Calexico, CA
Dear Friends and Customers:
We would like to inform you that as the border is about to re-open, CBP announces the resumption of standard business hours at Calexico, expecting an increased traffic volume in the turistic ports.
Beginning November 8th, hours will resume to the following:
- 6:00A.M. - 10:00 P.M.: Calexico East port of entry
Hours at the San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, and Calexico West ports of entry will continue to be 24 hours. Also, all pedestrian processing at San Ysidro will continue at the Pedestrian east facility.
This is the information we have so far. There´s no official announcement from CBP´s Local Port yet, so this schedules may be subject to change. We will do out best to keep you updated.
For more details, please visit: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/resumption-hours-operation-california-ports-entry
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends and Customers:
In response to continued interest by the Calexico and Mexicali Trade Community for expanded hours for southbound in-bond processing, the Calexico Cargo Facility will extend for an additional 60-days the pilot program expanding by two hours the operation for southbound in-bond processing.
In coordination with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cargo Facility will implement the addition of two hours Monday through Saturday for processing of Southbound in-bonds. This pilot program will continue in effect from October 1, 2021 and conclude on November 29, 2021. The 60-day pilot program will serve as means to assess the Trades need for expanded hours and overall traffic volumes for in-bond exportations during said period.
Southbound in-bond hours during 60-day pilot as follows:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am. – 5:30 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
An analysis will be conducted at the conclusion of the 60-day pilot to determine if extended hours will be adopted beyond the additional 60-day pilot timeframe.
There are currently no changes to any other previously approved hours of operation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices
Sincerely,
Dear Friends and Customers:
The following is to inform you about the upcoming " Columbus Day " Holiday Schedule observed Monday, October 11, 2021. U.S. Customs will be open for business and will follow the holidays schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mexicali-Calexico
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All empty and laden trucks.
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bulk Merchandise (Non-Hazmat) and Scrap Material.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Primary gates will be closed; however, the cargo offices will remain open to finish processing entries and field inquiries from trade.
Calexico-Mexicali
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Laden trucks
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Inbond shipments
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Empty trucks
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vehicle Exportation (Self Propel Only)
As usual, please keep in mind that the below listed commodities will not be allowed entry on this day:
- Textiles (Northbound/ MX-US)
- Commodities requiring visa or special permits
- Hazardous Materials (Northbound/MX-US)
| 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 5:00 p.m. |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends and Customers,
We would like to inform the main points from the meeting between CBP- Calexico and representatives of Chambers and Associations from Baja California:
1. The joint inspection between Mexico and United States continues from Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
2. A Whatsapp group and an app will be created in order to have better communication in case of any contingency and to forecast future activities.
3. Due to the migrants at this border, authorities will implement changes on CBP operation and dedicate resources to improve its flow by the end of the month. It is not known in what way the operation of the commercial area will impact.
4. The schedule for In- Bond operations that from August 2 is Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm, extends 60 additional days from September 30 as a result of the successful pilot. The increase of these operations were from 200 to 300, being a great help for the commercial flow. (Find attachment "Change in Hours of Operations").
5. Regarding the contingency plan in the systems, CBP is prepared to continue processing operations with three systems, as well as plants when a power failure occurs. To support the companies, the hours have been extended when they have had a contingency.
The SAT does not have an alternate power system in case of any failure.
6. Due to the high agricultural season of Mexicali in September- October, a fast line was proposed for companies that manage perishable products. This line is in Tijuana- Otay, so a replicate model was proposed in Mexicali.
For more details and themes of interest, please find attached the INDEX e- mail.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends and Customers,
We would like to inform that starting from Monday August 23, the Joint Merchandise Inspection Program in the Mexican and US Customs, has been oficially resumed, which was suspended since December 18 2020 due to the COVID19 health emergency.
Please keep in mind that the operation schedule of the program will be from 12:00pm to 8:00pm from Monday to Friday.
At the moment, we have not received a bulletin from CBP, only the attachment from Aduana Mexicana SAT.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends and Customers:
The following is to inform you about the upcoming " Labor Day " Holiday Schedule observed Monday, September 06, 2021. U.S. Customs will be open for business and will follow the holidays schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mexicali-Calexico
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All empty and laden trucks.
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bulk Merchandise (Non-Hazmat) and Scrap Material.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Primary gates will be closed; however, the cargo offices will remain open to finish processing entries and field inquiries from trade.
Calexico-Mexicali
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Laden trucks
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Inbond shipments
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Empty trucks
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vehicle Exportation (Self Propel Only)
As usual, please keep in mind that the below listed commodities will not be allowed entry on this day:
- Textiles (Northbound/ MX-US)
- Commodities requiring visa or special permits
- Hazardous Materials (Northbound/MX-US)
| RL Jones Calexico Office: | 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Export staff available only) (with limited personal) | |
| RL Jones Calexico Warehouse: | Closed. Overtime schedule only. Please call in advance for overtime service requirement. |
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| Servicios Jones office: | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Freight Office: | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.
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