Southern Currents 14-006.pdf Subject: Second Revision of Southern Currents 12-013 Submission of vessel “Ports of Call” list to CBP prior to arrival Purpose: This revision continues the changes in the time frame of the “Ports of Call” list being requested…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 14-005.pdf SUBJECT: Steel Identification, Classification, and Trade Law Seminar, March 19-20, 2014 The Area Port of New Orleans is pleased to announce an upcoming Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar all day Wednesday, March 19, 2014 and…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 13-011.pdf SUBJECT: Customs and Border Protection’s Preparation for Tropical Storm Karen Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s federal response to Tropical Storm Karen. CBP remains in close contact with the United…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 13-010.pdf SUBJECT: New Orleans Tri-Port Vessel Entrance and Clearance Timelines 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…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 13-009.pdf SUBJECT: Procedures for vessels that wish to depart the Port of New Orleans to await orders or to clean cargo holds. Vessels departing the Port of New Orleans must obtain a CBP clearance for a foreign port,…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 13-008.pdf SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR APPROVALS OF CBP FORM 3499, APPLICATION AND APPROVAL TO MANIPULATE, EXAMINE, SAMPLE OR TRANSFER GOODS Effective immediately, all requests for approval ofCBP Form 3499, Application and Approval to Manipulate, Examine, Sample or Transfer Goods…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 12-020.pdf SUBJECT: Notification of Arrival- Re-Issuance of Southern Currents 09022 PURPOSE: The purpose of this notice is to update and streamline the notification procedures within the New Orleans Tri-Port as authorized under 19 CFR §4.2(a). This notice will…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 11-008.pdf SUBJECT: Carriers’ and Importers’ Responsibility Relating to Bulk Cargo Releases Section 1: Carriers’ Responsibilities Relating to Bulk Cargo References: 19CFR4.12, 19CFR141.68(a)(1), 19CFR151.41-47, and 19CFR158.47 The purpose of this section is to advise vessel carriers of their responsibilities…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 04-006.pdf SUBJECT: TRADE MEETING [DECEMBER 1, 2003] – IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECURITY AND BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACT OF 2002 The Trade Community is invited to participate in a public meeting to discuss the implementation…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 04-005.pdf SUBJECT: OFFICIAL OFFICE HOURS Effective immediately the Entry Unit shall be open for the transaction of general Customs business between the hours of 8:30 am till 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays, and any other…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 04-004.pdf SUBJECT: REALIGNMENT OF FP&F FUNCTIONS The Port Directors for the Area Ports of New Orleans and Mobile have realigned workloads within the Offices of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FP&F). This change is effective immediately and will involve…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 04-002.pdf SUBJECT: FDA’s New Food Bioterrorism Regulation: Interim Final Rule –Registration of Food Facilities The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 04-001.pdf SUBJECT: FDA’s New Food Bioterrorism Regulation: Interim Final Rule – Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipments The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) requires that FDA receive prior notice…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-034.pdf SUBJECT: New Customs & Border Protection (CBP) In-Bond Processing and Preparation for the Port of New Orleans BACKGROUND: In-bond movements of merchandise usually takes place as an Immediate Transportation (IT), Transportation and Exportation (T&E) or an Immediate…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-033.pdf SUBJECT: CLOSURE OF MARBLE HALL – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 Effective Monday, September 8, 2003, all business activities routinely handled in Marble Hall will be transferred to Room 246. For your convenience, the clock and brokers’ trays…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-032.pdf SUBJECT: Weekly FTZ entry processing and procedures BACKGROUND: The Trade and Development Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106-200 amended Customs entry statute 19 USC 1484 to extend the usage of weekly consumption entries to include all Foreign…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-030.pdf SUBJECT: Submission Changes for Supplemental Information Letters and Post Entry Amendments This notice announces the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to make changes to the revised procedures on submission of “Supplemental Information Letters” dated…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-031.pdf SUBJECT: AT ANCHORAGE OR IN-STREAM VESSEL INSPECTIONS On July 24, 2003, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) modified its national policy governing all at anchorage or in-stream boardings by CBP Inspectors. Under this revised policy,…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-029.pdf SUBJECT: Revised Inward Cargo Declaration Form (CF 1302) Due to the implementation of the 24 Hour Rule, the Office of Field Operations, Trade Compliance and Facilitation, has recently updated and revised the inward Cargo Declaration form (CF…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 03-028.pdf SUBJECT: TBT-03-017 Canada Export Permit/Certificate of Eligibility Change BACKGROUND: In accordance with the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (FAIT) informed Customs and Border Protection in a letter dated…
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