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Truck Manifest: IIT – Items of International Traffic
CBP notes that Items of International Traffic (IIT) will be submitted as an indicator on EDI truck manifests and as a bill type on the ACE Truck Trade Portal, though EDI filer implementation details and timing are still being worked out.
AESTIR: Appendix D - Export Port Codes updates for removal of inactive Port Codes: 2781, 2782 & 3707
CBP announced an update to AESTIR Appendix D removing three inactive export port codes (2781, 2782, and 3707).
Updates to the ACE and Automated Systems Coming Soon!
CBP announced upcoming updates to the ACE and Automated Systems website, including a streamlined layout and a new 'How to Use ACE' page, with old links redirecting to the new resources.
Resolved-E-214 FTZ EDI transmissions and missing PTT Notifications on Bills of Lading
CBP announces resolution of an issue affecting E-214 FTZ EDI transmissions and missing PTT notifications on bills of lading, noting the trade does not need to resend PTT requests.
Temporary Duty-Free Treatment of Infant Formula Under the Formula Act – Update for Fees
CBP announces an ACE system update effective October 27, 2022 that removes the requirement to pay Merchandise Processing Fees and Dairy Fees on Formula Act entries through December 31, 2022, and explains how importers/brokers can request refunds for previously paid fees.
E-214 FTZ EDI transmissions and missing PTT Notifications on Bills of Lading
CBP notified the trade that it is aware of issues with E-214 FTZ EDI transmissions and missing PTT notifications on bills of lading, and will issue a follow-up bulletin once resolved.
Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA): Updated Production Deployment Date
CBP announced an updated production deployment date of December 1, 2022 for new CBMA definitions/IRT rate functionality and an 823 informational message, effective for entries on or after January 1, 2023.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on 11/02/2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST
CBP announced a standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on 11/02/2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST.
Information on Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Fee (AQI) Changes Effective December 1, 2022
CBP announces adjustments to USDA APHIS Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) fees for commercial trucks (annual and single crossing) effective December 1, 2022, while the commercial cargo vessel AQI fee remains unchanged.
On Hold: The Deployment of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert is Postponed
CBP announces that the deployment of the UFLPA Region Alert feature in ACE has been postponed until further notice while the Office of Trade works with impacted users, with a follow-up CSMS to announce a new date.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2229 created on October 31, 2022
CBP announced the creation of Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2229 on October 31, 2022, which includes 2022 Cotton Fee updates and changes to PGA (AMS) HTS flagging indicators.
Truck Manifest will have an outage during ACE Production Environment Standard Invasive Maintenance window starting at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022
CBP announced that Truck Manifest system updates will be deployed starting at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, which may cause outages to the Truck Trade Portal and delays in EDI message processing.
CE Export Ocean CAMIR – 11/3/2022 deployment for Export Status Notification change from RC to EC
CBP will deploy a change on 11/3/2022 to the CE Export Ocean CAMIR system, switching the export status notification code for holds from RC to EC in Production, with updated technical documentation available.
Modernized ACE Portal Production Environment Maintenance Planned for November 1
CBP announced a scheduled maintenance window for the modernized ACE Portal Production environment on November 1, 2022, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. EST, during which users may be unable to access the portal.
AD/CVD Case Information Query: Multiple Manufacturer Names Being Returned in the Existing Field Deployed to Production on 10/29/2022
CBP deployed a production update to the AD/CVD Case Information Query that returns multiple manufacturer names in an existing field, with an updated ACE CATAIR guide to be posted on CBP.gov.
INFORMATION: Nov 8 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2022 Period 4
CBP reminds trade that the quarterly tariff-rate quota period 4 for large residential washing machines and covered parts opens November 8, 2022, with a 300,000 unit limit through February 7, 2023, and entries filed before the opening will be prorated if they exceed the limit.
TTB PGA Data - Alcohol Importer Permit Validations
CBP announces that starting 10/29/2022, alcohol importers will receive a warning if the submitted TTB permit number is not valid at time of entry, and clarifies that only one TZ3 record may be submitted per entry line.
ACE Production Environment Maintenance Planned for October 29-30
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production Environment maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on October 29, 2022 to 4:00 a.m. ET on October 30, 2022.
REMINDER: Next ACE Portal Modernization – Phase 2 Deployment Set for November 8
CBP reminds trade that Phase 2 of the ACE Portal Modernization deployment, including updates to the References tab, ACE Protest launch button, and a new Arrive/Export In-Bonds UI launch button, will be completed on November 8, 2022.
Updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Posted to CBP.gov/ACE
CBP posted an updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule with revised anticipated dates for several capabilities including UFLPA Region Alert and Broker Modernization updates.