A Reminder About Seal Requirements As Of October 15, 2008





The Department of Homeland Security reminds the trade that "all maritime containers in transit to the United States are required to be sealed with a seal meeting the ISO/PAS 17712 standard" effective October 15, 2008.

This applies "all loaded containers, including foreign cargo remaining on board (FROB), arriving by vessel."

We have posted Custom's guidance here.