Remote Location Filing Update

The original intent for the Remote Location Filing (RLF) was for information to be submitted electronically.  In the final rule, CBP introduced the hybrid process, which allows for submission of paper forms related to certain other government agencies.   They hybrid process does not apply to all entries.  Certain types of commodities will still be ineligible for RLF entry.    Click HERE for a list of forms that are not allowed for submission via the hybrid system.    Filers should remember that RLF is only valid for entry types 01 and 11.

CBP provided the following information for submitting RLF entries with OGA paper documents. 

• The hybrid documentation will be presented at the port of entry. The hybrid package will consist of the CBP Form 3461 or equivalent release document, the CBP Form 7501 (where applicable) notated with the statement “Remote entry on file,” and the OGA paper document(s). CBP will review the Automated Invoice Interface (AII) information in ACS.

• For those forms that are eligible under the hybrid process, ports have the discretion to determine the manner in which the filer provides the OGA documentation; i.e., whether a fax is acceptable or if the filer must deliver the documentation to a designated location at the port. Consequently, it will be necessary for those interested in submitting hybrid RLF entries to reach out to the RLF coordinator at the port of entry to determine the port’s process prior to submission.  

• Filers are not to present hybrid documents prior to the RLF entry summary transmission in ACS or ACE.

Since the intent of RLF was for electronic submission, CBP will continue to work on improving the process so that the supporting OGA forms can be submitted electronically.