CBP Renames Pharma CEE as "Industry Integration Center for Pharma"
U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted to its website on December 7, 2011, a notice indicating that it has renamed its Center for Excellence and Expertise (CEE) for Pharmaceuticals as the "Industry Integration Center for Pharmaceuticals," and states that it is a central point of contact for inquiries and resolution of issues regarding pharmaceutical imports.
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CBP states that the trade will be able to contact the Pharmaceuticals Center for assistance in the following areas.
- Technical guidance regarding pharmaceutical imports
- Clarification of CBP policies and procedures for pharmaceutical imports
- Assistance with CBP requests for information/action (CF-28s, CF-29s, etc.)
- Assistance with lengthy cargo holds on pharmaceutical shipments
- Information regarding counterfeit/substandard pharmaceutical imports