CBP New York Reiterates Need for Timely Transfer to Examination Stations
CBP again emphasized the need for "timely transfer of containerized cargo to Centralized Examination Stations" in a May 19 informational pipeline. "Specifically, we need to emphasize that the anti-terrorism/enforcement exams must be transferred without notification to the consignees." CBP has issued the same notice in previous years.
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Required operating procedures involve:
- When cargo is selected for an enforcement exam, it must be moved to the CES exam site within one business day of receipt of the transfer authorization from CBP.
- Cargo selected for examination by CBP can only be delivered to an authorized CES driver.
- The transfer is not to be delayed pending guarantees of carrier, terminal or examination charges, and all parties involved (Importers, Customs Brokers, Ocean Carriers, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs), Marine Terminal Operators and CES Operators) must take immediate measures to ensure that the transfer of the cargo is not delayed.
- It is the responsibility of all the parties involved in the collection of fees and payments to establish business relationships and cooperatively work together to facilitate the movement of containers requiring enforcement examinations.
- Due to the sensitive nature of the cargo, all possible efforts must be made to preserve the confidentiality of the examination until such time the cargo arrives at the CES.
- Failure to follow the guidelines provided in this pipeline will necessitate CBP intervention which could include physically escorting the cargo to the designated CES.
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