The New Orleans Customhouse Marine Division will close at 1400 hours on Sunday July 19, 2020 for walk-in appointments.
Vessel agents may still submit vessel entrance and clearance documents such as: Lade Orders, Vessel Entrance and Clearance Paperwork, Delays in Departure and Diversions to the Marine Division via email at GMB.NewOrleansMarineDesk@cbp.dhs.gov.
AS A REMINDER:
Vessel Formal Entry:
Reference: (19 CFR 4.3(a).
Within 48 hours after the arrival at any port or place in the New Orleans Tri-Port, vessels are required to make formal entry at the New Orleans, Gramercy, or Baton Rouge Marine Divisions
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays do not count when calculating the 48 hours for vessel entry.
Filing Complete Outbound Manifests and Export Declarations:
Reference: (19 CFR 4.75b)
Vessel Masters/Agents shall file complete outbound manifests and export declarations either electronically or to the Marine Division which granted clearance not later than the fourth (4th) business day after clearance is granted.
The timeframe to calculate the four (4) business days to file complete outbound manifests and export declarations begins on the first day after clearance is granted.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays do not count when calculating the four (4) business days to file complete outbound manifests and export declarations.
The Marine Division will re-open on Monday July 20, 2020 at 0730 hours.
Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Assistant Port Director Mark Choina at via e-mail at mark.s.choina@cbp.dhs.gov
