New Reporting Requirements Began December 18 for Private Aircraft Arriving or Departing The United States!

(12/12/2008) On November 18, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published the Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States final rule. ( Private Aircraft Final Rule ) This rule requires private pilots or their designees to transmit electronically to CBP:

• Traveler manifest information for each individual traveling onboard the aircraft
• Notice of arrival information
• Notice of departure information

The new regulations are effective December 18, 2008 with a 180-day voluntary compliance period ending on May 18, 2009. On December 18, 2008, CBP will begin to accept voluntary APIS manifests for private aircraft arriving in and departing from the United States. On May 18, 2009, the voluntary compliance period will end and private aircraft pilots (or their designees) must adhere to the requirements of this final rule.

For additional Info:  http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/private_flyers/

Electronic Advance Passenger Information System:  https://eapis.cbp.dhs.gov/