To coordinate import requests for medical supplies and personal protective equipment, CBP`s Center for Excellence and Expertise in Pharmaceuticals, Health and Chemicals has established the COVID-19 Cargo Resolution Team (CLRC). This team is a multidisciplinary team that selects incoming requests, coordinates with the ports concerned and responds directly when needed. Imports.cbp.gov is used as CBP`s coordination mechanism to receive and respond to requests on the following points. Assigned staff will also coordinate with ports and other government agencies to ensure that legitimate shipments are not unnecessarily delayed. CBP recommends that air carriers protect all personal data (PII) transmitted via email. Federal government standards for the use of encryption can be found on the National Institute of Standards and Technology website. THE RAAAS continues to support the early notification of the intention to convert the original customs documents into another method of preservation within the meaning of Article 19 C.F.R. § 163.5(b)(2). For a faster response and method of communication during the COVID-19 protocol, please send your communications and communications to the following email address: CBPRECORDS@CBP. DHS.GOV. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal, state, and local agencies to support government-wide efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone safe.

The regulations or regulations of Bermuda include any proclamation, rule, order, order, order, court order, act, notice or other document produced in Bermuda under or under a legislative provision that has legislative effect following its publication in the Official Gazette under the Statutory Instruments Act 1977. (Please note that these reviews are listed on BermudaLaws.bm) Please see coronavirus.gov and USA.gov/coronavirus for official government-wide information and CDC.gov/coronavirus for health-related updates on COVID-19. Visit DHS.gov/coronavirus for internal security updates and fema`s website to distinguish between rumors and facts about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Bermuda regularly issues tax insurance certificates to exempt businesses (i.e. Exempt companies, licensing companies, exempt partnerships and exempt investment fund regimes) upon application to the Minister through the Bermuda Monetary Authority. These tax assurances ensure that the parliamentary collection of these taxes will not be applicable to the company and its operations in the coming years. Currently, the tax guarantees granted extend until 31 March 2035. For more information about exempt companies, see Other issues.

The WCO publishes the HS Classification Reference for Covid-19 Medical Supplies – World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines. The National Commodity Division accepts applications for enforceable injunctions. To submit eRulings inquiries and receive updated tips, visit erulings.cbp.gov/s/. Please note: Due to COVID-19, there may be delays in treatment. To take advantage of this option, the owner, operator or representative of the commercial aircraft must contact the port of entry where their aircraft will arrive or depart to obtain the appropriate email address and instructions from CBP. The coordinates of the point of entry can be found on CBP.gov. Coronavirus (COVID-19)Health Information of CDC.gov The ordinance gives the administration the flexibility to grant a 90-day deferral period for certain payments for importers who have faced significant financial difficulties due to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Department of Homeland Security adds Brazil to list of countries with COVID-19 travel restrictions Imports.cbp.gov – CBP has added a new tool to easily find answers to COVID-19 FAQs on eligibility, cargo space and facilitation, advice on importing personal protective equipment, classification, and tariffs.

Can`t find what you`re looking for? Submit your own question! Quick LinksGovernment Notices (GN), Bermuda Regulations or Regulations (BR), Legal Notices (LN) Temporary Deferral of Duties, Taxes and Fees Due to COVID-19 – the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Designated Secretary of Homeland Security (U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)), amends CBP regulations to temporarily extend the deadline for registered importers with significant financial difficulties to file certain estimated duties, taxes and fees that they would normally have to pay from the date of entry or exit from storage for consumption of goods placed on the market in March or April 2020; for a period of 90 days from the date on which the deposit would otherwise have been due without such immediate action. FEMA.gov/Coronavirus-Rumor-ControlDistinguish between rumors and facts about COVID-19 CBP offers commercial airlines this flexibility to promote social distancing and minimize the exposure of airlines and CBP staff to COVID-19. Air carriers can file CBP Form 7507 by email during the COVID-19 pandemic for commercial aircraft on arrival and departure.