Effective May 30, 2007, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented updated enhancements to their internal data system that may cause an increase in the number of intensive examinations of identified "high risk" shipments.

Concurrently, the referenced enhancements should resolve issues involving Permit to Transfers (PTT) and consolidated shipments moving in-bond under one (1) Master Bill of Lading (MBL). With the new functionality, risk assessments will be conducted on individual shipments rather than being linked to other shipments under the Master Bill of Lading.

Further enhancements are contemplated. When changes take place, CBP will update the trade community in a timely manner.