CBP Says CES in Charlotte to Close April 27, Announcement on Applications for New One to Come

Customs and Border Protection said the Centralized Examination Station (CES) at 1430-G West Pointe Drive, Charlotte, NC, will be closed after Friday April 27, 2012. The announcement for applications to operate a CES in Charlotte for the next five-year period will be issued in the near future, it said. The Area Port of Charlotte will not have a CES until a new contract is signed. Until a new CES is selected, cargo will be examined at the FIRMS code location indicated on the CBP 3461 Entry/Immediate Delivery. Those wanting cargo examined at a location OTHER than the site listed on the 3461 will need to bring a Delivery Ticket or a Permit to Transfer to the Port Office at 1901 Cross Beam Drive, Charlotte NC. Permits to Transfer will also be accepted by fax at 704-329-6144. Additional information: Assistant Area Port Director Jennifer Jameson at 704-329-6119.