On August 29, 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000522 announcing multiple port closures for August 30 – September 1, 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey.
The below Texas ports will be temporarily suspended until at least September 1, 2017:
- Port Arthur – 2101
- Houston Seaport - 5301
- Houston Airport – 5309
- Galveston – 5310
- Freeport – 5311
According to the CSMS, “CBP is extending an additional day, without penalty, for any entry summaries and payment of duties that will be due on August 30, 2017-September 1, 2017” for these ports.
The CSMS can be accessed at:
https://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=22923&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby=
