TRADE ALERT
CBP Issues 'Early' Reminder for
Annual SCAC Renewals
(November 7, 2005)
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its website an ‘early’ reminder for the renewal of Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), which takes place in June. CBP states that the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has started sending out renewal notices, and if a carrier has not yet done so, it must renew its SCAC for the year to avoid disruptions and/or having the SCAC reassigned to another company.
Additionally, CBP states that the preferred way for carriers to renew their SCAC is through the NMFTA website (www.nmfta.org) using the NMFTA EasyPay system. Alternatively, the NMFTA can be contacted directly at (703) 838-1810.
Once the carrier receives its confirmation letter, a copy of the confirmation letter should be sent to CBP via fax or mail. An electronic copy can also be sent as a TIF or PDF file attachment to an e-mail. Address, fax, and e-mail information is as follows:
Mail: CBP SCAC Processing
US Customs and Border Protection
7681 Boston Blvd., Beauregard 1st Fl Wing A
Springfield, VA 22153
Fax: (703) 650-3650
Email: ams.scac@dhs.gov
Furthermore, ABI filers can assist in the renewal effort by contacting their carriers to remind them of the annual renewal period. The SCACs of carriers that have not been renewed will be eligible for reassignment.
For additional information, please consult CBP's notice, dated 11/01/05 at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/communications_to_industry/advance_info/scac_reminder.xml.