UNCLASSIFIED STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup UNCLASSIFIED 11 May 2011 U.S. Forces Customs - Europe POC: Tim Sellman, DSN

UNCLASSIFIEDSTRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup

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11 May 2011

U.S. Forces Customs - EuropeU.S. Forces Customs - Europe

POC: Tim Sellman, DSN 370-4983


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Delegation Of Authority

EUCOM COMMANDER

EUCOM designates CG USAREUR Military Commander for: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and Romania [ED 45-7/Legal/Country Regulations] Designates USAREUR Provost Marshal as the EUCOM Customs Border Clearance Executive Agent (CBCEA) [EUCOM Directive 30-3 Customs Border Clearance Agency Program]

CG USAREUR

CG USAREUR designated USAREUR PM asCustoms Executive Agent [CEA] for Germany [AER 10-5 / Organizations & Functions; AER 550-175, US Forces Customs Controls in Germany (tri-service regulation)]

USAREUR PMUSAREUR PM, as CG USAREUR CEA, is link to German Treasury Department (Customs) for SOFA host nation customs mission for all three services in Germany


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Mission Focus

USDA Pre-Clearance Host Nation Customs

• USEUCOM / AFRICOM• USDA Partnership• Active Program Management• Inspector Training

Prevent Delay of DoD Cargo at US Ports

• GERMANY• Federal Ministry Partnership• SOFA Compliance• All U.S. Forces

Protect U.S. Forces Privileges


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USEUCOM CEA - Proponent for USEUCOM Directive 30-3, the “Customs Border Clearance Agency Program”. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provide inspector training, program certification / technical over-watch and exercise/special mission pre-clearance support for all U.S. Forces in Europe & AFRICOM.

Customs Executive Agency (CEA)

CG USAREUR CEA- Implement AER 550-175, “U.S. Forces Customs Controls in Germany” and applicable provisions of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement via the operation of customs field offices throughout Germany.

PREVENT THE DELAY OF DOD CARGO AT CONUS PORTS / PROTECT U.S. AGRICULTURE

CUSTOMER SERVICES / INVESTIGATIONS / HN LIAISON / BORDER CONTROL (AIR)

(PM) CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENT

AGENCY HQ STAFF (15) MISSION SUPPORT ELEMENT STAFF (84)


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MISSION:

Serves as the USEUCOM operational management and technical supervision of the Customs Border Clearance Agency Program (CBCAP) in theater.

Coordinates host nation customs policy affectingU.S. Forces quality of life issues in Germany.


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USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Mission

To safeguard American agriculture and natural resources from the risks associated with the entry, establishment, or spread of animal and plant pests and noxious weeds.

Our mission is your mission

USDA PPQ Mission


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Customs Evolution

42nd

MP Grp&

CustomsExecutiveAgency

OPM CEA

14TH MP BDE& 21ST

OPM CEA &

MissionSupportElement

Policy

Support

Structural Changes 1950 - Present

1950-1992

1992-2006

MSE

2006- Present


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USAREUR Customs Capability

42d MP Group

14th MP Brigade

560th MP Company

US Forces Customs-Europe1990 1995

USAREURStrength

213,000 65,000

CustomsStrength

590 152

CustomsCompanies

256

193

285

294

560

560

2006

99

MSE


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DOD CUSTOMS BORDER CLEARANCE AGENCY PROGRAM

USAFE SDDCUSNAVEUR

SOUTHCOM JFCOMPACOMEUCOM

US DEPT OF

AGRICULTURE(USDA)

DOD HQ US TRANS COM

TC J4/LT

NORTHCOM

USAREUR

CENTCOM


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CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENCYCUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENCY

CEA PRE-CLEARANCE

CEA SERVICES

CustomerService

EnforcementMPI

RecordsRepository

US FORCES CUSTOMS-EUROPE INSPECTOR / FIELD OFFICE OPERATIONS

Border Clearance / AQI

Program

Operations& Training

DirectorCEA

USDAAttaché

HNCustomsServices

DeputyEA DPM)

ExecutiveAgent (PM)

NATOSOFA

ProgramCertification


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EXECUTIVE AGENCY MISSION

Program ManagementEstablish Policy for USEUCOM

Act As POC for Components

Coordinate With TRANSCOM

Command Information Program

Certification VisitsAnnual Inspections

Senior Customs Border Clearance Agent Training

Quarterly Classes in Heidelberg

Component Classes on Request


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Programs = 103Programs = 103Inspectors = 572Inspectors = 572

SPAIN

UNITEDKINGDOM

ITALY

SICILY

GERMANY

TURKEY

CRETE

LUXEMBURG

NETHERLANDS

NORWAY

AZORES.

BELGIUM

Pre-Clearance Programs

BULGARIA

ROMANIA

KOSOVO

GREECE

PROGRAM TYPES

DOD CARGO (37)HOUSEHOLD GOODS (37)

POV (29)

LONG TERMMISSIONS

Locations = 59Locations = 59Countries = 16Countries = 16

HUNGARY

(*Djibouti)

(*Israel)


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Pre-Clearance Programs

103 Programs - 572 Inspectors - 16 Countries - Tri-Service

Organizational Cargo (Turkey)

Household Goods (Italy)

POV Certification (Greece)


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Special MissionsMorocco

Kosovo

Latvia

Supports Contingencies, Exercises, and Sensitive Operations throughout EUCOM and AFRICOM

2010 Activity

Romania TF EastKosovo KFORBulgaria NATO Ammo Estonia & Latvia BALTOPS Poland Jackal Stone Mozambique Shared Accord Morocco African LionTunisia MEDLITEBurkina Faso,Mali & Senegal FlintlockNorway Cold ResponseNorway BV 206s Latvia Saber Strike

Norway


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Air Border Operations

2010: 149K PASSENGERS - 5.8K AIRCRAFT - 945 PETS

Joint U.S. – HN Mission

• Ramstein AB

• Spangdahlem AB

• Stuttgart AAF

• Frankfurt Airport

• Inbound Cargo & Passengers

• Restricted / Prohibited Items

• ID & Travel Document Control


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Other Customs Support

Enforcement

• Black marketing • Wrongful transfers • VAT form abuse• APO abuse • Logistical support fraud

Customer Services

• Personal property imports • Retiree/widow registration • Property transfers to LNs• Temp fuel authorizations • Visiting driver authorizations

OPM Customs played a critical role in:• Saving US military, civilian and family members over $123 million in taxes• Identifying over $493 thousand in black market goods & taxes evaded (2010)


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CUSTOMS BORDER CLEARANCEAGENCY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Eliminate the flow of contraband and agricultureconcerns into the U.S. through all DOD channels.

Minimize inconvenience to DOD personneland delays in movement of DOD cargo by theenforcement of USDA entry requirements

Cooperate fully with and assist all other government agencies in enforcing the lawsand regulations of the United States

Objectives


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DOD 4500.9R, DTR PART V(DOD Customs And Border Clearance Policies and Procedures)

(Customs Border Clearance Agency Program)

USEUCOM Directive 30-3

REFERENCES/SOURCES OF AUTHORITY:

References


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Objectives of Agricultural PreclearanceKeep potential “invasive species” (pests/ diseases/weeds) in their country of origin – protect U.S. agriculture

Financial savings (Ex: It would cost DoD approx. $1000 per vehicle to have it cleaned at the U.S. port of arrival.)

Expedites and facilitates the arrival of DoD personnel, vehicles, equipment and cargo into the U.S.

Minimizes inspection efforts by Customs and Border Protection in the U.S.

Objectives of Agricultural Preclearance


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Importance of Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture - or maintaining “Pest Free”

StatusEnsures an abundant, high quality and varied food supply

Critical to the (U.S.) national economyPreserves U.S. export business

Strengthens the marketability of U.S. agriculture in domestic and international commerce

Also contributes to the preservation of the global environment

Importance of Agricultural Preclearance

Importance of Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture - or maintaining “Pest Free” Status


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Agriculture is the most export intensive part of the U.S. economy.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

exports hit $96 billion in FY 2009.

Estimated at 107.5 billion in FY 2010 Joe’s Broccoli

Exports

Value of Agricultural Trade


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Example of Crop loss

A 15 to 20% Crop loss in the U.S. =


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Types of Agricultural Threats

Plant PestsInsectsTicks and mitesNematodesSnails and slugsPlant DiseasesWeeds

Foreign Animal Diseases (FAD’s)

Agricultural Threats


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World Major Economical Pests Pests from abroad established or menacing the

USA – Mediterranean Fruit Fly Oriental Fruit Fly Imported Fire Ant Pink Boll Worm Gypsy Moth Asian Longhorned Beetle Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus European Bark Beetle Japanese Beetle Karnal Bunt

Pests


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World Major Economic Pests More Pests from Abroad –

Dutch Elm Disease Khapra Beetle Pink Mealy Bug Sorghum Ergot Potato Cyst Nematodes Citrus Canker Witchweed Pine Shoot Beetle Africanized Honey Bee African Cotton Leaf Worm European Corn Borer

Pests


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Items that can Harbor Plant Pests

• Soil

• Plants for propagation (live plants)

• Plant material not for propagation - (unprocessed or degree of processing not sufficient) ex: wood items, straw)

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Seeds

Pests


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Outbreaks of wood boring pests in many countries - traced to wood packing material (crates, pallets, dunnage)

International standard for wood packaging material (ISPM-15) created by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) requires that:

All wood packing must be treated -Heat treated (HT)Fumigated with Methyl Bromide (MB)

All wood packing must be marked

Wood Packing Material (WPM)

WPM Requirements


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-USA DoD,

‘DoDAAC’

DoD Pest Free Stamp - Expired 31 Dec 07

Interim measure allowed during phase-in of international standard (ISPM-15)

No treatment applied; inspection for pests and bark with moisture content reading

WPM Requirements


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IPPC International Marking for Wood Packaging Material

Required on all wood packaging as of January 1, 2008 exception:

Munitions moved within Europe, packed more than 5 years ago, and in storage-DoD pest free stamp may be used.

Refer to handout Compliance for Defense Packaging – 7 Sept. 2007

(HT or MB)

WPM Requirements


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IPPC International Marking for Wood Packaging Material

Required on all wood packaging as of January 1, 2008 exception:

Munitions moved within Europe, packed more than 5 years ago, and in storage-DoD pest free stamp may be used.

Refer to handout Compliance for Defense Packaging – 7 Sept. 2007

(HT or MB)

WPM Requirements


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Examinations

Examine Containers (inside and outside) Use adequate artificial or daylight for conducting examinations All repacking should be done in the presence of the SCBCA/ CBCA Look for soil, feces, snails, insects and plant and animal items All soil must be removed - Zero tolerance - Soil can harbor:

animal and plant diseases (bacteria, viruses, fungi) insect and snail life stages nematodes noxious weed seeds.

Examinations


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Examinations

• Look for prohibited packing material and items made with (hay, straw, grass, cotton waste, forest litter, burlap sacks, rice straw).

• U.S. bound pallets, crates, blocking, bracing – Must be treated and stamped, no bark.

• Frass around wood packing material may be a sign of other wood boring pests

Examinations


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Vehicle Inspections

No Soil – zero tolerance No vegetation (seeds, leaves, twigs, etc) No insects or snails No fecal material Inspect inside and outside vehicle including:

Undercarriage Trunk Floor Engine (grills, etc) Wheels and wheel wells

(minimum 90 psi pressure sprayer for vehicle cleaning)

Examinations


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Sterile Area/Storage Requirements Personal Property / Cargo –

No co-mingling with non cleared cargo Stored off floor (2 inches) No birds in warehouses Snail barriers where required (salt or copper)

Vehicles – Hardstand or 6 inch deep gravel No soil, vegetation or snails in storage area POV’s in enclosed area (fenced area or warehouse), and separated from

unclean POV’s Snail barriers where required (salt or copper) 6 ft or more distance from vegetation around storage area, not under trees

Containers for shipping cargo and vehicles –Must be cleaned and inspected for contaminants

Storage Requirements


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WAREHOUSE STANDARDSAll empty containers kept on hardstand; allpacking material kept up off floor

Area free of insects, snails, slugs, rodents, birds

Wooden material free of bark and wood borers; packing material; solid wood packing

Warehouse & containers & packing material free of soil / vegetation

Barrier void of vegetation and/or copper stripping or salt ring

Warehouse Requirements


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U.S. Forces Customs - Europe

Unique Mission

Distinctive Challenge

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UNCLASSIFIED STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup UNCLASSIFIED 11 May 2011 U.S. Forces Customs - Europe POC: Tim Sellman, DSN