CBP Expecting Further Changes to Services Hours on Southern Border
Additional reductions to trade processing hours along the Southwestern border are likely as CBP continues to shift port personnel to help deal with illegal border crossings, a CBP spokesman said. CBP is in the process of redirecting 750 officers from Ports of Entry, though CBP is authorized to move even more officers as needed (see 1904010026). Asked about the announced end to Sunday service for commercial truck processing at the Port of Nogales, Arizona, CBP responded that "this may happen at other locations as well as we face resource constraints based on the situation on the ground along the [Southwestern border]."
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The Mid-Valley Customs Brokers Association met with CBP on April 2 to discuss expected effects related to the personnel moves, the Texas trade group said in a memo. While "current operating hours will not be affected at this time," delays are expected for all parties, the memo said. "Foreign shippers should attempt to cross as early as possible during the day," it said. The MVCBA represents brokers in the Texas ports of Hidalgo, Pharr, McAllen, Progresso and Rio Grande City
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