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FDA Recommends Use of Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS)
FDA encourages importers, brokers, and consignees to use the Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS) to view entry status and receive electronic Notices of FDA Action, and explains how to request an account.
CBP 2021 Virtual Trade Week – July 20-22
CBP announces registration for its 2021 Virtual Trade Week event on July 20-22, covering topics like 21CCF, e-commerce, forced labor, export modernization, CTPAT, and 1USG.
Finalize Tuna Warehouse Withdrawals 2021
CBP instructs filers to finalize Entry Type 32 quota tuna warehouse withdrawals for 2021 and provides instructions for uploading related documents to DIS and notifying the APP Center.
ACE CERTIFICATION Scheduled Maintenance, Wed. July 7, 2021 @ 5pm ET to 8pm ET
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification environment maintenance window on July 7, 2021, including deployments affecting Truck QP in-bond messages and FAST Truck MEDPID query matching by name and address.
Updated Cargo Release Error Codes Document is Available on CBP.gov
CBP announced that an updated Cargo Release Error Codes document is now available on CBP.gov. The bulletin provides the link to access the updated reference document.
USDA APHIS Allows Electronic Copies of Veterinary Certificates and Phytosanitary Certificates in ACE-DIS
CBP announces that USDA APHIS has updated guidance allowing electronic submission of phytosanitary and veterinary health certificates in ACE-DIS, and reminds stakeholders of the requirement to submit APHIS Core Message Set data when a permit or certificate is required.
Implementation of Sewing Thread Chapter Rule requirement for apparel goods of Chapters 61 and 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for apparel importations claiming preference under USMCA. Effective July 1, 2021.
CBP announces that, effective July 1, 2021, USMCA will implement a sewing thread chapter rule requiring that sewing thread used in apparel goods of HTSUS Chapters 61 and 62 be both formed and finished within a USMCA territory to qualify as originating for tariff preference purposes.
Sporadic MQ Connection for Limited Number of Trade Partners
CBP reports that a sporadic MQ connection issue affecting a limited number of trade partners has been resolved, and advises anyone still experiencing issues to contact the Technology Service Desk.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Revoking Emergency Use Authorizations (EAUs): Non-NIOSH Respirators, Decontamination/Bioburden Reduction Systems
FDA is revoking Emergency Use Authorizations for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators (effective July 6, 2021) and for decontamination/bioburden reduction systems (effective June 30, 2021), meaning these products will no longer be authorized for emergency use in health care settings. The notice provides background and points importers to FDA resources and contacts for questions.
Resolved- Error 691 LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN on valid steel and aluminum license numbers
CBP announces that a previously reported issue causing Error 691 (LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN) on valid steel and aluminum license numbers has been resolved.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2106 created on June 25, 2021
CBP announced the creation of Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2106 on June 25, 2021, containing 1,157 ABI records and 260 harmonized tariff records, including 484(f) Committee changes and Aluminum Import License updates.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 2021 Q3 Absolute Quota Steel Section 232 Quota Limits
CBP announces the Q3 2021 Section 232 absolute quota limits for steel, effective July 1 through September 30, 2021, and reiterates ACE quota processing procedures and deadlines.
Drawback: Accelerated Payment (AP) Continuous Bonding Policy Programming Update
CBP announces deployed ACE programming allowing Accelerated Payment (AP) for drawback claims to be secured by a valid 1A continuous bond with an effective date on or before the AP request date, and explains steps claimants must take to resubmit eligible claims.
UPDATE - Error 691 LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN on valid steel and aluminum license numbers
CBP identified that ACE Entry Summary is incorrectly triggering Error 691 for valid steel and aluminum license numbers, with a fix deployment scheduled for July 1, 2021, and provided the correct Commerce Department email for interim assistance.
Error 691 LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN on valid steel and aluminum license numbers
CBP acknowledged that ACE Entry Summary was incorrectly triggering Error 691 for valid steel and aluminum license numbers and announced a fix deployment for July 1, 2021, with interim guidance for affected filers.
RESOLVED Entry Summary EDI Messaging Delays
CBP announced that a previously reported delay in Entry Summary EDI (AX transaction) responses has been resolved, with all delayed transactions now sent to filers.
The FTZ Phase II Release 2 CATAIR V.3.1 document was moved out of Drafts into Chapters on cbp.gov
CBP moved the FTZ Phase II Release 2 CATAIR Version 3.1 document from the Drafts section into the Current Capabilities chapters on cbp.gov, following the related code deployment to production on June 28, 2021.
Updated ACE CATAIR Appendix P V2.1 FTZ Error Codes document is available on CBP.gov
CBP announced that an updated ACE CATAIR Appendix P V2.1 FTZ Error Codes document is now available on CBP.gov, reflecting changes for the June 28, 2021 production deployment.
CSMS #48620979 Update-Entry Summary EDI Messaging Delays
CBP provided an update that technicians are still troubleshooting delays with Entry Summary EDI response messaging, and a further CSMS message will be issued once resolved.
Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System (AIM) Enhancement Deployed
CBP deployed enhancements to the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System (AIM) requiring submission of an aluminum license number for HTS numbers marked with LPC code '28', related to aluminum safeguard measures.