CBP Issues Emergency Access Standard Operating Procedures for Bonded Cargo Facilities
CBP has released Standard Operating Procedures governing emergency access to CBP bonded cargo facilities, providing guidance on how cargo stored in bonded warehouses or other bonded facilities may be accessed during emergency situations; importers with goods in bonded storage should familiarize themselves with these procedures.
Importers holding significant inventory in bonded facilities — particularly in hurricane- or disaster-prone regions — should review these SOPs now so they understand the process for accessing or releasing bonded cargo if an emergency arises before normal entry procedures can be completed.
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