CBP Issues Guidance on Cargo Processing During Hurricane Irma
CBP released information on diversion procedures in preparation for Hurricane Irma in a Sept. 6 CSMS message. "CBP recognizes that the current extraordinary weather situation created by Hurricane Irma may cause many ocean vessels to divert from their intended port…
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of unlading to other port locations for discharge purposes," it said. "To ensure smooth processing of bills and associated status notifications in the new port of unlading, CBP reminds the carriers that they should amend the manifest to reflect the new port of unlading. This action will ensure that the automated terminals at the new port of discharge will receive the appropriate notifications. Ports should not penalize carriers for Trade Act violations caused by diversion of cargo. When diverting to another port, please send the new destination port to OFO-MANIFEST@CBP.DHS.GOV. For those ships that have already diverted, CBP asks that the new port also be sent to the same mailbox." The guidance also includes multiple scenarios and how to amend entries that were already filed.