes or special programs.

Entry/Entry Summaries Due Within 10 Working Days of Release

Under I.D. procedures, the entry/entry summary must be filed within 10 working days after release.

(This blanket authority extends to shipments released within the timeframe mentioned above, and no grace period will be granted for the purpose of timely filing I.D. entry summaries under this one-time allowance.)

Restrictions on Use of These Blanket I.D. Procedures

The following restrictions have been placed on the use of these blanket I.D. procedures:

Merchandise moved under an Immediate Transportation entry (type 61) is not eligible for this blanket authorization.
Tariff rate quota (TRQ) merchandise previously authorized for I.D. release under 19 CFR 142.21(e) may still be released under I.D. However, the entry summary shall be presented within the time specified in 19 CFR 142.23 (i.e. within 10 working days after the merchandise or any part of the merchandise is authorized for release) or within the quota period, whichever expires first.

(Readers should also note that a number of entry filers make regular use of I.D. procedures for fresh fruits and vegetables and other merchandise from Mexico and Canada, etc. (See 19 CFR 142.21.))

CBP contact - Laurie Dempsey (202) 863-6509