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Beginning Jan. 26, 2010, key cargo information, including point of origin, must be submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in advance. This new federal requirement, known as "10+2," will affect more than 21,000 importers at the Port of Tacoma.
The new rule is another tool to maintain homeland security in the post-9/11 world. Importers, brokers and carriers are reminded to be ready and seek advice if they have questions regarding the rule, formally called the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.
Learn more about 10+2.
Foreign vessel crew members must be escorted from restricted areas to depart for crew liberty, in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations.
The Port of Tacoma has contracted with the Tacoma Seafarers Centerto escort foreign vessel crew members who wish to depart from Port of Tacoma operating terminals (Pier 7, Blair, EB1 and West Hylebos 1). Vessel agents may arrange this service by contacting the Seafarers Center at 253-272-0716.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For hours other than those listed above, the vessel agent must contact the Seafarers Center during their normal business hours to make special arrangements.