CBP Gives Guidance on Imports of Seafood, Spirits, Diamonds From Russia
CBP now requires filers of entries for imports of Russian seafood, spirits or non-industrial diamonds "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 12 CSMS message. President Joe Biden banned such goods from Russia through an executive order (EO) March 11 (see 2203110022), but purchases of the goods under contract made prior to the ban can be fulfilled during a 14-day period. The Treasury Department issued a general license related to the ban on March 11.
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CBP "intends to require this documentation prior to unlading of the conveyances and will place holds on affected 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 the products from Russia aren't "authorized for direct delivery privilege until further notice. Admission via a CBP Form 214 or electronic equivalent prior to authorization will be required for the duration of this EO," it said. "CBP expects trade partners to continue to be proactive in identifying shipments subject to the EO and the General License and to provide appropriate documentation to ensure compliance."