SC 23-023-2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP], Port of New Orleans has recently noticed an increase in the variety and quantity of items being imported by the New Orleans Mardi Gras community which may be in violation of copyright…
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SC 23-024 HERE is the registration flyer for the CBP Vessel Entrance and Clearance System [VECS] vessel agent training in New Orleans, LA. Vessel Agents should register for this event as follows: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer,…
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SC 22-022 From CBP Field Operations Headquarters: CBP has begun to roll out the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) pilot program which is a complete digitization and automation of the vessel Entrance and Clearance process. VECS will allow vessel…
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SC 23-023 PURPOSE The purpose of this Notice is to invite written comments regarding the request (attached) by Dupuy Storage and Forwarding Company to change the fee schedule at the New Orleans CES. Comments must be received in writing within…
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SC 23-020 Assistant Port Director Mark Choina will be detailed to the Port of Philadelphia, PA this summer as the Assistant Port Director, Trade. During this time, New Orleans Chief George Rizk will serve as the acting Assistant Port Director,…
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SC 23-019C Purpose: One purpose of this notice is to advise the local maritime industry of the importance of foreign FSMC (formerly AGM) free certification inspections. Secondly, this notice is to advise of changes to FSMC High Risk Flight Season…
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SC 23-018 This notice is issued to clarify U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s policy regarding Manifesting Ship’s Stores, Equipment and Spares Ship’s Supplies, Stores, Equipment and Spares: Accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel.…
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SC 23-017 This Trade Notice Updates and Replaces Trade Notice 06-010 issued on June 13, 2016 This notice is issued to clarify U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s policy regarding Petroleum Residue {Slops} and Petroleum Waste {Sludge} SLOPS: Considered merchandise and…
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SC 23-016 Bunker: Petroleum products loaded aboard “taken on” a vessel for consumption by that vessel. Bunkers are not considered cargo for customs purposes. If a vessel master loads “takes on” bunkers in the New Orleans Tri-Port and then decides…
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SC 23-013 On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate due to water repairs to the Customhouse. On these dates, the CBP Marine Division will relocate…
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SC 23-014 Area Port of New Orleans ports of entry will accept printed copies of CBP Form I-95. The approved PDF version of the form may be downloaded from the CBP.gov website below. https://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/cbp-form-i-95-crewman-s-landing-permit Please note that the OMB Date…
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SC 23-012 Due to traffic congestion associated with Mardi Gras, Friday, February 10, 2023, the Marine Division and Cargo Release units will close at 3:00 PM. As a reminder, the Marine Desk will be relocated to the Louis Armstrong International…
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SC 23-011 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 Monday,…
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SC 23-010 Saturday and Sunday February 11-12, 2023 Saturday and Sunday February 18-19, 2023 Tuesday February 21, 2023 On the dates listed above, CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocatedue to…
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SC 23-009 The CBP Field Operations Vessel Entrance and Clearance System [VECS] will be a complete digitization and automation of the Vessel Entrance and Clearance process. VECS will allow vessel masters, operators, and agents to submit certain vessel entry and…
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SC 23-008 SC 23-008 Attachment The Port of New Orleans is pleased to announce an updated Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar to be conducted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (8:30 AM – 4:15 PM), and Wednesday, February 8,…
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SC 23-007 SC 23-007 Attachment Trade Notice regarding the 2023 Calendar Year Annual Permit User Fee for each permit held by an individual, partnership, association, or corporate broker. Fee: $163.71 Due: February 24, 2023 Details on this fee are contained…
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SC 23-006 This is to notify the New Orleans Trade Community of the following closures on Friday December 23, 2022: The Dupuy Group will close the Port Centralized Examination [CES]. Container Terminal Operations {New Orleans Terminal and Ports America}, including…
Read MoreSC 23-005 Advisory to the New Orleans trade community that the City of New Orleans has temporarily restricted parking on Canal Street in front of the New Orleans Customhouse effective Friday 11.25.22 at noon, thru Sunday morning 11.27.22. See attached…
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SC 23-004 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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