Calexico, CA


Mar
8
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,

The following is to inform you that on February 24, 2023, the President issued Proclamation 10522 on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States, announcing that aluminum articles that are the product of Russia, and derivative aluminum articles that are the product of Russia shall be subject to a 200 percent ad valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on March 10, 2023. See 88 FR 13267 issued on March 2, 2023.

 Also, imports of aluminum or derivative aluminum articles where any amount of primary aluminum used in the manufacture of the articles is smelted in Russia, or the articles are cast in Russia, will be subject to a 200 percent ad valorem rate of duty with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 10, 2023.

 The functionality for the acceptance of the 232 additional duties on aluminum articles that are the products of Russia will be available in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as of 7 am eastern standard time, March 9, 2023.  CBP will issue a CSMS to announce when the functionality for the April 10, 2023 effective date will be available in ACE.

For more details, please refer to CSMS #55407022- (UPDATED) Section 232 Additional Duties on Russian Aluminum.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the following email: compliance.clx@rljones.com.

Sincerely,

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Mar
6
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,

The following is to inform you about the upcoming President´s Day holiday schedule observed Monday, February 20, 2023. U.S. Customs will be open for business and will follow the holidays schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

Calexico-Mexicali:

 

 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Laden trucks

 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In bond shipments

 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Empty trucks

 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Vehicle exportation (self-propelled only)

 

Mexicali - Calexico:

 

 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All empty and laden trucks

 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bulk merchandise (non-Hazmat) and scrap material.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Primary gates will be closed; however, the cargo offices will remain open to finish processing entries and field inquires from trade.


As usual, please keep in mind that the below listed commodities will not be allowed entry on this day:
              - Textiles (Northbound/ MX-US)
              -Hazardous Materials
              - Commodities requiring visa or special permits
 

RL Jones Calexico Office:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

RL Jones Calexico Warehouse:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Servicios Jones office:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Freight Office:

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


For more details, please refer to the attached PIN from CBP.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices.

Sincerely,
 

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Feb
20
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,
 
We are proud to announce that we will participate again at this year’s AGROBAJA Expo. This agriculture exhibit will be held March 2 - 4, 2022 at the Campo Experimental INIFAP (Km 7.5 Mexicali – San Felipe Highway). Our booth will be located on the main expo area (booth number 321).
 
If you are attending AGROBAJA, please make sure to stop by our booth, we would be more than happy to greet you.
 
Sincerely,

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Feb
17
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,

We would like to inform you that the Biden administration is being urged to consider reimposing Section 232 tariffs on steel from Mexico in response to a surge in imports. Since the U.S. lifted its 25 percent section 232 tariffs on steel products from Mexico in May 2019 but warned that these tariffs could be reimposed if imports surged in the future.

Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and the USTR to take action against the unsustainable surge of Mexican steel imports.

Moreover, the letter said the wave of Mexican steel imports has already contributed to the loss of over 200 steel jobs in California and led to the closing of one of less than a dozen American factories that produce steel conduit. Many steel producers are concerned that additional production cuts, layoffs, and plant closures are imminent. 

Please see attachment from the Senator’s letter.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the following email: compliance.clx@rljones.com
Sincerely,

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Feb
16
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,

We would like to inform you about the changes being implemented by CBP regarding Forced Labor trade measures. You must be aware that as of March 18th, 2023, the UFLPA Region Alert will add three new validations as follows:

  • Postal codes will be a mandatory field for all manufacturers of Chinese origin
  • Postal codes, as well as the addresses of the Chinese originating manufacturers, will have to be verified as valid
  • For manufacturers in the province of XUAR, CBP will issue a warning letting you know that this zip code has been identified and is not valid for importations

The specific applications impacted will be:

  • Cargo Release (SE): Only for the manufacturer party and only when the country is reported as The People´s Republic of China in the SE36 and/or SE56 record. Please note that the Border Cargo/Manifest must be accepted by the CBP system before crossing.
  • Manufacturer Identification Code (MID): When creating or updating a MID with a city located in The People´s Republic of China
  • This enhancement will provide the ability to update an existing MID with a postal code

For more details, please refer to UFLPA ACE Enhancement Region Alert Information Notice for Trade
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the following email: compliance.clx@rljones.com

Sincerely,

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Feb
10
2023
Calexico, CA

Dear friends and customers,

The following is to inform you about the upcoming President´s Day holiday schedule observed Monday, February 20, 2023. U.S. Customs will be open for business and will follow the holidays schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Calexico-Mexicali:  
 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Laden trucks
 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In bond shipments
 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Empty trucks
 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Vehicle exportation (self-propelled only)

 

Mexicali - Calexico:  
 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All empty and laden trucks
 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bulk merchandise (non-Hazmat) and scrap material.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Primary gates will be closed; however, the cargo offices will remain open to finish processing entries and field inquires from trade.


As usual, please keep in mind that the below listed commodities will not be allowed entry on this day:
              - Textiles (Northbound/ MX-US)
              -Hazardous Materials
              - Commodities requiring visa or special permits

RL Jones Calexico Office: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RL Jones Calexico Warehouse: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Servicios Jones office: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Freight Office: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


For more details, please refer to the attached PIN from CBP.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices.

Sincerely,

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