Archive for September, 2009

CBP Delays Enforcement of New Entry Requirement for Containers with Residue

Monday, September 14th, 2009

On September 10, 2009, CBP issued a notice stating that CBP is delaying, until further notice, its enforcement of the requirement for containers with any amount of cargo residue to be manifested and entered.  CBP is delaying enforcement in order to enable the trade community to implement procedures to comply with the new entry requirements.  CBP is encouraging importers to take steps to comply with the new entry requirements at their earliest opportunity.