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Reminder re accuracy in APIS submittals

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

May 27, 2004

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding vessel operators of the need for accuracy in submittals under the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). APIS, despite its name, is used for electronic submittal of both passenger and crew manifests. Port codes, in particular, having been showing numerous errors. Persons are encouraged to closely review the APIS User Guide for Sea Carriers. (HK Law).