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Enhanced ACE Portal Account Application Now Available – Ensure CBP Form 5106 Information Is Up-to-Date
CBP announced an automated ACE Portal account application tool for importers, requiring an up-to-date CBP Form 5106, and is hosting a deployment support call on November 5, 2025.
GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Medium- and Heavy-duty Trucks, Medium- and Heavy-duty Truck Parts and Buses
CBP issues entry filing instructions for Section 232 tariffs (10-25% ad valorem) on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, their parts, and buses under Presidential Proclamation 10984, effective November 1, 2025, detailing applicable Chapter 99 HTSUS headings and reporting requirements including USMCA and country-specific provisions.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, November 1, 2025, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, November 2, 2025
CBP announced a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE production system from 10:00 p.m. ET on November 1, 2025, to 4:00 a.m. ET on November 2, 2025.
GUIDANCE: Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the Importation of Dogs
CBP provides guidance on entry requirements and procedures for importing dogs, noting that admissibility is also subject to CDC and USDA requirements, and provides a fact sheet of relevant HTSUS subheadings.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on October 29, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announced a standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on October 29, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Posted to CBP.gov/ACE
CBP announced that an updated, notional ACE Development and Deployment Schedule has been posted to CBP.gov/ACE. Trade members are directed to the website for the latest deployment information.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 25, 2025 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 26, 2025
CBP announced a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 25, 2025 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 26, 2025.
ACE Collections: Federal Register Notice Update Requiring Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) Participants to Pay Supplemental Duty Bills Electronically via ACH
CBP announces a modification to the PMS NCAP test requiring participants to pay supplemental duty bills electronically via ACH Debit or ACH Credit instead of by check, effective 60 days after the October 16, 2025 Federal Register publication.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on October 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announces a scheduled ACE certification environment maintenance window on October 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Enhanced ACE Portal Account Application Coming October 30 – Ensure CBP Form 5106 Information Is Up-to-Date
CBP announces that on October 30, 2025, it will automate the ACE Portal account application process for the Importer sub-account view, and advises trade parties to ensure their CBP Form 5106 contact information is current since a verification code will be sent to the email on file.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 18, 2025 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 19, 2025
CBP announces a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 18, 2025 to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Resolved - ACE database Degradation affecting ACE applications
CBP announced that a previously reported ACE database degradation affecting ACE applications has now been resolved.
ACE database Degradation affecting ACE applications
CBP reported degradation of the ACE database affecting ACE applications, and noted that subject matter experts are troubleshooting the issue with an update to follow once resolved.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on October 15, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announces an ACE certification environment standard invasive maintenance window scheduled for October 15, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
UPDATE: Section 301 Vessel Fees
CBP updates guidance on Section 301 vessel fees applicable to vessels owned, operated, or built in China and foreign-built vehicle carriers, per FRN annexes, with LNG tankers exempt and payment burden on vessel operators.
GUIDANCE: Section 232 Import Duties on Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products
CBP provides guidance implementing Proclamation 10976, which imposes new Section 232 ad valorem duties (ranging 10-25%) on softwood timber/lumber, upholstered wooden furniture, and kitchen cabinets/vanities effective October 14, 2025, and details interactions with IEEPA tariffs, drawback eligibility, and foreign trade zone treatment.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2538
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2538, published October 10, 2025, containing 32 Harmonized Tariff Records and 88 ABI records reflecting Section 232 Timber/Lumber tariff updates and AGOA/Haiti Hope adjustments.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 11, 2025, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 12, 2025
CBP announces a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Wednesday October 8, 2025
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification standard invasive maintenance window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
REMINDER: ACE Portal Updates to Enable Electronic Refund Enrollment Now Available – Support Call Planned for October 6
CBP reminds trade users that ACE Portal enhancements enabling electronic refund enrollment (bank information submission for ACH refunds) are now available, and announces a deployment support call on October 6, 2025 to assist with implementation.