19 USC 1414 - Remote location filing

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 26, 2024

§ 1414.

Remote location filing

(a)

Core entry information

(1)

In general

A Program participant may file electronically an entry of merchandise with the Customs Service from a location other than the district designated in the entry for examination (hereafter in this section referred to as a “remote location”) if—

(A)

the Customs Service is satisfied that the participant has the capabilities referred to in paragraph (2)(A) regarding such method of filing; and

(B)

the participant elects to file from the remote location.

(2)

Requirements

(A)

In general

In order to qualify for filing from a remote location, a Program participant must have the capability to provide, on an entry-by-entry basis, for the following:

(i)

The electronic entry of merchandise.

(ii)

The electronic entry summary of required information.

(iii)

The electronic transmission of invoice information (when required by the Customs Service).

(iv)

The electronic payment of duties, fees, and taxes.

(v)

Such other electronic capabilities within the existing or planned components of the Program as the Secretary shall by regulation require.

(B)

Restriction on exemption from requirements

(3)

Conditions on filing under this section

The Secretary may prohibit a Program participant from participating in remote location filing, and may remove a Program participant from participation in remote location filing, if the participant—

(i)

fails to meet all the compliance requirements and operational standards of remote location filing; or

(ii)

fails to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.

(4)

Alternative filing

(b)

Additional entry information

(1)

In general

(2)

Requirements

(3)

Filing of additional information

(A)

If information electronically acceptable

(B)

Alternative filing

(C)

Appropriate location

For purposes of subparagraph (B), the “appropriate location” is—

(i)

before January 1, 1999, a designated location; and

(ii)

after December 31, 1998—

(I)

if the paper documentation is required for release, a designated location; or

(II)

if the paper documentation is not required for release, a remote location designated by the Customs Service or a designated location.

(D)

Other

(c)

Post-entry summary information

(d)

Definitions

As used in this section:

(1)

The term “designated location” means a customs office located in the customs district designated by the entry filer for purposes of customs examination of the merchandise.

(2)

The term “Program participant” means, with respect to an entry of merchandise, any party entitled to make the entry under section 1484(a)(2)(B) of this title.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 414, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 631(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2191.)

cite as: 19 USC 1414