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CBP Gives Guidance on Exports Through Ports Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Exporters that can divert cargo away from Houston-area ports there were affected by Hurricane Harvey are "encouraged to do so," CBP said in a CSMS message. "The exporters or their filing agents should make every effort to correct and update…

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the Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings within the Automated Export System to reflect the new port of export, the date of export and the carrier information," it said. "CBP suggests that prior to amending the EEI: exporters, freight forwarders, or the authorized agents; if capable, make efforts to determine if the cargo was damaged. Exporters will need to make business decisions to either update or cancel the EEI."