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Updated ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary on CBP.GOV
CBP updated the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary on CBP.gov to add a note that period monthly statements are not allowed for sanctioned importers, who may only use daily statements or single pay.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance (Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 @ 10:00pm ET to Sun. Oct. 24, 2021 @ 04:00am ET) and ACE Deployment
CBP announced an ACE production maintenance window during which system fixes would be deployed, including allowing Mexico as a valid country for shrimp imports and correcting AMS logic that improperly rejected tomato submissions.
2021 ACE User Satisfaction Survey Now Open
CBP announces that the 2021 ACE User Satisfaction Survey is open for trade community members to provide feedback on ACE, running through October 29, 2021.
Updated ACE ABI Batch and Block Control Document
CBP announced an updated version of the ACE ABI Batch and Block Control Document is now available on cbp.gov, with an addition to note 1 of the output B-Record.
PRODUCTION Change - MQIPT Trade Partners
CBP announces a production migration of MQIPT Trade Partners from DHS OneNet TIC connectivity to CBP AWS1 TIC 3.0, occurring during the ACE production maintenance window with a brief 5-minute outage expected on October 23, 2021.
2021 Raw Sugar Certificate Update
CBP announces a fix for a certificate transmission issue affecting the 2021 Raw Sugar Extension, instructing filers to modify a character in their certificate per Quota Bulletin 21-302.
ACE Certification Invasive Maintenance Window on 10/20/2021 from 5:00pm to 10/20/2021 8:00pm EST
CBP announces an ACE Certification invasive maintenance window scheduled from 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST on 10/20/2021.
Updated Drawback Error Dictionary (v22) Posted on CBP.gov
CBP announced that an updated Drawback Error Dictionary (v22) has been posted on CBP.gov for reference by filers.
Updated Cargo Release Status Notification
CBP announces an update to ACE Cargo Release output B-Record notifications, adding population of remote preparer fields, remotely filed indicator, and user data text fields on Cargo Release Status Notification messages.
Resolved - ACE Portal and EDI Outage Notification
CBP announced that a previous ACE Portal and EDI processing outage has been resolved.
ACE Portal and EDI Outage Notification
CBP announced that ACE Portal is down and EDI processing is impacted due to technical difficulties, with technical teams troubleshooting the issue. A follow-up notification will be sent once the issue is resolved.
*UPDATE* ACE Protest Module Performance Issues
CBP announced that the previously reported performance issues with the ACE Protest Module have been resolved. Questions can be directed to the Entry Summary, Accounts & Revenue Division.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance, Sat. Oct 16th, 2021 @ 10:00pm to 04:00am ET Sun. Oct 17th , 2021
CBP announced a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE Production environment from 10:00pm ET Saturday, October 16, 2021 to 4:00am ET Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Resolved - Entry Processing delays with FDA
CBP announced that a previously reported entry processing delay involving FDA has been resolved and processing is back to normal.
Reminder: Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Food Importers (FSVP) Data Requirements
CBP reminds FSVP importers of required entry data elements (importer name, email, and Unique Facility Identifier/DUNS number) that must be transmitted electronically for food entries subject to FDA's FSVP regulation.
EDI Implementation Guide Updates posted for ACE Import Ocean Manifest House Bill Release capability
CBP posted draft EDI implementation guide updates for ACE Import Ocean Manifest House Bill Release functionality, covering new chapters for CAMIR, TS-309, TS-353, TS-357, and CATAIR, with changes including new bill of lading types, in-bond house bill specification, and PTT event updates.
Entry Processing delays with FDA
CBP notes that entries containing FDA data may experience delayed FDA reviews and responses, and advises trade not to submit updates to such entries while CBP and FDA work on the issue.
ACE Protest Module Performance Issues
CBP notifies trade users of performance issues with the ACE Protest Module, including pages not loading and missing tabs, while technicians work on a fix. A follow-up message will be issued once resolved.
EDI Manifest Issues 10/10-10/11
CBP reported that some EDI Manifest responses were not sent out on October 10-11 due to technical issues following scheduled weekend maintenance, and the issue was resolved by 3 pm EST on October 11.
Reminder: Information on ACE Collections – Release 4 Support Calls
CBP reminds trade users of a scheduled support call regarding the upcoming deployment of ACE Collections – Release 4, providing call access details and a contact email for questions.