SC 22-005 When submitting the CBP Form 3171, Application for Permit, Special License, Unlading, Lading, Overtime Services, to CBP for approval, vessel agents must ensure that the form is complete, accurate, and current. Erroneous forms submitted to CBP may be…
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SC 22-006 The Area Port Director’s office and associated staff, along with the Entry, FP&F, Vessel Repair, and Import Specialist Units will be closed on the days listed below in observance of the respective federal holidays: New Year’s Day Friday,…
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SC 22-004 This is to notify the New Orleans Trade Community that Dupuy Personnel will not be at the Port Centralized Examination [CES] on Thursday December 23, 2021. Questions may be directed to Dupuy personnel at (504) 245-7600 or via…
Read MoreSC 22-003 Please find attached a Trade Notice regarding the 2022 Calendar Year Annual Permit User Fee for each permit held by an individual, partnership, association, or corporate broker. Fee: $153.19 Due: January 31, 2022 Details on this fee are contained in…
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SC 21-024 SC 22-002 The New Orleans Customhouse Marine Division will close for walk-in transactions at 1500 hours CST on Friday November 26, 2021. As a reminder: Documents related to the entrance and clearance of vessels may be transmitted to…
Read MoreSC 22-001 SC 21-024 This notice updates Southern Currents 21-037 and 21-044. Effective Monday, November 29, 2021, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Office in Gramercy, LA will re-open for in-person business transactions by appointment only. To make an…
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SC 21-045 Please find below the adjusted Customs User Fees effective October 1, 2021. Class Code Description Fee Limitation 491 Commercial Vessel Arrival Fee $485.11 $6,610.63 498 Barge/Bulk Carrier Arrival Fee $122.11 $1,665.15 494 Private Aircraft Decal (annual) $ …
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SC 21-039 SC 21-039 form The U.S. General Services Administration [GSA] has provided updated guidance on accessing federal buildings.Effective immediately visitors at federal buildings are required to complete the attached form “Certification of Vaccination Status” indicating their COVID-19 vaccination status.…
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SC 21-038 The purpose of this notice is to announce that Dupuy Storage and Forwarding Corporation has been selected as the Centralized Examination Station (CES) operator for the next five (5) years in the Port of New Orleans, LA. This…
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SC 21-037 Effective Monday August 23, 2021, CBP Baton Rouge Port Director Patrick Tyrrell will assume operational oversight of Port Operations in Gramercy, Louisiana. Gramercy Port Director James Welch is on a temporary assignment. CBP Gramercy is open for business.…
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SC 21-036 Effective Monday August 2, 2021, operations at the CBP Office in Cut Off/Galliano will temporarily relocate to the CBP Office in Morgan City. CBP Morgan City is open for business. Temporary Port Office information is as follows: CBP Morgan…
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SC 21-035 Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to advise the local maritime industry of the importance of foreign AGM free certification inspections. Background: The Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Agriculture, Animal…
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Southern Currents 21-026 was issued by CBP New Orleans and provides updated guidance for completing and submitting CBP Form 1300 – Vessel Entrance & Clearance Statement. This notice supersedes Southern Currents 18-023, and any questions on specific vessels should be…
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SC 21-031 PURPOSE The purpose of this trade notice is to invite written comments regarding the one (1) CES application received. Comments must be received in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of this trade notice, March 30,…
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SC 21-030 U.S. General Services Administration [GSA] New Orleans advised U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] New Orleans that a segment of Canal St. will be closed to erect a large crane for rooftop HVAC work at the Marriott Hotel…
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16FEB21 1014 LOCAL: UPDATE: The Marine Division will re-open at noon on Tuesday 02.16.21. UPDATE: The Blanket Delay in Departure will end at midnight on Tuesday 02.16.21 – 2400 hours 02.16.21. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SC 21-029 Marine Division Physical Closure: Due to meteorologist predictions for freezing rain, sleet and ice on roadways in the…
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SC 21-028 13FEB21 0922 LOCAL: Phone service at the CBP New Orleans Airport Office has been RESTORED. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Address: U.S. CBP. Louis Armstrong International Airport, 1 Terminal Drive, Room 1303, Kenner, LA 70062. The CBP…
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Southern Currents 21-025 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update and consolidate previous notices regarding Notifications of Arrival and CBP boarding requests. Notification of Arrival Procedures: Telephonic or email notification will be made to the intended first port of…
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Southern Currents 21-024 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update ans consolidate previous notices regarding temporary entrance and clearance procedures that are currently in place due to COVID-19. Given the outbreak and continued transmission and spread of COVID-19 within…
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Southern Currents 21-023 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update and clarify their policy regarding submission of a vessel’s formal entry. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays have not previously counted against the 48-hour window for declaring formal entry and making…
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