CB8u—Intro to U.S. Customs Brokerage, Part 8: Post-Entry Summary Filing Operations and CBP Enforcement

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Estimated total study time: 8 hours 14 minutes [Enroll now]

This is the eighth of the nine-part series of introductory courses in the practical work of U.S. customs brokerage. This course provides a basic understanding of the requirements for entry transmittal in the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) and operational sequence to get ready for inputting the entry information. Then we address operational and customs requirements post entry to include re-forwarding, liquidation of the entry, accounting including billing the customer, and recordkeeping. U.S. import violations and enforcement measures will also be covered to reiterate the administrative and criminal sanctions that can result from import violations and the ability the broker has to help thwart terrorism, smuggling and fraud.

Important: This course can be taken out of sequence if so desired.

ABI Entry Filing Procedure & Operational Sequence

This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) cargo release process from a CBP systems perspective. It covers the three main stages of the process: transaction processing, certification for cargo release, and cargo release processing and results. The lesson aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and manage the ABI cargo release process effectively.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 21 minutes)

Organization of Documents for Customs Submission and/or Recordkeeping

This lesson described paper document handling and the Document Image System (DIS). The DIS is a feature of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) designed to streamline the submission and management of import and export documents. By allowing electronic submission of document images, DIS eliminates the need for physical paper forms, ensuring compliance with import and export regulations. Documents are securely stored and made accessible to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) for review.

(Estimated study time: 52 minutes)

Processing Import Requirements Imposed by Other Government Agencies

Import requirements imposed by other government agencies can be complex. Only a few of these agencies use electronic messages to enforce their requirements. Sometimes there are hard copy document requirements. In this lesson we will cover these other agency requirements.

(Estimated study time: 43 minutes)

Additional Requirements for Entry Summary Transmittal

This lesson covers the customs power of attorney is required for an agent to perform customs business on behalf of an importer. We also briefly cover payments to vendors other than CBP.

(Estimated study time: 42 minutes)

Payment of Duties and Fees

ABI brokers are required to submit all entries through ABI. For this reason, ABI filers can pay multiple entry summaries with one check or Automated Clearing House payment. In this lesson we will cover the types of statements and methods of payment.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 5 minutes)

Operational and Customs Requirements Post Entry

What happens after the entry is filed? In this lesson we cover the delivery of goods to the importer, also known as re-forwarding, liquidation of the entry, accounting, including billing your customer, and record keeping.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 20 minutes)

Post Entry Remedies for Error Correction Initiated by CBP

This lesson focuses on the various tools and methodologies used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to manage broker and importer compliance through post-entry requests. These requests are part of CBP's risk management strategy to ensure adherence to import regulations and improve compliance ratings. The lesson will cover the types of forms and requests issued by CBP, the processes for responding to these requests, and the importance of maintaining accurate records.

(Estimated study time: 26 minutes)

Methods of Reporting a Change to Entry Summary Information

This lesson covers the process by which importers can make corrections to entry summary data. This lesson will guide learners through the steps involved in submitting a PSC, the types of entries eligible for PSC, and the specific data elements that can and cannot be changed through this process. It covers the process of a Protest submission and the types of administrative review including supplemental petitions for relief of liquidated damages. There is also an overview of the reconciliation program, prior disclosure and duty drawback.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 0 minutes)

U.S. Import Violations, and Enforcement Measures

CBP requires that customs brokers help in the effort to thwart terrorism, smuggling, and fraud. Here we discuss how Customs brokers are scrutinized, the types of import violations that occur and the possible administrative and criminal sanctions that can result.

(Estimated study time: 47 minutes)