Sea Ams Data Processing Services

April 2, 2003

SEA AMS DATA PROCESSING SERVICES

In response to requests from the trade community, the Office of Information and Technology has assembled a list of companies/persons offering Sea Automated Manifest System (AMS) data processing services to the trade community. Inclusions on this list do not constitute any form of an endorsement by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection as to the nature, extent or quality of the services, which may be provided.

Attachment (1) lists Service Centers, Port Authorities and Software Vendors that presently have the capability to provide carriers/Non Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) with an interface with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. Inquiries concerning specific capabilities should be addressed to the individual organization.

The selection of a particular data processing service is strictly an individual user decision.

Attachment (2) is the Sea AMS Respondent Checklist. All new Sea AMS participants should complete this document.

This list will be updated periodically.

Attachments (2)

Company

SEA AMS RESPONDENT CHECKLIST

The Respondent Checklist has been developed for Sea AMS participants. Please complete and return to:

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

Client Representative Branch

7501 Boston Blvd.

Room 211 ATTN: Sea AMS LOI

Springfield, VA 22153

FAX: (703) 921-7563

PHONE: (703) 921-7500

Company Name:______

Company Address:______

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Name/Title:______

Phone Number and Fax Number:______

E-Mail Address:______

INDICATE YOUR FUNCTION IN THE IMPORT TRADE COMMUNITY:

Sea Carrier ( ) Service Center ( ) Port Authority ( ) Software Vendor ( ) Other ( )

NVOCC ( ) Please provide your International Carrier Bond Number ______

If you are utilizing a service center or port authority, please identify: ______

1.List the direct arrival U.S. ports that you call.

2.Numbers of arrivals per month for each port.

3.Number of bills discharged per month for each port.

4.Percentage of monthly bills of lading per port that will move in-bond.

NOTE: Service Centers and Port Authorities must submit a letter to Customs from each client for which they plan to transmit manifest data. The letter must be written on the client's letterhead.

SYSTEM: What is the status of your firms’ automated manifest development:

Study ( ) Programming ( ) Planning ( )

What data format are you using? ANSI X12 (version 4010) ( ) CAMIR ( )

Where is your DP site? ______

Once operational, will your calls for assistance originate from one site? If yes, where? ______

Are you a communications network? ______