USAFE_AFAFRICAI24-655 governs customs management, duty-free movement of DoD cargo, and customs clearance requirements in the USEUCOM area of responsibility.
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It establishes the USAFE customs program and covers Form 302 declarations, customs stamps, Customs Clearance Officer appointments, and program oversight. It requires accountability measures, reports, inspections, and eligibility conditions for appointed officers.
Applies to: This instruction applies to AF Active-Duty military and civilian personnel, non-appropriated fund employees, local national civilian transportation specialists, USSF, ANG and AFRC personnel assigned to a USAFE unit on an enduring basis who provide customs clearance support to U.S. Forces in the USEUCOM AOR.
A customs declaration is required any time DoD cargo crosses a nation’s border.
Only appointed Customs Clearance Officers (CCO) are authorized to sign and stamp the Form 302 in the USEUCOM AOR.
For shipments to be afforded duty-free entry on a Form 302, the material in the shipment must be owned by the U.S. Forces at the time of entry and be in support of U.S. Forces.
Appointees must have at least 9 months’ retainability in the command. (T-2) Appointees with a shorter retainability may be appointed by the commander as an exception.
The completed exam and assignment packet must be e-mailed back to USAFE Customs PMs within 10 business days of receipt.