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CBP-Account Based Processing
May 14, 2009

Strategic Vision of Account Management in CBP

The Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) strategic vision of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is that CBP should adopt Account Based Processing (ABP) as a fundamental business model for all commercial, product safety and security operations. In fact, CBP should develop an integrated account based processing concept that encompasses virtually all interactions with filers/importers designated as trade accounts with an emphasis on internal controls leading to accurate/compliant reporting for both CBP and Other Government Agencies (OGA) requirements.
CBP should conduct a comprehensive review of each of its major programs in the commercial, product safety and security arenas to determine how the account based processing approach could be utilized as a key driver in all programs throughout the CBP enterprise, and CBP should approach all new programs with this business model in mind. This strategy presumes that CBP would consult fully with the COAC, OGAs and the trade community in this review of existing programs and design of new initiatives.

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