On September 11, 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000554 and 17-000555 providing additional guidance to exporters and advising the trade on the status of the ports in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

For Exporters:

• Any export cargo that can be diverted from these ports is encouraged. Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings should try to be amended with updated port and date of export
• Determine if any damage occurred prior to amending an EEI
• EEIs should try to be amended if any changes to quantity or value of the export
  • “If the amendment is not successful, please contact Outbound Enforcement at OFO-Export-Cargo@cbp.dhs.gov and provide the following information: the ITN the license number, the corrected quantities and value for each controlled commodities (including the ITAR data elements).”

Port Status:

• Tampa – 1801: Currently closed
• Orlando – 1808: Will be updated
• Miami Seaport – 5201: Will open on September 12, 2017
• Key West – 5202: Closed until further notice
• Port Everglades – 5203: Will open on September 12, 2017
• West Palm Beach – 5204: Anticipating opening on September 12, 2017. Will provide update if any changes
• Miami International Airport – 5206: Will open on September 12, 2017

The CSMS’s can be accessed at:

https://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=22956&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby=