Customs Brokerage

In response to the Safe Port Act of 2006, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is now collecting additional data electronically from both importers and ocean carriers for improved high-risk targeting, and to prevent smuggling thereby ensuring a greater level of cargo safety and security.

This means that importers or their agents are now required to transmit the additional data elements to CBP either via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) or the Automated Manifest System (AMS) at least 24-hours prior to cargo laden on board an ocean vessel destined to the United States.