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Importer Tools: ITRAC and Freedom of Information Act 

8/29/2010

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If you are an importer, you must command your supply chain.  You must know what you are importing, where you are importing through (ports of entry), and the agents you use.  Record keeping varies tremendously among importers.  Even seasoned importers with sound compliance programs may be at a disadvantage vis-a-vis enforcement officials.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) retains records of all your filed import activity.  You may request government records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  One of the first steps in setting up your import compliance program or in improving an existing one is to ask for your entry information under FOIA.  The FOIA program for importers is called Importer Trade Activity or ITRAC.  Your ITRAC data provides you with a wealth of information, including: Port of Lading/Unlading, Country of Origin, Exams, Entry Date, Special Programs, and Liquidation Date.  CBP delivers your ITRAC data on a CD formatted on Microsoft Access.  Importers should request your ITRAC at least annually.  Members of the Importer Self-Assessment Program get their ITRAC data delivered automatically to them for free.

Many of the improvements may go beyond customs compliance, and can benefit your company’s bottom line.  For example, you may learn that your company is using too many customs brokers, that your importer identification number/tax i.d. is being used without your authorization, and that business units are importing without proper authorization.

If you have questions about ITRAC, please let me know.  Our lawyers can request the ITRAC data on your behalf, help you analyze trends and problems areas, and suggest and implement improvements. 

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Jonny
5/18/2023 02:19:40 am

Can I request all trade records of a specific year? So I can build a tool for analysis of the records.

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Avukat link
9/25/2023 05:11:02 am

Managing your supply chain and understanding the intricacies of importing are crucial responsibilities for importers. Keeping meticulous records is essential, as it varies among importers, and even experienced ones may find themselves at a disadvantage when dealing with enforcement officials.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains records of all your import activities, and you have the right to request these records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This program, known as Importer Trade Activity or ITRAC, provides a wealth of valuable information, including details about the ports of entry, country of origin, examinations, entry dates, special programs, and liquidation dates. Importers should consider requesting their ITRAC data regularly, and those in the Importer Self-Assessment Program can receive it automatically.

Analyzing your ITRAC data can lead to improvements beyond customs compliance, potentially benefiting your company's financial performance. It can reveal issues such as the excessive use of customs brokers or unauthorized use of your importer identification number/tax ID. Additionally, it can highlight instances where business units are importing without proper authorization.

If you have any questions about ITRAC or need assistance, our legal team can help you request and analyze the data, identify trends and problem areas, and implement necessary improvements to enhance your import compliance program. 📦✈️ #Importing #SupplyChain #Compliance

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