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U.S. Forces Customs - Europe
POC: Tim Sellman, DSN 370-4983
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Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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Delegation Of Authority
EUCOM
COMMANDER
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]
CG USAREUR
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)]
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
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Mission Focus
USDA Pre-Clearance
Host Nation Customs
• USEUCOM / AFRICOM
• USDA Partnership
• Active Program Management
• Inspector Training
• GERMANY
• Federal Ministry Partnership
• SOFA Compliance
• All U.S. Forces
Prevent Delay of DoD
Cargo at US Ports
Protect U.S. Forces
Privileges
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Customs Executive Agency (CEA)
(PM) CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENT
AGENCY HQ STAFF (15)
MISSION SUPPORT ELEMENT STAFF (84)
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.
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)
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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.
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11 May 2011
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USDA PPQ Mission
USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine 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
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Customs Evolution
Structural Changes
1950 - Present
1950-1992
OPM CEA
42nd
MP Grp
&
Customs
Executive
Agency
Policy
1992-2006
Support
14TH MP BDE
& 21ST
OPM CEA
&
Mission
Support
Element
2006- Present
MSE
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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
590
152
99
256
Customs
Companies
193
285
560
294
560
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11 May 2011
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DOD CUSTOMS BORDER CLEARANCE AGENCY PROGRAM
DOD
HQ US
TRANS COM
US DEPT OF
AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
TC J4/LT
CENTCOM
SOUTHCOM
USAREUR
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USAFE
EUCOM
PACOM
USNAVEUR
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JFCOM
NORTHCOM
SDDC
Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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CUSTOMS EXECUTIVE AGENCY
Executive
Agent (PM)
CEA SERVICES
Deputy
EA DPM)
NATO
SOFA
CEA PRECLEARANCE
Director
CEA
HN
Customs
Services
Records
Repository
Customer
Service
USDA
Attaché
Border
Clearance / AQI
Program
Enforcement
MPI
Operations
& Training
Program
Certification
US FORCES CUSTOMS-EUROPE
INSPECTOR / FIELD OFFICE OPERATIONS
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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
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Pre-Clearance Programs
Locations = 59
Countries = 16
Programs = 103
Inspectors = 572
NORWAY
PROGRAM TYPES
UNITED
KINGDOM
DOD CARGO (37)
HOUSEHOLD GOODS (37)
POV (29)
NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
LUXEMBURG
GERMANY
HUNGARY
ITALY
SPAIN
.
AZORES
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ROMANIA
BULGARIA
KOSOVO
GREECE TURKEY
SICILY
CRETE
(*Djibouti)
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(*Israel)
LONG TERM
MISSIONS
Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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Pre-Clearance Programs
Household Goods (Italy)
POV Certification (Greece)
Organizational Cargo (Turkey)
103 Programs - 572 Inspectors - 16 Countries - Tri-Service
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Special Missions
Morocco
Latvia
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
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11 May 2011
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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
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Other Customs Support
Enforcement
Customer Services
• Personal property imports
• Retiree/widow registration
• Property transfers to LNs
• Temp fuel authorizations
• Visiting driver authorizations
• Black marketing
• Wrongful transfers
• VAT form abuse
• APO abuse
• Logistical support fraud
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)
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Objectives
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
Cooperate fully with and assist all other
government agencies in enforcing the laws
and regulations of the United States
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References
REFERENCES/SOURCES OF AUTHORITY:
DOD 4500.9R, DTR PART V
(DOD Customs And Border Clearance
Policies and Procedures)
USEUCOM Directive 30-3
(Customs Border Clearance Agency Program)
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Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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Objectives of Agricultural Preclearance
 Keep
potential “invasive species” (pests/
Objectives
of Agricultural Preclearance
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.
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11 May 2011
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Importance of Agricultural Preclearance
Importance of Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture
Importance
of maintaining
Safeguarding
U.S.Free”
Agriculture
- or
“Pest
Status
- or maintaining “Pest Free” Status
 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
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11 May 2011
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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
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Example of Crop loss
A 15 to 20% Crop loss in the U.S. =
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11 May 2011
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Agricultural Threats
Types of Agricultural Threats
 Plant Pests
Insects
Ticks and mites
Nematodes
Snails and slugs
Plant Diseases
Weeds
 Foreign Animal Diseases (FAD’s)
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Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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Pests
World Major Economical 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
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Pests
World Major Economic 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
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11 May 2011
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Pests
Items that can Harbor Plant 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
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Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
11 May 2011
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WPM Requirements
Wood Packing Material (WPM)
 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:
 All wood packing must be treated  Heat
treated (HT)
 Fumigated with Methyl Bromide (MB)
 All wood packing must be marked
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WPM Requirements
DoD Pest Free Stamp - Expired 31 Dec 07
USA
- DoD,
‘DoDAAC’
 Interim measure allowed during phase-in of
international standard (ISPM-15)
 No treatment applied; inspection for pests
and bark with moisture content reading
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WPM Requirements
IPPC International Marking for Wood
Packaging Material
(HT or MB)
 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
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WPM Requirements
IPPC International Marking for Wood
Packaging Material
(HT or MB)
 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
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Examinations
Examinations
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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.
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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
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11 May 2011
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Examinations
Vehicle Inspections
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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)
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Storage Requirements
Sterile Area/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
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11 May 2011
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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
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U.S. Forces Customs - Europe
Unique Mission
Distinctive Challenge
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Customs Brief to SDDC Workgroup
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