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Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner along with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairmen of the Dubai ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation signed a Declaration of Principles to acknowledge the agreement that will enable all cargo destined for the U.S. throughout the ports of Dubai to be targeted and pre-screened.
First Middle Eastern Port Formally Commits to Target, Pre-Screen and Secure Cargo Destined for the U.S.
12/12/2004

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U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S. Visit)
A program designed to protect the country from terrorist attacks by tightening the border security and recording the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens to and from the USA.

GS-401-Agriculture Specialist-5/7/9 – Fact Sheet (doc - 77 KB.)
We are seeking 1500 qualified applicants to fill the Agriculture Specialist position nationwide.

Fact Sheet: Cargo Container Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reality
10/20/2004

Fact Sheet: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Actions Taken Since 9/11
09/17/2004

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Trade Symposium: January 12-14, 2005
Washington, DC
Securing and facilitating the movement of legitimate trade and traffic; and improving security against global terrorism.

FAST Application Information
02/06/2003

This program allows U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico partnering importers expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments.

Ultimate Consignee Reporting Requirements
09/23/2004

Effective October 1, 2004, new requirements will be instituted at ports of entry to correct weaknesses in the current CBP policy pertaining to the identification of the Ultimate Consignee and will occur at the time of entry or release in order to unify entry release and entry summary Ultimate Consignee procedures.

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The Container Security Initiative is Operational at the Port of Naples - Inspections Better Tuned On U.S. Bound Container Shipments
09/30/2004

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ACE Application Information
Participating in ACE not only provides your company with tangible benefits, but it also supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's dual mission to facilitate legitimate trade and secure our nation's borders.

Trade Act of 2002 - Advance Electronic Information
Last Updated 12/14/2004
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the final Trade Act regulations in the Federal Register on December 5, 2003. The rules require advance transmission of electronic cargo information to CBP for both arriving and departing cargo and provide for various effective dates depending upon the mode of transportation.

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