1 00:00:10,273 --> 00:00:38,029 ♪ Music ♪ 2 00:00:38,054 --> 00:00:41,792 William Brooks>> Unified cargo processing, also known as UCP, is 3 00:00:41,817 --> 00:00:46,422 a concept that was spearheaded out of Arizona. The concept has Mexican 4 00:00:46,447 --> 00:00:49,782 Customs Officers working side by side with U.S. Customs officers 5 00:00:49,807 --> 00:00:53,141 on the United States side to jointly inspect 6 00:00:53,166 --> 00:00:57,014 and process shipments of cargo destined for the United States. 7 00:00:57,223 --> 00:01:00,449 We initially started with the inbound to the United States 8 00:01:00,474 --> 00:01:04,176 and later expanded it to outbound cargo into Mexico. 9 00:01:04,201 --> 00:01:09,416 The concept was immediately embraced by Trade. They’ve seen a reduction in transaction costs from 10 00:01:09,441 --> 00:01:15,319 their shipments from Mexico into the United States as well as the United States back into Mexico. 11 00:01:15,344 --> 00:01:16,602 "Beep" 12 00:01:16,621 --> 00:01:18,105 "Spanish Language" 13 00:01:18,108 --> 00:01:22,668 This prototype is, without a doubt, a very important project. 14 00:01:22,693 --> 00:01:27,296 It benefits the user directly by time and cost savings. 15 00:01:27,321 --> 00:01:31,596 It recognizes the users in whom we have more confidence, 16 00:01:31,616 --> 00:01:35,221 more interaction among our international trade operations, 17 00:01:35,246 --> 00:01:40,156 that is to say, those companies certified under CT-PAT or under NEEC. 18 00:01:40,181 --> 00:01:42,941 We’ve demonstrated solid benefits for our users in the 19 00:01:42,966 --> 00:01:47,460 short period of time that it has been implemented. 20 00:01:47,485 --> 00:01:54,096 First, since the program initiated in Nogales, we have a reported time savings of close to three hours. 21 00:01:54,121 --> 00:02:01,244 On the other hand, we have initiated the project in Agua Prieta and have also seen important time Savings. 22 00:02:01,269 --> 00:02:06,343 If we continue replicating this initiative, this project in different Ports of Entry, 23 00:02:06,368 --> 00:02:12,734 we will have more benefits to strengthen and consolidate the trade exchange between both countries. 24 00:02:12,759 --> 00:02:18,393 ♪ Music ♪ 25 00:02:18,418 --> 00:02:20,834 Prior to cargo destined to the United States arriving at the 26 00:02:20,859 --> 00:02:24,375 border, both CBP and SAT receive advance information from 27 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:27,176 the trade about the shipment. This information is reviewed 28 00:02:27,201 --> 00:02:31,024 to ensure there are no merchandise admissibility issues. 29 00:02:31,049 --> 00:02:34,818 Upon approaching the border, non UCP shipments are directed into 30 00:02:34,838 --> 00:02:37,714 the SAT facility to be processed and possibly examined. 31 00:02:37,739 --> 00:02:43,046 However, UCP shipments bypass the SAT facility and enter a dedicated lane 32 00:02:43,071 --> 00:02:47,957 that allows the shipment to proceed unencumbered to CBP primary. 33 00:02:47,982 --> 00:02:53,027 While at primary, CBP and SAT officials review the appropriate documentation and determine if the 34 00:02:53,052 --> 00:02:59,017 shipment may proceed into the commerce of the United States or if further examination is necessary. 35 00:02:59,042 --> 00:03:03,759 If no issues exist, the driver and truck are released and the commodity is allowed to 36 00:03:03,784 --> 00:03:08,334 enter the commerce of the United States and is ready for sale or use by the importer. 37 00:03:08,359 --> 00:03:13,798 In the event that an issue is discovered, the shipment is sent for a secondary examination. 38 00:03:13,823 --> 00:03:19,272 CBP and SAT conduct joint inspections of all UCP shipments that have been targeted for examination. 39 00:03:19,297 --> 00:03:23,593 By conducting joint inspections, UCP eliminates the possibility of a shipment 40 00:03:23,618 --> 00:03:28,446 being inspected twice and allows for all issues to be resolved at a single point. 41 00:03:28,471 --> 00:03:32,768 Once the examination is completed, the merchandise is released into the commerce of the United States. 42 00:03:32,793 --> 00:03:39,345 for consumption as long as no law enforcement actions such as seizure or detention are required. 43 00:03:39,370 --> 00:03:42,944 For cargo destined to Mexico, information regarding the shipment 44 00:03:42,969 --> 00:03:48,056 arriving at the border is sent electronically in advance to CBP and SAT. 45 00:03:48,081 --> 00:03:52,084 Upon arriving at the dedicated southbound UCP primary booth, 46 00:03:52,124 --> 00:03:56,406 the driver presents all the relevant documentation to the CBP and SAT officials. 47 00:03:56,431 --> 00:04:03,759 If there are no concerns during a review of the documentationthe shipment may proceed into Mexico. 48 00:04:03,784 --> 00:04:10,204 Upon entering Mexico, the shipment bypasses the SAT import facility and proceeds to a dedicated 49 00:04:10,229 --> 00:04:12,880 non-intrusive inspection site where it is x-rayed 50 00:04:12,905 --> 00:04:16,083 and then released into the commerce of Mexico. 51 00:04:16,108 --> 00:04:19,897 A shipment destined for Mexico that is targeted for examination is 52 00:04:19,941 --> 00:04:23,779 referred to the Secondary inspection site at the U.S. port of entry. 53 00:04:23,804 --> 00:04:25,835 During the Secondary inspection, 54 00:04:25,893 --> 00:04:30,561 CBP and SAT work together to address any law enforcement concerns, 55 00:04:30,586 --> 00:04:32,847 trade compliance or other issues prior to 56 00:04:32,872 --> 00:04:35,614 allowing the merchandise to proceed into Mexico. 57 00:04:35,639 --> 00:04:38,588 Another aspect of UCP is Rail operations 58 00:04:38,647 --> 00:04:45,087 Rail shipments are inspected by CBP in conjunction with SAT Officials as they enter and exit the U.S. 59 00:04:45,112 --> 00:04:49,755 Any needed inspections are completed by both agencies in one examination. 60 00:04:49,780 --> 00:04:55,347 If no issues exist the merchandise is released either into Mexico or into the United States. 61 00:04:55,372 --> 00:05:02,046 ♪ Music ♪ 62 00:05:02,222 --> 00:05:04,722 ♪ Music ♪ 63 00:05:04,747 --> 00:05:09,214 Unified Cargo Processing, UCP, was started in Nogales at the Mariposa Port of Entry. 64 00:05:09,239 --> 00:05:14,878 The concept was rolled out to the Douglas Port of Entry and also to the San Luis Port of Entry. 65 00:05:14,922 --> 00:05:22,182 There is a push to expand the same process to other ports of entry along the Mexico/ U.S. border. 66 00:05:23,262 --> 00:05:25,293 "Spanish Language" 67 00:05:25,267 --> 00:05:29,975 The final objective of this model is, without doubt, to boost international trade. 68 00:05:30,019 --> 00:05:35,287 But also, it is our responsibility to work towards national security. 69 00:05:35,312 --> 00:05:39,761 The objective of any customs administration is to achieve legal trade, 70 00:05:39,819 --> 00:05:43,315 a trade that is agile and that incentivizes the economies, 71 00:05:43,340 --> 00:05:46,206 but we also achieve the central point of our obligation, 72 00:05:46,231 --> 00:05:48,906 that is to protect our borders, protect our countries and 73 00:05:48,931 --> 00:05:53,491 achieve the national security required by our Nations. 74 00:05:53,516 --> 00:05:56,055 ♪ Music fades ♪