Broker Known Importer Program The Broker Known Importer Program is an NCBFAA initiative accepted by CBP BKIP is focused on the unique relationship between a customs broker and importer clients ID: 133649
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Implementation Guide
Broker Known Importer ProgramSlide2
The
Broker Known Importer Program is an NCBFAA initiative accepted by CBP.
BKIP
is focused on the unique relationship between a customs broker and importer clients.
This
program allows a customs broker to inform CBP that the importer on an entry is known to the customs broker and that the customs broker has advised the importer of their compliance responsibilities pertaining to the customs regulations.
CBP
can consider this relationship when conducting cargo risk segmentation. Slide3
The BKIP will institute a process whereby licensed customs brokers can voluntarily indicate on an entry-by-entry basis that the importer is known to them.
This
referral will give CBP information about importers and will be used by CBP for cargo risk segmentation.
This
indicator will also inform CBP that the importer is aware of the customs regulations applicable to importers even though they may not have chosen to participate in other Trusted Trader programs
.
ACE
functionality for the transmission of the BKIP indicator was deployed in January, 2015 which will allow brokers to flag known importer participants at entry.Slide4
Participation in BKIP brings value to all parties involved.
It
creates a framework and discipline where brokers and clients talk about their import programs in the context of import regulations.
These
conversations increase the importer’s compliance understanding and enhance the communication between broker and client.
It
is anticipated that this interaction between the importer and the broker will enhance entry accuracy and lead to the discovery of additional business opportunities for the broker.
Importers
will also benefit from the knowledge and the strengthened relationship with their broker. Slide5
With the BKIP indicator factoring into CBP’s cargo risk segmentation, the importer will also benefit from improved cargo targeting by CBP at the time of arrival.
CBP benefits by obtaining additional information about the importer from a trusted source. Slide6
BKIP was designed to be easily implemented by brokers.
Here’s what you need to do.
Identify Known Importer Clients
Review your existing client base and create an implementation plan for clients you will implement with first
Existing clients could be sorted a variety of ways including volume, closeness of relationship, longevity of client contacts, etc.
Review your current process for new clients and add the BKIP to your onboarding process
Individual factors will determine when you choose to go execute the process and transmit the indictor per client
Contact target clients, explain the program and determine their interest
Develop list of clients with whom you will proceedSlide7
BKIP was designed to be easily implemented by brokers.
Here is what you need to do.
Document that the Client is Known to you
Adopt the NCBFAA interview guide or develop a similar guide
Review the interview guide with the client
Record the responses, date, participants
Retain records
Establish a timeline for periodic review
Assemble internal records which evince the relationship you have with the importer and prove that you have discussed import regulations and compliance with the client
Retain records
Establish a timeline for periodic review
Get approval [or refusal] from the client to commence transmission of the BKIP indicatorSlide8
BKIP was designed to be easily implemented by brokers.
Here is what you need to do.
Initiate entry indicator transmissions
Meet with your ABI software vendor to ensure that they have programmed the BKIP indicator
Determine internal process for when you intend to transmit or not transmit the indicator
Add the BKIP indicator to your internal entry audit programSlide9
Broker Known Importer Interview Guide
Antidumping and countervailing duties
Binding Rulings
Bonds
Classification
Country of origin and marking
CTPAT
Documents required to make entryDrawbackSlide10
Broker Known Importer Interview Guide
Duty paymentsFree-trade programs
Import history
Other government agencies
Reconciliation
Right to make entry
Trademark and/or copyright certification
ValuationSlide11
Broker Known Importer Evaluation Plan
The BKIP evaluation plan will be conducted to evaluate the risk-segmentation value gained to CBP through the BKIP indicator
Will be conducted in three phases
Near-term
Mid-term
Long-term
The BKIP evaluation plan will test the effectiveness of the program and highlight the anticipated mutually positive outcomes of the program for both CBP and the trade community.