CCS Partner Government Agency Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary electronic system used by CBP and PGAs to process import data and PGA filings in the U.S.?
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) (Correct answer)
- Automated Manifest System (AMS)
- Automated Export System (AES)
- Automated Targeting System (ATS)
Correct answer: Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
ACE is the primary U.S. trade processing system where importers submit entry data and PGA message sets for regulatory review.
Question 2: Under the FDA's FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), what is required of foreign food facilities exporting to the U.S.?
- Registration with FDA and compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) (Correct answer)
- Certification by USDA FSIS inspectors
- Filing a Prior Notice only for first shipments
- Obtaining a CITES permit for all food commodities
Correct answer: Registration with FDA and compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
FSMA requires foreign facilities to register with FDA and U.S. importers must implement FSVP to verify foreign suppliers meet U.S. safety standards.
Question 3: What document does the FDA require to be submitted BEFORE a food shipment arrives at a U.S. port?
- Prior Notice (PN) (Correct answer)
- Lacey Act Declaration
- Importer Security Filing (ISF)
- EPA Notice of Arrival
Correct answer: Prior Notice (PN)
FDA's Prior Notice rule requires advance notification of food shipments before arrival to allow FDA to assess potential risks.
Question 4: Which form is required when importing a vehicle to demonstrate compliance with EPA emission standards?
- EPA Form 3520-1 (Correct answer)
- CBP Form 7501
- EPA Form 7750
- DOT Form HS-7
Correct answer: EPA Form 3520-1
EPA Form 3520-1 (Declaration for Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines) is required to declare compliance with Clean Air Act emission standards.
Question 5: When importing a vehicle, which TWO agencies typically require separate compliance declarations?
- EPA and NHTSA (Department of Transportation) (Correct answer)
- FDA and CPSC
- USDA APHIS and FWS
- ATF and DEA
Correct answer: EPA and NHTSA (Department of Transportation)
Both EPA (emissions compliance via Form 3520-1) and NHTSA/DOT (safety standards compliance via Form HS-7) require declarations for imported motor vehicles.
Question 6: The Lacey Act Declaration is required for which type of imported goods?
- Plants, wood, and wood products including paper (Correct answer)
- Endangered wildlife and animal products
- Hazardous chemicals and pesticides
- Aquatic invasive species and marine life
Correct answer: Plants, wood, and wood products including paper
The Lacey Act requires importers to declare the genus/species, quantity, value, and country of harvest for plants and plant products including wood and paper.
Question 7: Which CBP mechanism allows PGAs to place a 'hold' on a shipment pending their review and approval?
- PGA Message Set in ACE (Correct answer)
- Importer Security Filing (ISF)
- Single Entry Bond
- CF 28 Request for Information
Correct answer: PGA Message Set in ACE
PGA Message Sets transmitted through ACE allow agencies to place electronic holds on shipments requiring their specific review before CBP releases them.
CCS Partner Government Agency Regulations 3
What is the primary electronic system used by CBP and PGAs to process import data and PGA filings in the U.S.?