(Journal of Commerce Online – R.G.Edmonson)
Nearly 1,000 unmanifested containers identified since January
Customs and Border Protection said 80 percent of importer filings comply with the Importer Security Filing, or 10+2 rule, since enforcement began in January. The agency also identified approximately 1,000 unmanifested containers from vessel stow plans that carriers file. Such containers present the highest security risk.
The findings were noted in a report Tuesday from the Government Accountability Office, which added the comment that Customs needs to integrate the data it collects into its overall targeting strategy. GAO also said that under White House Office of Management and Budget rules, Customs should be more transparent in assessing how it put the ISF rule into effect. Read more here.
