There are a few measures that must be taken to become operational with CBP/our system for remote location filing. Once you have satisfied these requirements, you’ll be ready to begin filing entries remotely as well as electronic invoices.
According to Customs regulations; to qualify for RLF, a participant must have proven capability to provide electronically, on an entry-by-entry basis, all of the following:
Entry
Entry summary
Invoice information using the Electronic Invoice Program (EIP)
Payment of duties, fees, and taxes through Automated Clearing House (ACH)
RLF participants, other than self-filers (importers), must possess a National Permit to be eligible for remote location filing.
RLF Testing – Filers who wish to file entries remotely must first participate in electronic testing of the RLF/AII features. This will include preparation of various types of electronic invoices.
RLF Ports – RLF transmissions are only permitted in specific ports that have received the required training in EIP/RLF. These ports can be found at: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls
Participants must maintain a Continuous Bond which meets or exceeds the national guidelines for bond sufficiency.
Port Setups – You must have ports setup correctly, prior to making RLF transmissions:
ABI Port Setup – your ports must be setup with your ABI rep prior to setting the ports up in the application.
Port Setup – the following section of this manual will assist you in setting up your RLF ports in the system.
Once you’ve satisfied each of the eligibility requirements for RLF, you can begin RLF Port Management.