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US CUSTOMS Article In January 2007 CBP will be implementing the National
Agriculture Release Program (NARP). NARP is a nationwide expedited
agriculture cargo release program. Historically, NARP began prior to the creation of U.
S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as the Border Cargo Release
Program (BCR) on the southwestern border. The purpose of BCR was to
inspect high volume/low risk agriculture cargo from Mexico at a reduced
rate. NARP expands the BCR nationally to include specific
agriculture commodities from specific countries. Inspection of low
risk/high volume commodities will be based on risk, biological and
statistical principles and systematic sampling to accurately measure
pest risk. Commercial shipments of fresh, frozen, processed and
semi-processed fruits and vegetables from specific countries may be
eligible for this new nationwide program. Commercial shipments must
contain a single eligible commodity or mixed commercial of commodities
on the approved list for NARP. These commodities may be inspected at
reduced rates. Provisions for animal products are not included in the
program. NARP will allow CBP adjust to rapidly changing risk
profiles without compromising U.S. agriculture and will expedite trade
while protecting American agriculture. Questions or comments may be directed to Agriculture
Programs and Liaison, Agriculture Safeguarding Division at (202)
344-3298.
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