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New Electronic Manifest for In-Transit Truck Cargo to be Tested

Posted 4/28/2016

U.S. Customs & Border Protection announced an In-Transit Pilot project will start no earlier than May 27th, 2016 and will run for approximately six months.  The project will involve In-Transit moves between Port Huron Michigan, Pembina North Dakota and Blaine Washington.   Participation will be limited to 9 C-TPAT carriers, will allow carriers to value the goods at $2.00 a pound and will not require them to provide the 6 digit Harmonized Tariff Code but will be required to provide a precise cargo description.   There are a number of other requirements yet there are not details within the announcement related to Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture controls...