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Participation in the AMS, either directly or through a third party, also requires two
Another important element. First, the carriers have to submit the electronic manifest
and use a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), and secondly, the institution
Enter an International Carrier Bond.
A. The SCAC is required by the rules is a unique identifier code that
assigned transport company from a private institution on behalf of
CBP. The required SCAC may be requested by any interested
National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) in Alexandria,
Virginia 13th NMFTA is a confirmation of the SCAC, the applicant,
and a copy of the same may be faxed to CBP at (703) 921-7173.
Since the SCAC is easy to obtain and easy, and the cost is minimal, it
is strongly recommended that all persons (owners, bareboat charterers, time
Charterer, operator, etc.) for a SCAC apply regardless of whether they are in the
the actual party that performs the AMS application.
B. Under 19 CFR § 113.64, An electronic filer must also post bond carrier.
All units submission must wear "Activity Code 3 CBP International Carrier
Bond "in the minimum amount of $ 50,000 USD 14 The minimal binding can
However, a higher amount is adjusted at the discretion of the local CBP port
Director. (We understand that the minimal binding was in New York
set at $ 100,000 USD). A list of approved surety companies, such
Borrowings from the U.S. Treasury web site (Financial Management Service: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury) are available. Since
is no present requirement that the bond be either continuous or a single
Bond transaction. Should a person who is a binding of the opinion that the Port Director
has not the standards for setting the amount of binding observed, or has
arbitrarily the minimum binding to a too high level so they can appeal to
CBP Branch Chief, Entry and Abuse Management in Washington,
DC ((202) 927-0300).
To meet following the binding, all non-US companies have a
CBP assigned number. The request for the number can be made ​​on
CF Form 5106 (Importer ID Input Record) which is the
CBP Web site (www.cbp.com). There is a $ 50 USD processing fee for
Submission of the form. Once the form has been received and processed, CBP
will notify the applicant of the assigned number. This number is required
for the bond application by the foreign company.
The bond requirements outlined above should be viewed as particularly important
Since CBP can draw on such bonds, after checking penalties against airlines
Supplied false information or false charges in their declared
for electronic filings, and bonds can also draw on claims for liquidated
Damage. CBP has not as yet determined what the penalties and / or mitigation
Policy, but a final rule is expected this year. The existing final rule
shows, however, that carrier is liable for penalties under 19 USC 1436,
and authorized transfer of parties liable for damages under
19 CFR 113.64.