CBP Extends Non-Enforcement of In-bond Regulatory Changes

CBP will not enforce changes to the agency's in-bond regulations for another six months beyond when the agency previously planned to enforce the new rules, it said in a Jan. 4 CSMS message. The agency previously planned to stop accepting paper copies of CBP Form 7512 for input of in-bond records on Jan. 8, but now that won't take place until July 2, it said. "CBP Officers will continue to accept paper CBP Form 7512 and input the data on the trade’s behalf until July 2," the agency said.

Starting that date, "electronic filing of new in-bond transactions will be the responsibility of the trade," CBP said. "Paper forms or other paper alternatives (screen prints or plain paper documents etc.) will be accepted as part of enforcement processes at the border or verification/audit operations such as warehouse withdrawals, FTZ exports and transfers or vessel/aircraft supply operations where additional information is required on paper forms that is not provided for electronically."

CBP will also begin enforcement of three provisions on Aug. 6 that were previously set for implementation on three separate dates (see 1712010017). Beginning that date "electronic reporting of all transactions will be mandatory" and "CBP will no longer accept paper copies of the CBPF 7512 to perform arrival and export functionality," it said. Also, "electronic reporting of diversion to a port other than reported on the original in-bond" and "electronic reporting of bonded cargo location (FIRMS code)" will be required starting Aug. 6, CBP said. "An ACE edit will reject arrival if not performed."

There's still no date set for when six-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers will be required on
Immediate Transportation movements, CBP said. The agency will update its list of Frequently Asked Questions on the in-bond regulations to reflect the new enforcement dates, it said.