CBP Gives Guidance on Energy Imports From Russia
CBP now requires filers of entries for imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas or coal "to provide purchase orders and/or executed contracts and/or any other documentation showing when the order and/or contract went into effect," the agency said in a March 9 CSMS message. President Joe Biden banned such goods from Russia through an executive order March 8, but purchases of the goods under contract made prior to the ban can be fulfilled during a 45-day period (see 2203080020).
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CBP "intends to require this documentation prior to unlading of the conveyances and will place holds on both unlading and cargo pending verification of the required information," it said. "This information should be provided to CBP at the port of entry where the cargo is intended to be unladen and should include conveyance information, bill of lading number(s) and entry number(s) or FTZ admission information." Submissions prior to arrival will help to avoid any delays for qualified shipments, it said. Also, effective immediately, "shipments of crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their distillation; liquefied natural gas; coal; and coal products of Russian Federation origin are not authorized for direct delivery privilege until further notice. Admission via a CBP Form 214 or electronic equivalent will be required for the duration of this EO."