CBP Extends 'Snow Day' for New York Area Filers

CBP granted a “snow day” to all who file entries at the Ports of JFK and New York/Newark for Nov. 1, said CBP New York in an informational pipeline message. "This request is being granted due to the business resumption needs of the brokerage and importing communities and the unique circumstances created by Hurricane Sandy," the pipeline said. "As a result of this situation, we are extending one (1) additional day without penalty for any late filed entry summaries and payments of duties that were due on Thursday, November 1, 2012, in the Ports of JFK and New York/Newark." According to the message, CBP hadn't yet made a decision on allowing for a snow day on Nov. 2.