SC 22-017 Due to the “High” COVID-19 community level for Orleans Parish, CBP Field Operations New Orleans Maritime Industry Day that was planned for June 7, 2022, is postponed. Notification will be sent once a new date has been selected.…
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SC 22-016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] is frequently asked by stakeholders to provide additional services to mitigate the challenges of international travel and trade at ports of entry. Requested services in the Area Port of New Orleans are…
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SC22-015 This notice updates Southern Currents Number 22-010 issued on March 23, 2022 Port of Morgan City Address: 1116 Bayou Lacarpe Road, Suite B. Houma, LA 70363. Hours of Operation: The Port of Morgan City hours of operation are 0800-1600 Sunday…
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SC 22-014 AGENDA Tuesday, June 7, 2022 0900 – Welcome 0915-0950 – Area Port of New Orleans 0950-1000 – Break 1000-1100 – Cargo Conveyance Security Manifests & Vessels Vessel Entrance and Clearance 1100-1215 – Lunch 1215-1245 – Vessel Repair (VRU)…
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SC 22-013 U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Field Operations New Orleans is sponsoring a Maritime Industry Day on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at the New Orleans Customhouse located at 423 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The one-day event…
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SC 22-012 The New Orleans Customhouse Marine Division will close for walk-in transactions at 1500 hours CST on Friday, April 22, 2022. As a reminder: Documents related to the entrance and clearance of vessels may be transmitted to CBP New Orleans…
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SC 22-011 As of February 28, 2022 the automation of CBP Form I-418 (Passenger List – Crew List) for vessels has gone into effect. The rule eliminates the requirement for masters and agents to submit a paper CBP Form…
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SC 22-010 The Port of Morgan City office has relocated to the CBP Marine Unit at 1116 Bayou Lacarpe Road, Suite B Houma, LA 70363. Port email address: Industry should contact the Port of Morgan City Houma Office via email…
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The sanctions against the importation of certain Russian cargoes has been expanded. Originally the under General License No. 16, the sanctions affected shipments of crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their distillation; liquefied natural gas; coal; and coal…
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SC 22-009 CBP Form 214 General Order CBP has issued guidance regarding the importation of cargoes from Russia. Summary (Paraphrased) For imports into the United States from Russia of the following cargoes: crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their…
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SC 22-008 Due to traffic congestion associated with Mardi Gras, Friday, February 25, 2022, and Monday, February 28, 2022, the Port Operations Desk, the Marine Division and Cargo Release units will close at 3:00 PM. As a reminder, the Marine…
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SC 22-007 Saturday and Sunday, February 19-20, 2022 Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27, 2022 Tuesday, March 1, 2022 On the dates listed above, the CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate…
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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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