Calexico, CA
Dear friends and customers,
Effective today, August 1, 2022, all Importers participating in the CTPAT program can see the CTPAT Trade Compliance link in their profiles. This link will allow eligible Importers to apply for the optional CTPAT Trade Compliance component of the CTPAT program. To be eligible to apply for the CTPAT Trade Compliance component, Importers must be either Tier II (validated) or Tier III (validated-exceeding) and must meet all additional program requirements, including the CTPAT Trade Compliance Forced Labor requirements.
Additional program information can be found here: CTPAT Trade Compliance | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)
Questions regarding the CTPAT Trade Compliance program may be directed to CTPATTradeCompliance@cbp.dhs.gov
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear friends and customers,
We would like to inform you the following:
Purpose:
To establish uniform guidelines for the safe examination and handling of dangerous cargo to protect Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees, the public, and the environment from the hazards associated with its processing. In addition, to ensure compliance with all statutes and regulations (Federal, State, and Local) pertinent to hazardous materials.
The Port Information Notice replaces PIN #CLX2017-003, dated January 3, 2017.
Procedure:
Hazardous Material Importations:
- All drivers of Hazardous materials must be enrolled in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program
- Importation of Hazardous materials will only be received on Thursday and Friday between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM at the Calexico Commercial Facility.
- All paperwork for Hazardous Material Entries must be received no later than 12:00 PM the day prior to the importation.
Hazardous Material Exportations:
- Exportation of hazardous materials will be accepted Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 7:45 PM
Documentation Needed:
- All paperwork for hazardous material importations must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on the day prior to the importation
- When a shipment contains more than one hazardous material, list the most dangerous item first.
- A CBP long form 3461 must be submitted along with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The 3461 must contain the following information in sequential order:
- Identification Number
- Proper Shipping Name (avoid trade names)
- Hazard Class
For the material imported:
- Packing Group
- Total quantity of material
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear friends and customers,
The following is to inform you that the Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2216 was created on July 11, 2022, and contains 40 ABI records and 8 Harmonized Tariff Records.
HSU 2206 contains A Proclamation: Increase of Certain Column 2 HTS Rates for Goods of Russia. Additional information can be accessed through the link below or by viewing the attached PDF: Increasing Duties on Certain Articles From the Russian Federation
Questions or concerns should be directed to Entry Summary, Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear friends and customers,
Attached please find Port Information Notice number CLX 2022-030 (PIN) issued by CBP Calexico Port informing the incorporation of the pilot program expanding the days for processing non- hazmat bulk shipments into the regular hours of operation beginning Saturday, July 9, 2022.
The below listed commodities will be alowed entry on weekends or Holidays:
Bulk Cargo
- Hay
- Sudden Grass
- Rolls of plastic in bulk form
- Hoppers containing bulk items, resin seeds, fishmeal, etc.
- Super Sacks filled on flat beds, or other methods of transportation
- Non- palletized merchandise
- Steel beams, structures, and fixtures
?This list is not all-inclusive you may have a different commodity that will fall into the Bulk Cargo area.
As usual, the below listed commodities will not be allowed entry on weekends or Holidays:
- Hazardous materials
- Commodities requiring visas or special permits
- Textiles
- Scrap material
- Inbonds with bulk/scrap or hazardous materials
- Vehicle exports
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear friends and customers,
Attached please find Port Information Notice number CLX 2022-031 (PIN) issued by CBP Calexico Port informing the trade of a 6-month pilot program expanding the number of days for processing hazmat shipments. This change will take effect July 14, 2022 and conclude on January 13, 2023.
Hazmat days and hours of operation is as follows:
Thursdays and Fridays
6:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Hazmat documents for review must be submitted on Wednesday prior to processing shipments.
6:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear friends and customers,
Attached please find Port Information Notice number CLX 2022-032 (PIN) issued by CBP Calexico Port informing the incorporation of the pilot program expanding the hours for processing inbond shipments into the regular hours of operation beginning Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Southbound inbond hours are as follows:
Monday- Friday
8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
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