Canada Returning to the U.S.

[Moot]

I received this QC fleet message Friday 5-5-06:Trucks entering the U.S. from Canada will be required to have in place a high security seal and C-TPAT security inspection. The message continued on about fines but did not go into detail about the seals and inspection.

Can anyone clarify this? Do these procedures apply to cargo vans?

 

[greg334]

How can a van be sealed?

 

[bryan]

HI

They put tape on the back and side doors.Make sure you cut the tape before opening the doors or you can peel the paint right off.Goo-Gone works well at removing the void glue that stays on your truck after you remove the tape.

I couldn't clear the freight at the border and had to take it to a bond shed at the airport.Then after the broker fixed up the paperwork a customs officer went out and cut the tape on the back door and then inspected the freight.But he didn't even attempt to peel the tape off.

I heard that these new custom seals for truck are a heavy cable type and that regular cutter will not cut through .Has anybody been sealed with these yet?

 

[cheri1122]

I don't see the point in sealing the back & side doors - if there is no wall between driver & cargo, it isn't sealed. Unless they seal the driver's door, too, and that's going TOO far, even for Homeland Security!

 

[redytrk]

There is no requirement to seal vans,only tractors and straight trucks are involved.

The cables sent out by FECC will be a bear to remove. Bolt cutters usually don`t work. Get "cable cutters".Cost about $20.00.

Here is more info from the border control site.
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Containerized Cargo Sealing Policy


(01/27/2006)This policy is applicable to containerized cargo that arrives, departs, or transits the United States via sea or land and are opened by a CBP officer pursuant to a CBP inspection. This policy applies to U.S. bound containers that are opened at a Container Security Initiative (CSI) port pursuant to a CBP inspection if permitted by the host nation.

Cargo that arrives by land includes trailers, containers, and rail cars. “Containerized Cargo†covers merchandise shipped in an enclosed container or trailer that is capable of having a seal affixed. The policy does not apply to empty containers, or to examinations that are conducted under the auspices of other agencies.


These procedures will:

Establish uniformity in the sealing of containerized cargo at the conclusion of a CBP inspection
Preserve the integrity of containerized cargo leaving CBP possession
Eliminate any confusion within the trade community that might result in the refusal of delivery and unnecessary delay in legitimate cargo entering the United States commerce
Standardize the type of seal CBP officers are authorized to affix

Effective August 8, 2005, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, including Agriculture Specialists and Border Patrol Agents, will affix an International Organization for Standardization/Publicly Available Specification 17712 (ISO/PAS 17712) compliant high-security bolt seal immediately upon the conclusion of a CBP inspection. The seal will be marked with the letters “CBP†and have a unique alphanumeric serial number.


Prior to resealing an examined container, the removed seal(s) shall be placed inside the examined container or trailer at the conclusion of the inspection.


In the event a carrier chooses to fasten an additional seal, the CBP-installed, high-security bolt seal must not be removed, replaced, or manipulated in any way.


CBP officers shall notify the appropriate parties of the number of the container that has been examined and the serial number of the newly installed high-security bolt seal before the arrival of the container at the receiving facility. Such parties might include the carrier, broker, or importer. Depending on the circumstances, notification can be made by facsimile, telephone, annotating the shipping/bill of lading or other transportation document, or via another mutually agreed upon method.


Questions regarding this policy may be directed to CBP officers at your local port of entry. A complete directory of the various ports of entry can be found on the CBP Web page. ( ports )