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Resolved- ACE Portal and EDI Processing issues in Production
CBP announced that a previously reported ACE Portal and EDI processing issue in production has been resolved.
ACE Portal and EDI Processing issues in Production
CBP reports technical issues affecting the ACE Portal and EDI message processing in the ACE Production environment, with technicians investigating and a follow-up update to be issued.
ACE Production Extended Invasive Maintenance, Sat. Sep 18, 2021 @ 09:00pm to 05:00am ET Sun. Sep 19, 2021
CBP announced an extended invasive maintenance window for ACE Production system from 9:00pm ET Saturday, Sep 18, 2021 to 5:00am ET Sunday, Sep 19, 2021.
*RESOLVED* Issue with Uploading Broker Employee List
CBP announced that a deployment fixing the issue with uploading the Broker employee list in the ACE Portal took place the weekend of September 10, 2021, resolving the previously reported problem.
ACE PRODUCTION Scheduled Maintenance, Sat. Sept 11, 2021@ 10pm to 4am ET Sun. Sept 12
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production maintenance window on Sept 11-12, 2021, including a deployment fixing an issue where trade users could not upload an employee list for a Broker account.
HURRICANE IDA UPDATE
CBP provides an update on port, terminal, and office operating status in the New Orleans/Baton Rouge area following Hurricane Ida.
FDA Warns Brokers to Not Import Animal Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
FDA is asking brokers and importers to help prevent the importation of animal ivermectin for use as a COVID-19 treatment in humans, citing health risks, and requests that suspicious import attempts be reported.
Proposed Broker Continuing Education Requirement Published for Comment
CBP published an NPRM proposing mandatory continuing education requirements for licensed customs brokers and is accepting public comments through November 9, 2021.
Clarifying Bond Requirements for Pipeline Operators
CBP issued a clarification memo stating that pipeline operators must secure imported merchandise movements with either a basic importation and entry bond or a basic custodial bond, and that an international carrier bond is not currently required in addition to these; this clarification will be incorporated into the next ACE Entry Summary Business Process Document.
Updated Cargo Release Production and Draft CATAIR documents
CBP published updated production and draft CATAIR chapters for Cargo Release, adding a new Reference Identifier Qualifier code under note 1 of the SE20 record.
USDA Announces Moratorium on Mandatory Inspections Required by the Walnut Marketing Order
USDA announced a six-month moratorium, effective Sept. 1, 2021, on enforcement of mandatory inspection requirements under the California walnut marketing order, including inspections on imported walnuts under section 8e, and related suspension of assessment collection.
Colombia Trade Agreement Sugar Tariffs
CBP instructs filers on classifying Colombian Trade Agreement sugar entries under a specified tariff provision to ensure accurate sugar certificate validation, subject to applicable quantitative limits.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Status Notification (SO) Messaging Update
CPSC has implemented updated PGA status notification (SO) messages for hold coordination, document requests, and conditional release notices, requiring trade to submit documents via DIS with the 'CPS' code.
CORRECTION - Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021
CBP corrected a notice announcing that adjusted COBRA user fees (MPF, informal entry fee, manual surcharge, dutiable mail fee) for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy in ACE Certification and Production on September 9, 2021, effective for importations on or after October 1, 2021.
ACE Certification Extended Invasive Maintenance Window on 09/08/2021 from 5:00pm to 09/08/2021 10:00pm EST
CBP announced an extended invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on 09/08/2021 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm EST.
Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021
CBP announces adjusted COBRA user fees (MPF, informal entry, manual surcharge, dutiable mail) for Fiscal Year 2022, deploying in ACE test and production environments on September 9, 2021 and effective for imports on or after October 1, 2021.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) incorrectly rejecting valid FSV email addresses
CBP announced that an FDA deployment caused valid FSV email addresses to be incorrectly rejected on some entry lines, and the validation logic has been reverted to prevent further errors; affected filers should retransmit rejected entries and await a future CSMS with the new deployment date.
UPDATED GUIDANCE: Conforming Amendment to Section 301 China Product Exclusion
CBP provides updated guidance implementing a conforming amendment to a Section 301 China product exclusion (Note 20(qqq)(4) under 9903.88.64) to align with July 1, 2021 HTS statistical reporting changes, with ACE system functionality available September 7, 2021.
Updated Draft Cargo Release CATAIR is Available on CBP.gov
CBP announced that an updated draft version of the Cargo Release CATAIR is available on cbp.gov, reflecting updated entity codes for the SE30 and SE50 records.
Potential Trade Interruptions and Impacts Due to Hurricane Ida
CBP outlines operational guidance for trade disruptions caused by Hurricane Ida, including port closures, cargo diversion procedures, in-bond damage claim leniency, export documentation considerations, and flexibility on entry summary filing/payment deadlines.