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Customs Instructions
U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Customs
and Border Protection CBP
The following procedures delineate U.S.Customs and Border
Protection (CBP)/Department of Homeland Security requirements
for international mariners. As the unified border agency of
the United States CBP enforces all customs, immigration and
agriculture related laws and regulations.
All mariners are urged to follow the
letter of the law as willful violators will be subject to
civil and criminal penalties.
Thank you for your continued support
in assuring that international travelers to Newport are met
with professional and courteous service. We are sure that
a strong partnership between U. S. Customs and Border Protection
and the international boating community will continue to keep
Newport a safe and welcoming destination for all international
travelers. To find additional information on CBP rules and
regulations go to www.cbp.gov
(U.S. Coast Guard documented or
state registered owned by U.S. citizens) “The master
of any U.S. pleasure boat must report to a Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) Officer immediately upon arrival from a
foreign port or place and must declare any foreign merchandise
purchased or acquired. The report of arrival must include
the name of the vessel, its nationality (flag), the name
of the master with date of birth, the number of persons
on board, and place of mooring. No person shall board or
leave the vessel (other than the master to contact CBP)
until being granted permission to do so by a U.S. Customs
and Border Protection Officer. The master must return to
the boat without delay and can not carry any item fromthe
boat. Immediately prior to exiting the U.S for a foreign
port or place the master must obtain clearance from a CBP
Officer.”
“The master of a foreign
flag or undocumented foreign vessel must immediately report
arrival to U. S Customs and Border Protection
and make formal entry within 24 hours. In absence of a Cruising
License foreign vessels must obtain a permit to proceed
before leaving for another U.S. port. Formal entrance requires
the master to complete customs forms 1300-1304 along with
a passenger/ crew list. A Cruising License is a Customs
and Border Protection document, which allows foreign pleasure
boats from certain counties to travel to other U.S. ports
without having to make formal entry (paying clearance fees/tonnage
tax). The vessel master must report arrival at each U.S.
port.”
“All persons entering the U.S. from a foreign port
or place must present themselves to a U.S Customs and Border
Protection Officer immediately upon arrival. All crew members
entering the U.S. from a foreign port must present a valid
passport and non-immigrant B1/B2 Visa. U.S. citizens must
have a passport when entering from outside the western hemisphere
or valid photo identification and birth certificate when arriving
from a contiguous territory." Note: You must obtain a
Visa if arriving by yacht even if you are from a Visa waiver
country. The Visa Waiver program only is in effect if arriving
on a consignatory carrier (i.e., commercial air carrier).
Sailboats and motorboats with other than outboard motors
are dutiable at 1.5 percent/those with outboard motors are
dutiable at 1.3 percent.
Temporary entry under Bond-A foreign pleasure boat may be
entered duty free for up to 90 days to participate in races
or other exhibits if the contests are not for money purses.
If you fail to immediately report arrival or comply with
the above requirements (example: if you allow persons on board
your vessel before being cleared by U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Officer) you are subject to a penalty of $5,000
for the first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses
and your vessel may be seized. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Officers are vested with warrantless search (border search)
authority.
The smuggling of drugs, unreported currency in Excess of
$10,000, weapons or other contraband can result in imprisonment
and the seizure of your vessel. Drug use and personal amounts
of drugs aboard your vessel can result in the seizure of your
vessel or the issuance of a penalty of up to $5,000 for the
first offense and $10,000 for the second offense.We urge all
international mariners to support U.S. Customs and Border
Protection and report suspicious activity or violations of
the above laws.Under federal law you could be entitled to
a reward of up to $250,000.
EffectiveMarch 12, 2001 pursuant to 19 CFR 4.98 Customs and
Border Protection announces a revision to the navigation fees
collected by Customs and Border Protection Officers. These
fees are collected from private interests for services provided
by the government in accordance with 31 U.S.C.
9701. The fees are calculated in accordancewith 19 CFR 24.17(d).
Entry of a vessel, from a foreign port or place (includes
cruising permit):
a. U.S. Flag...........................................................$25.00
b. Foreign Flag.....................................................$19.00
Clearance of a vessel, including American,
to a foreign port or place:
a. Less than 100 net tons ....................................$19.00
b. 100 net tons and over.....................................$37.00
Report Violations To The U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Supervisor, Providence at: 401-941-6326
1-800-973-2867 (24 Hr Contact)
1. Immediately
Upon Arrival (or in advance) Report Arrival 24HR: call 1-800-973-2867 and
advise that you need to be connected to the Customs Area
Security Center (CASC) for pleasure boat reporting.
2. You may call CASC direct at 207-532-2131 or
E-mail advanced arrival notice to:
CASC-Houlton@dhs.gov
3. The CASC will request from the Master the intended port
of landing, the name of vessel, documentation number and names,
dates of birth and citizenship of crew and connect you with
a local CBP Officer for inspection.
Port of Newport
(Office Hours: 0800-1700)
401-847-2744
401-941-6326
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