CEE Directors granted authority for entry summary at ports
As announced in CSMS #15-000390, US Customs will vest authority for post-release trade processes in the Center Directors for two of the nation’s 10 Centers of Excellence & Expertise (CEEs), effective Monday, June 29.
This grant of power, pursuant to a 2014 CBP Delegation Order, will provide both the directors of the Petroleum, Natural Gas & Minerals CEE and the Pharmaceuticals, Health & Chemicals CEE with responsibility for the entry summary piece of cargo clearance in certain ports of entry, while Port Directors “retain singular authority over those matters pertaining to the control, movement, examination, and release of cargo,” as well as issues related to drawback and fines, penalties and forfeitures.