CBP One is the official Android application of the US Customs and Border Protection. Users can access online services provided by a division of the country’s Department of Homeland Security.
Online services
Currently, the utility offers the following features. Firstly, people can use the tool to request pre-screening of cargo before entering the US. The status of the application is updated in real time. If you have any questions, you can chat online with specialists.
CBP One helps streamline entry into the United States. Travelers can apply for a temporary I-94 form in advance. This can save you a lot of time at the border. The document also tells you how long you have an opportunity to stay in the US.
An archive of current documents is also available to users.
New possibilities
At this stage, CBP One is relevant to land transporters and freight forwarders. The developers plan to add new features that will be useful to operators of small vessels, buses and aircraft. Functions for commercial truck and ship drivers will be implemented.
For American truck drivers, there is the Haul NOW application. The service allows users to pick up cargo at terminals and plan their schedules to avoid downtime.
Features
- it is possible to create a freight request and a special I-94 request in advance;
- developers are gradually adding new options;
- the history of all requests is available;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current versions of Android.
