CBP Gives Broad Outline of Simplified Entry Beyond Pilot
CBP said it is working on a deployment plan for allowing initial filings of Simplified Entry to include (i) bringing on all pilot participants, (ii) expansion to other ports, (iii) inclusion of additional functionality such as the PGA Message Set and DIS (Document Image System) capabilities, and (iv) expansion to other modes of transportation. CBP and the pilot participants will do an evaluation after 60-90 days to assess the pilot, it said in a June update on Simplified Entry.
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The update includes a diagram of the Simplified Entry process. According to the diagram, the simplified entry will be sent before the departure of the air carrier, with CBP returning a data acceptance message. CBP will also let the filer know if there is a corresponding bill on file. If the filer is using an ACAS (Air Cargo Advance Screening) carrier, CBP will indicate any bill match.
Pilot participants are A.N. Deringer, Inc., Expeditors, FedEx Trade Network, FH Kaysing, Janel Group of New York, Kuehne + Nagel Inc., Livingston International, Page & Jones, Inc., and UPS. The SE ports for the pilot are Chicago, Atlanta, and Indianapolis Express Consignment Operations.