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Newsroom:

ACE at a Glance Fact Sheet - Printable Version (pdf - 339 KB.)
01/14/2009

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ACE Periodic Monthly Statement - Printable Version (pdf - 275 KB.)
01/14/2009

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ACE Accomplishments: 2008
01/13/2009

ACE At a Glance Fact Sheet
01/14/2009

ACE Periodic Monthly Statement Fact Sheet
01/14/2009

NEXUS Fact Sheet (pdf - 55 KB.)
01/15/2009

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov

Deputy Commissioner Ahern Pledges Smooth Transition at Exporter/Importer Conference
01/14/2009

Homepage NewsTicker

January 2009

CBP Officers in New Mexico Seize Ton of Marijuana Hidden Under Truck Floor
01/09/2009

New York CBP Officers Seize 30 Pounds of Marijuana
01/09/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers Seize $2.8 Million in Cocaine at Brownsville Ports of Entry
01/09/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers Arrest Citizen of Guinea on Fraudulent Document Charges
01/10/2009

CBP Announces C-TPAT 2008 Year in Review - Validates More than 8,000 C-TPAT Applications Since 2003
01/12/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers Seize $320,000 in Meth, Cocaine This Weekend in Laredo Area
01/12/2009

CBP Field Operations Foils 6 Drug Smuggling Attempts in Arizona
01/12/2009

Border Patrol Agents in Arizona Arrest 3 Sexual Offenders
01/12/2009

CBP Seizes Images of Child Pornography; Results in Conviction of U.S. Citizen
01/12/2009

Border Patrol Agents Seize 3,000 Pounds of Marijuana Over Weekend
01/12/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers in Brownsville Arrest Suspect Wanted for Military Desertion
01/12/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers Seize Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine at Brownsville Port of Entry
01/12/2009

Yuma Sector Welcomes New Assistant Chief Patrol Agent
01/12/2009

CBP Officers in Minneapolis Arrest Fugitive Wanted on Felony
01/12/2009

CBP in Norfolk Protect American Agriculture by Making Significant Pest Interceptions
01/13/2009

$4.5 Million in Marijuana, Meth, Cocaine Seized Over Past Weekend at San Luis Port
01/13/2009

CBP Field Operations Officers Put Smuggling Attempt to Bed
01/13/2009

CBP Port Director in Blaine Announces Retirement
01/14/2009

$480,000 in Narcotics Seized This Weekend at Lukeville Port of Entry
01/14/2009

Lab Results Confirm CBP in Ohio Discover Synthetic Narcotics in Incense Packets
01/14/2009

CBP to Deactivate Older SENTRI Frequent Traveler Cards
01/15/2009

Specialty Units Assist in Significant Marijuana Seizures
01/15/2009

$45,000 in Dope Discovered in Tire of Vehicle at Brownsville Port
01/15/2009

More than $217,000 in Narcotics Seized at the San Luis Port of Entry
01/15/2009

CBP to Provide Manpower, Expertise for Presidential Inauguration Events - CBP Officers, Agents, Air & Marine Assets, K-9 Teams to Participate
01/15/2009

Holiday Surprise; CBP Unwraps 312 Pounds of Khat in December
12/31/2008

Fall/Winter 2008 Issue (pdf - 4,108 KB.)
01/15/2009

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Border Security:

USBP in the News
01/13/2009
For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located under Newsroom.

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Professional Bull Riders and the United States Border Patrol PBR Recruiting Initiative

U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter: January 8 - January 14
01/14/2009

List of NARP Commodities (pdf - 150 KB.)
01/14/2009

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Libraries Where the San Diego Sector ESP (A-2 Segments) Can Be Reviewed
12/19/2008

Archived Documents: San Diego Sector Environmental Documents, Public Comments and Agency Responses Relevant to the A-2 Segments

PF225 USBP San Diego Sector ESP (A-2 Segments) with Appendices
12/17/2008
file size - 19,908 KB

Tucson Sector

PF225 Environmental Stewardship Plans (ESP)

Archived Documents Regarding the PF225 Naco Station (E-2A) ESP

Libraries Where the PF225 Naco Station (E-2A) ESP Can be Reviewed
12/19/2008

Archived Documents Regarding the PF225 Nogales Station (D-5B/D-6) Draft EA, Public Comments and Agency Responses

Yuma Sector

PF225 Environmental Stewardship Plans (ESP)

Archived Documents: Yuma Sector PF225 Draft SEA, Public Comments and Agency Responses

Libraries Where the PF225 Yuma Sector (C-1/C-2B) ESP Can be Reviewed
12/19/2008


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Trade:

ABI Software Vendors List (doc - 243 KB.)
01/13/2009

For Accessibility Information: OIT508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov

Application Control Chapter - CAMIR Intermodal (doc - 74 KB.)
01/13/2009

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CBP Approved Gaugers and Accredited Laboratories List (pdf - 63 KB.)
01/13/2009
CBP list of Approved Gaugers and Accredited Laboratories spreadsheet.

Appendix G of ACE Status Report to Congress, 3rd Quarter 2008 (pdf - 195 KB.)
01/13/2008

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ACE Status Report to Congress, 3rd Quarter 2008 (pdf - 338 KB.)
01/13/2008

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ACE Application Information (pdf - 59 KB.)
01/14/2009
Information on new and existing portal accounts and account activation process.

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2009 Record of Changes in ANSI X.12 and UN EDIFACT (doc - 86 KB.)
01/14/2009

Truck Manifest 358 Message (doc - 1,705 KB.)
01/14/2009

MEDPID Response (doc - 684 KB.)
01/14/2009

ACE Electronic Truck Manifest Software Developers (doc - 148 KB.)
01/14/2009
A complete list of companies who have developed software applications for ACE electronic truck manifest. Inclusions on this list do not constitute any form of endorsement by CBP.

For Accessibility Information: OIT508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov

Field Readiness Coordinator Spotlight: Gianna Trento
01/14/2009
Gianna Trento, an operations specialist in the New York field office, informs personnel at the New York/Newark and John F. Kennedy International Airport service ports of all Automated Commercial Environment-related news.

CF 1400 - Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances (pdf - 3,465 KB.)
01/09/2009
A weekly electronic query report for CF1400 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19CFR4.95, organized by entrances. For clarification of this report, contact the manifest.branch@dhs.gov

CF 1401 - Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances (pdf - 2,697 KB.)
01/09/2009
A weekly electronic query report for CF1401 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19CFR4.95, organized by clearances. For clarification of this report, contact the manifest.branch@dhs.gov

Public ACS FIRMS Report (txt - 2,288 KB.)
01/09/2009
Facilities Information and Resources Management System report that is by port code and alphabetical by company.

C-TPAT - 2008 Year in Review (pdf - 88 KB.)
01/14/2009

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Federal Register Notices 2009 - GPO Access

Seizure Statistics: FY 2008 (pdf - 323 KB.)
01/15/2009
Updated Version

For Accessibility Information: OT508CONTACT@dhs.gov

Retroactive Benefits Under the CAFTA-DR for Costa Rica (pdf - 15 KB.)
01/14/2009

CBP ISF/"10+2" 2009 Outreach Schedule
01/14/2009

2008-2010 COAC Membership Directory (doc - 55 KB.)
01/13/2009

Exam Instructions (doc - 49 KB.)
01/15/2009
Exam instructions for the April 6, 2009 exam

Notice of Examination
01/15/2009
Announcement for Customs Broker License Examination to occur on April 6, 2009.

Memorandum: Amendment to the United States - Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Information (doc - 46 KB.)
12/15/2008

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Data Elements for the Declaration Made Under the U.S.- Oman Free Trade Agreement (doc - 28 KB.)
01/07/2009

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Memorandum U.S. - Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Instructions (doc - 60 KB.)
01/07/2009

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Memorandum: Guidance: Updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Affecting Originating Goods Under the U.S. - Chile Free Trade Agreement (doc - 34 KB.)
01/09/2009

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Memorandum Guidance: Mauritania is removed from receiving AGOA benefits effective January 1, 2009 (doc - 36 KB.)
12/23/2008

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Memorandum Guidance: Suspension of Bolivia’s ATPA and ATPDEA benefits (doc - 33 KB.)
12/04/2008

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Memorandum: Guidance: Kosovo and Azerbaijan May Receive GSP Program Benefit (doc - 32 KB.)
01/09/2009

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Quota Weekly Commodity Status Report (pdf - 156 KB.)
01/12/2009

Tariff Rate Quota/Tariff Preference Level Threshold/Fill Quick Reference List (pdf - 19 KB.)
01/14/2009

QBT-08-591 (pdf - 15 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Israel Butter

QBT-08-592 (pdf - 13 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Israel Dried Milk

QBT-08-593 (pdf - 23 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Israel Cheese

QBT-08-594 (pdf - 16 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Israel Peanuts

QBT-08-595 (pdf - 15 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Israel Ice Cream

QBT-08-590 (pdf - 21 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 CAFTA Agriculture TRQ Openings

QBT-09-100 (pdf - 14 KB.)
01/13/2009
2009 Import Limits under the United States-DR-Central America Free Trade Agreement for Textile Apparel from Costa Rica

QBT-09-501 (pdf - 13 KB.)
01/12/2009
Results of 2009 Tuna Tariff Rate Quota Opening

QBT-09-502 (pdf - 11 KB.)
01/12/2009
Results of Opening for Chile FTA Artichokes

QBT-09-504 (pdf - 12 KB.)
01/12/2009
Results of Opening for Milk and Cream, Condensed or Evaporated

QBT-09-505 (pdf - 13 KB.)
01/13/2009
Special Announcement for Upland Cotton

QBT-09-506 (pdf - 21 KB.)
01/14/2009
2009 Specialty Sugar Opening, Period 3

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Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will facilitate about $2 trillion in legitimate trade this year while enforcing U.S. trade laws that protect the economy, the health and the safety of the American people. We accomplish this through close partnerships with the trade community, other government agencies and foreign governments.


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Travel:

Overview of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
01/15/2009
Questions and answers regarding the VWP programs, which permits nationals from designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for 90 days or less as non-immigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa.

Frequently Asked Questions About ESTA (pdf - 127 KB.)
01/15/2009

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov

ESTA News Releases
01/12/2009

Apply Here for Electronic Travel Authorization
International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries are now required to apply for travel authorization online. The tool is easy, free and available in 16 languages. For non-technical inquires concerning ESTA, please contact ESTA@CBP.DHS.gov.

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov

North/Central Florida
01/12/2009

Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware
01/12/2009

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
01/12/2009

Puget Sound/Northeastern Washington
01/12/2009

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
01/12/2009

NEXUS Program Description
01/12/2009

NEXUS Eligibility and Fees
01/13/2009

NEXUS Enrollment Centers
01/14/2009

How To Renew Your NEXUS Membership
01/14/2009

Apply Online for NEXUS, SENTRI and Global Entry
01/13/2009
Global Online Enrollment System (GOES)

Latest Information on Border Document Requirements
01/12/2009

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01/14/2009

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