CBP Warns Caribbean Boaters: Report Entry Or Face $10K Fines; ROAM App Pushed In PR/USVI

CBP issued a regional advisory reminding small-vessel operators returning to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to immediately report arrivals under 19 U.S.C. 1433, highlighting the ROAM app for streamlined compliance. The notice lists local port contacts, a tip line, and warns of penalties up to $10,000 and possible vessel seizure for failing to report. Officers may conduct interviews and use traveler histories, with referrals to health authorities if needed. The message aligns with a broader Caribbean enforcement posture amid recent AMO interdictions.