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CBP’s Updated Customs Broker Guidance is Now Available
CBP announces the publication of updated Customs Broker Guidance for the Trade Community, reflecting changes from two Final Rules on customs broker regulations and current broker management practices.
111 Final Rule- Broker Regulations Webinars
CBP is hosting two webinars in October and November 2022 to discuss changes to broker regulations under 19 CFR 111, covering detailed and operational aspects of the final rule.
GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Conforming Amendments
CBP provides guidance on conforming amendments to Section 301 China duties and product exclusions to align HTSUS provisions with Harmonized System modifications, detailing filing instructions and refund/PSC options for affected entries.
GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Technical Amendments to Section 301 Exclusions
CBP provides guidance on two technical amendments to Section 301 China exclusion notes under HTSUS 9903.88.67, effective retroactively from October 12, 2021 through December 31, 2022, and explains how importers can seek refunds via post summary correction or protest.
Final Rule Published: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations and Changes to 19 CFR 111
CBP announces the publication of two Final Rules modernizing customs broker regulations under 19 CFR 111, effective December 19, 2022, covering changes such as national permitting, fee structures, ACE portal transition, and supervision requirements, with upcoming webinars to explain the updates.
Resolved - ACE SYSTEM FAILURE Responses for ACE Cargo/Manifest Query
CBP announced that the ACE system failure affecting Cargo/Manifest Query responses has been resolved and instructed users to resend any queries that had previously received the error.
ACE SYSTEM FAILURE Responses for ACE Cargo/Manifest Query
CBP notifies trade that ACE Cargo/Manifest Query users are receiving ACE SYSTEM FAILURE responses and that technical teams are working to resolve the issue, with a follow-up CSMS to be issued once fixed.
ACE Production Environment Maintenance Planned for October 15-16
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production Environment maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on October 15, 2022 to 4:00 a.m. ET on October 16, 2022.
PGA Error Codes
CBP announced an updated PGA Error Codes document is available on CBP.gov, reflecting additions, updated error text, and updated descriptions for several error codes.
Fix for ACE Collections – Refund Check Stub Missing Information deployed 10/13/2022
CBP announced a deployed fix, effective 10/13/2022, addressing missing information on ACE Collections refund check stubs, applicable to refunds dated 10/14/2022 onward.
UPDATE: ACE Portal Modernization – Phase 2 Deployments Now Set for October 20 and November 8
CBP updated the deployment dates for Phase 2 of the ACE Portal Modernization to October 20 and November 8, 2022, which includes updates to the References tab, Protest launch button, Arrive/Export In-Bonds UI, document upload for Facilities/FTZ, and Blanket Declaration functionality.
Quota Bulletin 23-334 2023 Global Refined Sugar TRQ Results
CBP posted Quota Bulletin 23-334 announcing the results of the 2023 Global Refined Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota.
Updated Version of the Drawback CATAIR Posted on CBP.gov
CBP announces that an updated version of the Drawback/TFTEA Drawback Entry Summary Create/Resubmission CATAIR has been posted on CBP.gov under the Chapters tab.
Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction
CBP reminds filers of the requirement to submit CBP Form 7553 (Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy) prior to export or destruction of drawback-eligible merchandise, and to upload the executed form via DIS within 24 hours of drawback claim acceptance.
Fix for Issue regarding in bonds linking to Truck Manifest
CBP identified an issue where certain in-bond records were not linking to the truck manifest, and the Truck Manifest team will deploy a fix on October 13, 2022.
Ocean House Bill of Lading (OHBOL) Release Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Content on CBP.gov - UPDATE
CBP updated the ACE FAQ page with additional questions and answers regarding the Ocean House Bill of Lading (OHBOL) release enhancement currently in development.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2228 Created on October 11, 2022
CBP announced that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2228, created on October 11, 2022, contains 36 ABI records and 8 Harmonized Tariff Records, reflecting a tariff schedule update related to a temporary duty suspension on certain infant formula products.
RESOLVED: Issues with Quota Processing for Air and Vessel
CBP announced that a previously reported issue affecting quota processing for air and vessel shipments has been resolved.
Temporary Duty-Free Treatment for FDA-Authorized Parties of Infant Formula Base Powder
CBP announces temporary duty-free treatment, per HR 8982, for certain FDA-authorized infant formula base powder entered between October 13 and December 31, 2022, subject to quota and specific export deadlines.
Issues with Quota Processing for Air and Vessel
CBP notified trade that it is aware of an issue affecting quota processing for both air and vessel shipments and is working on a fix, with a follow-up CSMS to be issued once resolved.