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U.S. Forces Customs - Europe

U.S. Forces Customs - Europe. POC: Tim Sellman, DSN 370-4983. Delegation Of Authority.

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U.S. Forces Customs - Europe

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  1. U.S. Forces Customs - Europe POC: Tim Sellman, DSN 370-4983

  2. Delegation Of Authority 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] EUCOM COMMANDER CG USAREUR designated USAREUR PM as Customs Executive Agent [CEA] for Germany [AER 10-5 / Organizations & Functions; AER 550-175, US Forces Customs Controls in Germany (tri-service regulation)] CG USAREUR USAREUR PM USAREUR PM, as CG USAREUR CEA, is link to German Treasury Department (Customs) for SOFA host nation customs mission for all three services in Germany

  3. Mission Focus Host Nation Customs USDA Pre-Clearance • USEUCOM / AFRICOM • USDA Partnership • Active Program Management • Inspector Training • GERMANY • Federal Ministry Partnership • SOFA Compliance • All U.S. Forces Protect U.S. Forces Privileges Prevent Delay of DoD Cargo at US Ports

  4. 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) (PM) CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENT MISSION SUPPORT ELEMENT STAFF (84) AGENCY HQ STAFF (15) PREVENT THE DELAY OF DOD CARGO AT CONUS PORTS / PROTECT U.S. AGRICULTURE 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. CUSTOMER SERVICES / INVESTIGATIONS / HN LIAISON / BORDER CONTROL (AIR)

  5. 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 affecting U.S. Forces quality of life issues in Germany.

  6. USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Mission USDA PPQ 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

  7. Customs Evolution Structural Changes 1950 - Present 1950-1992 OPM CEA 42nd MP Grp & Customs Executive Agency OPM CEA & Mission Support Element Policy 1992-2006 Support 14TH MP BDE & 21ST 2006- Present MSE

  8. 256 193 285 560 294 560 USAREUR Customs Capability 42d MP Group 14th MP Brigade 560th MP Company US Forces Customs-Europe 1990 1995 2006 MSE USAREUR Strength 213,000 65,000 Customs Strength 99 590 152 Customs Companies

  9. CENTCOM SOUTHCOM EUCOM PACOM JFCOM NORTHCOM SDDC USAFE USNAVEUR USAREUR DOD CUSTOMS BORDER CLEARANCE AGENCY PROGRAM DOD HQ US TRANS COM TC J4/LT US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

  10. NATO SOFA CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENCY CEA SERVICES Executive CEA PRE-CLEARANCE Agent (PM) Deputy EA DPM) Director CEA USDA Attaché HN Customs Services Border Clearance / AQI Program Customer Enforcement Records Program Certification Operations & Training Service MPI Repository US FORCES CUSTOMS-EUROPE INSPECTOR / FIELD OFFICE OPERATIONS

  11. EXECUTIVE AGENCY MISSION Program Management Establish Policy for USEUCOM Act As POC for Components Coordinate With TRANSCOM Command Information Program Certification Visits Annual Inspections Senior Customs Border Clearance Agent Training Quarterly Classes in Heidelberg Component Classes on Request

  12. Pre-Clearance Programs Locations = 59 Countries = 16 NORWAY Programs = 103 Inspectors = 572 PROGRAM TYPES DOD CARGO (37) HOUSEHOLD GOODS (37) POV (29) UNITED KINGDOM NETHERLANDS BELGIUM LUXEMBURG GERMANY HUNGARY ROMANIA ITALY (*Israel) SPAIN BULGARIA . KOSOVO TURKEY LONG TERM MISSIONS GREECE AZORES SICILY CRETE (*Djibouti)

  13. Pre-Clearance Programs Household Goods (Italy) Organizational Cargo (Turkey) POV Certification (Greece) 103 Programs - 572 Inspectors - 16 Countries - Tri-Service

  14. Special Missions Latvia Morocco 2010 Activity Romania TF East Kosovo KFOR Bulgaria NATO Ammo Estonia & Latvia BALTOPS Poland Jackal Stone Mozambique Shared Accord Morocco African Lion Tunisia MEDLITE Burkina Faso, Mali & Senegal Flintlock Norway Cold Response Norway BV 206s Latvia Saber Strike Norway Kosovo Supports Contingencies, Exercises, and Sensitive Operations throughout EUCOM and AFRICOM

  15. Air Border Operations • Joint U.S. – HN Mission • Ramstein AB • Spangdahlem AB • Stuttgart AAF • Frankfurt Airport • Inbound Cargo & Passengers • Restricted / Prohibited Items • ID & Travel Document Control 2010: 149K PASSENGERS - 5.8K AIRCRAFT - 945 PETS

  16. 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)

  17. CUSTOMS BORDER CLEARANCE AGENCY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Eliminate the flow of contraband and agriculture concerns into the U.S. through all DOD channels. Minimize inconvenience to DOD personnel and delays in movement of DOD cargo by the enforcement of USDA entry requirements Objectives Cooperate fully with and assist all other government agencies in enforcing the laws and regulations of the United States

  18. DOD 4500.9R, DTR PART V (DOD Customs And Border Clearance Policies and Procedures) USEUCOM Directive 30-3 (Customs Border Clearance Agency Program) References REFERENCES/SOURCES OF AUTHORITY:

  19. Objectives of Agricultural Preclearance Objectives of Agricultural Preclearance • Keep 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.

  20. Ensures an abundant, high quality and varied food supply Critical to the (U.S.) national economy Preserves 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 Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture - or maintaining “Pest Free” Status Importance of Agricultural Preclearance Importance of Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture - or maintaining “Pest Free” Status

  21. Joe’s Broccoli Exports Value of Agricultural Trade • 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

  22. Example of Crop loss A 15 to 20% Crop loss in the U.S. = $10,000,000,000

  23. Types of Agricultural Threats Agricultural Threats • Plant Pests • Insects • Ticks and mites • Nematodes • Snails and slugs • Plant Diseases • Weeds • Foreign Animal Diseases (FAD’s)

  24. World Major Economical Pests 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

  25. World Major Economic Pests 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

  26. Items that can Harbor Plant Pests 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

  27. 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: Allwoodpackingmustbetreated - Heat treated (HT) Fumigated with Methyl Bromide (MB) Allwoodpackingmustbemarked Wood Packing Material (WPM) WPM Requirements

  28. Interim measure allowed during phase-in of international standard (ISPM-15) No treatment applied; inspection for pests and bark with moisture content reading USA - DoD, ‘DoDAAC’ DoD Pest Free Stamp - Expired 31 Dec 07 WPM Requirements

  29. 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 IPPC International Marking for Wood Packaging Material WPM Requirements (HT or MB)

  30. 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 IPPC International Marking for Wood Packaging Material WPM Requirements (HT or MB)

  31. Examinations 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.

  32. Examinations 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

  33. Vehicle Inspections Examinations • 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)

  34. Sterile Area/Storage Requirements 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

  35. Warehouse Requirements WAREHOUSE STANDARDS All empty containers kept on hardstand; all packing 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

  36. U.S. Forces Customs - Europe Unique Mission Distinctive Challenge

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