CBP, Dominican Republic Enter Mutual Recognition Arrangement

CBP signed a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) with the Dominican Republic to allow for consideration of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and Authorized Economic Partnership programs at the borders, said CBP (here). CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske signed the arrangement on behalf of the U.S. and Dominican Customs Director General Fernando Fernandez signed for the Dominican Republic, said CBP. The MRA marks the 11th such arrangement the U.S. is in, said CBP.