CBP Issues Notice of Port Closures for the San Juan Field Office in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Posted by Matt Schmitt on 9/22/17 3:59 PM

On September 22, 2017, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000603 detailing the list of port closures in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

"Due to the effects of Hurricane Maria, during the week of September 19, 2017, the commercial trade operations at the San Juan Area Port continue to be suspended until further notice."

In addition, "the Port is extending additional days without liquidated damages for entry summaries and payments due from September 22-29, 2017".

The full list of ports include:

  • 4901 AGUADILLA, PR
  • 4904 FAJARDO, PR
  • 4907 MAYAGUEZ, PR
  • 4908 PONCE, PR
  • 4909 SAN JUAN, PR
  • 4913 LUIS MUNOZ MARIN - AIR CARGO, PR

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

The CSMS may be found here:

https://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=23002&page=&srch_argv=17-000603&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby=

Topics: CBP, Closures, San Juan, Hurricane

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