Houston-Galveston Seaport CBP CES Operations Closure Clarification Updated
CBP issued an update clarifying the scope and timing of a Centralized Examination Station operations closure at the Houston-Galveston seaport. Importers with cargo subject to CES examination at this port should account for potential examination delays during the affected period.
We treat CES closure clarifications as operationally material for time-sensitive cargo; our view is that the Houston-Galveston update necessitates coordination with carriers and exam service providers to avoid unplanned demurrage or storage exposure.
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