ACAS Vague and Unacceptable Description Rejection
Published Sep 5, 2024
Summary
CBP has implemented nationwide rejection of vague cargo descriptions in Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS), with a 30-day warning period ending October 6, 2024, after which rejections using error code MISSING_CARGO_DESC will begin October 7, 2024. Filers must ensure precise cargo descriptions per 19 CFR 122.48b(d) and update systems/processes accordingly.
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