Marani Brands Inc. (MRIB)

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"How can I prevent information about my import activities from being disclosed to the public?


According to privacy statute, 19 CFR 103.31 (d), the public is allowed to collect manifest data at every port of entry. Reporters collect and publish names of importers from vessel manifest data unless an importer/shipper requests confidentiality.

The importer can submit a letter via email ([e-mail]) by Fax [phone] or by mail (address below) to the Privacy Branch requesting that their company name not be disclosed on the vessel manifest. The confidential protection is valid for 2 years, after which time a renewal is needed. Send in renewal requests 60-90 days prior to the expiration of the 2 year confidentiality period. CBP will not accept more than 10 variations of a company name. Please be sure to include the U.S. mailing address and U.S. EIN. There is no fee associated with the request for confidentiality.

You will receive a response when the confidentiality request has been granted. The acknowledgement letters do not provide an effective time period, only the date the confidentiality becomes effective. Please note that we cannot provide a response time. We ask the Trade to allow 60-90 days for processing.

The letter can be sent to:CBP Privacy Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

90 K Street, N.E.

10th Floor

Washington D.C. 20229-1177"