DOCUMENTATION DETAIL
Documentation detail became much more critical after
9/11. Freight to and from the United States underwent new
documentation and procedures before allowing to transit.
The government’s response to control inbound freight was
the 24 Hour Manifest Rule. This regulation required carriers
to transfer detailed manifests to CBP on inbound ocean
freight 24 hours before the vessel sails from the foreign port.
The 24 Hour Rule placed very tight communication and
information transfer responsibilities on overseas suppliers,
inbound carriers, and importers in the United States.
Some regulations already in place were modified and
pursued. One such regulation concerned deemed exports.
The deemed export regulations redefine exports to include
the ...