Chicago – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Chicago Division of Aviation announced nowadays that Automated Passport Handle is now obtainable for U.S. citizens at O’Hare International Airport. This new technology will permit travelers to scan their own passport, comprehensive their Customs declaration and confirm travel data using a self-service kiosk ahead of reaching the CBP officer to comprehensive the inspection. (a lot more)
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8th P-three Aircraft Receives Mid-Life Upgrade
Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) these days announced the completion of its 8th P-3 Orion aircraft overhaul.The Service Life Extension Program gives new wings and tail for every aircraft and fully strips down the aircraft to its bare metal for an inspection. (a lot more)
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United States and Republic of Nigeria Sign Customs Mutual Help Agreement
Washington- On behalf of the United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Winkowski and Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller Basic Abdullahi Dikko Inde signed a Customs Mutual Help Agreement (CMAA) right now, which marks a considerable milestone in collaboration among the two countries. (much more)
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CBP to Begin Rollout of Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced that the automation of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is now effective which will streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting the United States. Form I-94 provides international visitors evidence they have been lawfully admitted to the U. (more)
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CBP and French Customs Officials Seize Controlled Substance
Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Center for Excellence and Expertise (CEE) in New York City along with the French Fake Medicines Observatory intercepted a shipment, 400 tablets, of Carisoprodol, a Schedule IV controlled substance. “The collaborative efforts of CBP’s Pharmaceuticals, Overall health & Chemical compounds CEE and the French Customs Fake Medicines Observatory (FMO) demonstrates that international partnerships are a force multiplier in the battle to avert the importation of hazardous pharmaceutical items,” stated David J. (far more)
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CBP Employee Honored at Annual Federal Awards Gala
Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Wolf Tombe was honored on March 20 at the 24th Annual Federal one hundred Awards Gala.”This important achievement is a result of the efforts and dedication exhibited by Mr. Tombe and his staff,” mentioned David V. (a lot more)
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CBP and EPA Seize Shipment of Counterfeit Headphones and Unsafe ATVs in Los Angeles
Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the LosAngeles/Extended Beach seaport seized a shipment containing 445 counterfeit “Beats by Dr. Dre” headphones and 28 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that violated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations on February 5. (far more)
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EU, US Fully Implement Mutual Recognition Choice
Washington-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the European Union (EU) these days announce the mutual recognition choice between CBP’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and the EU’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program was completely implemented January 31. (a lot more)
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