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U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
NEW YORK FIELD OPERATIONS
PORT OF NEW YORK/NEWARK
TRADE INFORMATION NOTICE #68565388
TO:
All Importers, Carriers, Terminal Operators, CES Operators, Brokers, and Others Concerned
SUBJECT:
Announcement of Centralized Examination Station Application Period and Selection Process for the Port of New York/Newark
DATE: May 7, 2026
REFERENCES:
19 C.F.R. § 118; 19 C.F.R § 151.1-7, 15; 48 C.F.R. § 22.103-5(a); 48C.F.R. § 22.1006(a),(b),(c)(1) Port of New York/Newark Informational Pipeline No. 09- 014-NWK (Confidentiality and Timeliness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seaport Anti-Terrorism Cargo Exams - dated 6/9/09); Port of New York/Newark Informational Pipeline No. 14-002-NWK (Cold Treatment/Perishable Containers and CES Pilot Operation Plan for Extended Hours of Operation - dated 11/5/13); Port of New York/Newark Informational Pipeline No. 15-017-NWK (Processing and Transfer of Consolidated Containers with CBP Holds-dated 5/21/15); Port of New York/Newark Informational Pipeline No. NYFO-13-014 (Implementation of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Background Vetting Process for Bonded Facility Employees-dated 1/4/13)
EXPIRATION DATE:
This announcement expires 60 calendar days from the date of issuance.
PURPOSE:
This informational pipeline is being issued to notify the importing community that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now accepting applications to operate Centralized Examination Stations (CES) in the New York/Newark area. The initial phase of the process will consist of a 60-day application period, or "open season." Public comments regarding whether a new CES should be established or whether there is still a need for a CES are also invited and are due thirty (30) days from the issuance of this notice. The Port Director is required to issue this informational pipeline pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 118.2.
Full application details can be found in the attached documents.
TenaVel T. Thomas
Port Director
Port of New York/Newark
TIN Cover Ltr CES App & Selection Process May 2026.pdf
TIN #68565388 CES Annoucement May 2026.pdf
FINAL 2026 Area of Consideration.pdf
FINAL 2026 Appendix A1 Comprehensive Application.docx
FINAL 2026 Appendix A1 Comprehensive Application.pdf
FINAL 2026 Appendix A2 CES Minimum Requirements.pdf
FINAL 2026 Appendix B Fee Schedule.pdf
FINAL 2026 Appendix B Fee Schedule.docx
FINAL APPENDIX D Physical Standards For CBP Bonded Facilities.pdf
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