CBP Small Boat Program CBP Small Boat Program Border Patrol Border Patrol

Field Operations/Port HuronField Operations/Port Huron

Pleasure Vessel Areas of Responsibility for Ports within the Detroit Field Office

3801 Detroit

3803 Sault St. Marie

3802 Port Huron

Who must Report?Who must Report?All U.S. Citizens and alien boaters, family All U.S. Citizens and alien boaters, family members and all guests entering the United members and all guests entering the United

States must report for inspection States must report for inspection immediately immediately upon arrivalupon arrival

When is reporting required?When is reporting required?Arrival of the vessel means the time when a vessel Arrival of the vessel means the time when a vessel

first comes to rest in U.S. waters, whether at first comes to rest in U.S. waters, whether at anchor or at a dock:anchor or at a dock:

After touching foreign soil;After touching foreign soil;After having contact with a foreign vessel, or After having contact with a foreign vessel, or coming in contact with a vessel entering U.S. coming in contact with a vessel entering U.S. waters from foreign waters.waters from foreign waters.

Reporting ProceduresReporting ProceduresCBP clearance may be obtained by one of three methods:CBP clearance may be obtained by one of three methods:

1. Be in possession of a pre-approved Form I-68 or NEXUS 1. Be in possession of a pre-approved Form I-68 or NEXUS member card and call one of the following numbers to report member card and call one of the following numbers to report your arrival (up to 4 hours in advance with NEXUS);your arrival (up to 4 hours in advance with NEXUS);

Port Huron Area: (810) 985-9972Port Huron Area: (810) 985-9972

Detroit Area: (313) 393-3793 or (313) 393-3949Detroit Area: (313) 393-3793 or (313) 393-3949

Only the master or designee may go ashore to report the arrival to CBP either Only the master or designee may go ashore to report the arrival to CBP either in person or if participating in the I-68 or NEXUS programs, by in person or if participating in the I-68 or NEXUS programs, by

telephone. No other person may leave or board the boat and no baggage telephone. No other person may leave or board the boat and no baggage or merchandise may be removed or loaded until the report of arrival is or merchandise may be removed or loaded until the report of arrival is

made and release granted by a CBP officer. made and release granted by a CBP officer.

** Each person on board the vessel must also be possession of an I-68 or ** Each person on board the vessel must also be possession of an I-68 or NEXUS/FAST card to qualify for phone-in reporting.NEXUS/FAST card to qualify for phone-in reporting.

Form I-68Form I-68 Pre-registered and issued a single boating permit valid for a 12 Pre-registered and issued a single boating permit valid for a 12

month period.month period. Allows boaters to enter the U.S. from Canada for recreational Allows boaters to enter the U.S. from Canada for recreational

purposes with only the need to report to CBP for further inspection purposes with only the need to report to CBP for further inspection by placing a phone call to report arrival.by placing a phone call to report arrival.

Non U.S. resident the visit is limited to 72 hours and only if they Non U.S. resident the visit is limited to 72 hours and only if they remain in the nearby shopping areas, neighborhoods or similar areas remain in the nearby shopping areas, neighborhoods or similar areas that are adjacent to the immediate shores areas of the U.S.that are adjacent to the immediate shores areas of the U.S.

Each applicant must appear in person for interview and checks. Each applicant must appear in person for interview and checks. Bringing proof of identity and citizenship along with 2 passport size Bringing proof of identity and citizenship along with 2 passport size photos.photos.

Fees are $16 USD for an individual or a total of $ 32 USD for a Fees are $16 USD for an individual or a total of $ 32 USD for a family.family.

I-68 Holders are still subject to reporting to a CBP port of entry upon I-68 Holders are still subject to reporting to a CBP port of entry upon CBP request.CBP request.

NEXUSNEXUS Allows pre-screened, low risk travelers to expedited processing for Allows pre-screened, low risk travelers to expedited processing for

U.S. and Canadian border officials.U.S. and Canadian border officials. Can be used at both the land border and for small boat arrivals.Can be used at both the land border and for small boat arrivals. Valid for 5 years from date of issue.Valid for 5 years from date of issue. Citizens/permanent residents of the United States or Canada are Citizens/permanent residents of the United States or Canada are

eligible for NEXUS.eligible for NEXUS. Applicants must be approved by both the U.S. and Canada and Applicants must be approved by both the U.S. and Canada and

present proof of status.present proof of status. Application may be made via Application may be made via https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.govhttps://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov Application fee is $50 US or Canadian currency per person for Application fee is $50 US or Canadian currency per person for

individuals over 18 years of age (no fee for minors age 17 and under).individuals over 18 years of age (no fee for minors age 17 and under). CBP will schedule an appointment for interviewCBP will schedule an appointment for interview NEXUS Holders are still subject to reporting to a CBP port of entry NEXUS Holders are still subject to reporting to a CBP port of entry

upon CBP request.upon CBP request.

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2. Utilize a CBP videophone inspection station located;2. Utilize a CBP videophone inspection station located; Michigan – Mackinac IslandMichigan – Mackinac Island Ohio – Put in Bay (Bass Island), Cedar Point Marina, Brands Ohio – Put in Bay (Bass Island), Cedar Point Marina, Brands

Marina, East 55Marina, East 55thth Street, Lagoons Marina, Chagrin Yacht Club, Street, Lagoons Marina, Chagrin Yacht Club, Grand River Marina, and Ashtabula Public Dock.Grand River Marina, and Ashtabula Public Dock.

If utilizing a videophone station to report your arrival, all If utilizing a videophone station to report your arrival, all passengers and crew must report to the videophone for passengers and crew must report to the videophone for inspection with identity and citizenship documents ready for inspection with identity and citizenship documents ready for presentation. Be prepared to write down the eighteen digit presentation. Be prepared to write down the eighteen digit receipt number which must be provided to Border Patrol receipt number which must be provided to Border Patrol Agents or other law enforcement officers when requested.Agents or other law enforcement officers when requested.

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3.3. Report in-person for inspection to the nearest open marine Port Report in-person for inspection to the nearest open marine Port of Entry.of Entry.

In the Port Huron reporting area the designated marinas are on In the Port Huron reporting area the designated marinas are on the Black River.the Black River.

Call (810) 985-9972Call (810) 985-9972

A CBP officer will provide further instructions regarding A CBP officer will provide further instructions regarding reporting and entry processing.reporting and entry processing.

Have the following information when Have the following information when reporting:reporting:

Name, Date of Birth and Citizenship of Master (with Name, Date of Birth and Citizenship of Master (with supporting documents)supporting documents)

Name of Boat and/or Boat Registration NumberName of Boat and/or Boat Registration Number U.S. Decal Number (if 30 ft or longer)U.S. Decal Number (if 30 ft or longer) Name, Date of Birth and Citizenship of all passengers Name, Date of Birth and Citizenship of all passengers

(with supporting documents).(with supporting documents). Home Port and Current LocationHome Port and Current Location Details of visitDetails of visit

FeesFees

All vessels 30 feet in length or greater are All vessels 30 feet in length or greater are required to pay an annual processing user required to pay an annual processing user fee of $27.50 USD if crossing the fee of $27.50 USD if crossing the international border.international border.

Payment is required for the vessel at or before Payment is required for the vessel at or before the time of first arrival of each calendar year.the time of first arrival of each calendar year.

Decals may be purchased via the internet at: Decals may be purchased via the internet at: www.cbp.govwww.cbp.gov

ExaminationsExaminationsTitle 19, Section 1582 of the U.S. Code authorizes U.S. Customs Title 19, Section 1582 of the U.S. Code authorizes U.S. Customs

and Border Protection Officers and agriculture specialists to and Border Protection Officers and agriculture specialists to search, inspect and/or examine all persons, luggage and search, inspect and/or examine all persons, luggage and merchandise coming from a carrier arriving in the United merchandise coming from a carrier arriving in the United States from a foreign destination.States from a foreign destination.

Although CBP officers have the authority under federal statutes to Although CBP officers have the authority under federal statutes to inspect everyone and everything entering or leaving the United inspect everyone and everything entering or leaving the United States, there are two reasons we do not:States, there are two reasons we do not:

1.1. Most passengers are law-abiding travelers.Most passengers are law-abiding travelers.

2.2. CBP officers use random inspections to concentrate on finding CBP officers use random inspections to concentrate on finding those few passengers who are not obeying the law.those few passengers who are not obeying the law.

What to expect during examinationWhat to expect during examination

Physical inspection of citizenship documentationPhysical inspection of citizenship documentation Verification of all passengers on boardVerification of all passengers on board Physical inspection of vessel by the CBP officer to Physical inspection of vessel by the CBP officer to

determine if:determine if:

You owe customs duty or other taxes;You owe customs duty or other taxes;

You have merchandise that you did not declare;You have merchandise that you did not declare;

You have commercial merchandise;You have commercial merchandise;

You have merchandise that is prohibited or restricted.You have merchandise that is prohibited or restricted.

Required Travel DocumentsRequired Travel Documents

All individuals 19 years and older All individuals 19 years and older Passport, Passport Card, NEXUS Card, Enhanced Driver’s Passport, Passport Card, NEXUS Card, Enhanced Driver’s

licenselicense Until June 1, 2009, a combination of identity and proof of Until June 1, 2009, a combination of identity and proof of

citizenship documents such as a driver’s license along with a citizenship documents such as a driver’s license along with a birth certificate or naturalization certificate will be accepted .birth certificate or naturalization certificate will be accepted .

After June 1, 2009, only Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced After June 1, 2009, only Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers license or Nexus card will be required.Drivers license or Nexus card will be required.

Children under 18 will be able to enter with only proof of Children under 18 will be able to enter with only proof of citizenship.citizenship.

Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States.United States.

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

For other U.S. reporting information visit For other U.S. reporting information visit www.cbp.govwww.cbp.gov

For passport information visit For passport information visit www.dhs.govwww.dhs.gov

For Canada Border Services Agency information For Canada Border Services Agency information call 1-888-CANPASS or visitcall 1-888-CANPASS or visit www.cbsa.gc.cawww.cbsa.gc.ca

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Source for information: Reporting Requirements for Private Boat Operators in the Great Lakes Region 2008