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Updated ABI Software Vendors List
CBP announces that an updated ABI Software Vendors List has been posted online for trade reference.
Reminder: FDA DUNS Lookup Portal No Longer Available as of Monday, May 24, 2021
CBP reminds trade partners that FDA's dedicated DUNS number lookup portal, run in partnership with Dun & Bradstreet, will no longer be available as of May 24, 2021, and users must instead obtain DUNS numbers directly through D&B's website.
Access to Truck Manifest/FTZOnline/ADCVD RESOLVED
CBP announced that previously reported ACE issues affecting access to Truck Manifest, FTZOnline, and AD/CVD functions via the ACE portal have been resolved.
Access to Truck Manifest/FTZOnline/ADCVD Affected
CBP announced that ACE portal access to truck manifest, FTZOnline, and AD/CVD functions is currently affected, with a follow-up CSMS to be issued once resolved.
Bonds Securing Customs Activities for Suspended or Debarred Persons
CBP announces a policy revoking the use of continuous bonds for persons suspended or debarred by CBP or other federal agencies, requiring alternative bonding methods such as single transaction bonds or cash in lieu of surety, and outlines related notification and monitoring procedures.
*UPDATE* Harmonized System Updates (HSU) 2103, 2104 and 2105
CBP clarifies the Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2103 and 2104 records and announces the release of HSU 2105, which contains 414 ABI records and 83 harmonized tariff records.
Information for Exporters with a Surplus of Medical Supplies and Equipment
CBP relays that FEMA updated its Temporary Final Rule list of restricted medical supply exports, removing certain items (e.g., industrial N95 respirators, PPE surgical masks, piston syringes, certain hypodermic needles) from export restrictions while keeping restrictions unchanged for other items like surgical N95 respirators, nitrile gloves, and certain surgical gowns.
Department of State Suspended Mexico’s Certification Pursuant to Section 609 and Finland Voluntarily Withdrew Request for Certification
The Department of State suspended Mexico's Section 609 certification and Finland voluntarily withdrew its certification request, meaning wild-caught shrimp from Mexico or Finland exported after May 31, 2021 is not permitted entry into the U.S.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2105 created on May 19, 2021
CBP announced that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2105 was created on May 19, 2021, containing 414 ABI records and 83 harmonized tariff records.
FDA DUNS Lookup Portal No Longer Available as of Monday, May 24, 2021
CBP notifies trade that FDA's dedicated DUNS lookup portal, run in partnership with Dun & Bradstreet, will no longer be available as of May 24, 2021, and directs filers to use D&B's website directly to request DUNS numbers.
Guidance: Proper Entry/Entry Summary Reporting for Complete Golf Clubs with Components from Multiple Countries of Origin
CBP provides guidance on properly reporting entry/entry summary lines in ACE for complete golf clubs assembled from components with multiple countries of origin, including how to break out components to apply Section 301 duties correctly.
ACE Certification Invasive Maintenance, Wed. May 19, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm ET
CBP announced ACE Certification environment invasive maintenance scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm ET for infrastructure work.
Reminder: ACE Collections – Release 3 Post-deployment Support Call Today
CBP reminds trade users of a post-deployment support call on May 18, 2021 to address questions about the ACE Collections – Release 3 deployment.
RESOLVED- Some Inbond Transactions Improperly Rejecting
CBP confirms that emergency maintenance is complete and previously reported issues causing inbond transactions to improperly reject due to Invalid Carrier Code have been resolved; affected inbonds may now be retransmitted.
UPDATE - Some Inbond Transactions Improperly Rejecting
CBP announced emergency maintenance to fix Inbond transactions improperly rejecting due to invalid carrier code errors, affecting import manifest and Inbond processing for 45-60 minutes.
Some Inbond Transactions Improperly Rejecting
CBP acknowledges that some inbond transactions are being improperly rejected due to an Invalid Carrier Code issue, with further updates to follow.
Information on ACE Collections – Release 3 Post-deployment Support Call
CBP reminds trade users of a post-deployment support call on May 18, 2021 for the ACE Collections – Release 3 deployment.
ACE PRODUCTION Import Manifest Deployment, Sat. May 15, 2021@ 10pm to 4am ET Sun. May 16
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production maintenance and deployment window on May 15-16, 2021, which includes a fix to Import Manifest processing to prevent Truck QP Long in-bond messages from incorrectly creating Air manifest records.
ACE PRODUCTION Scheduled Maintenance, Saturday May 15, 2021 at 10pm to 4am ET Sunday, May 16, 2021 for ACE infrastructure maintenance and the following ACE Deployment.
CBP announced a scheduled ACE production maintenance window on May 15-16, 2021 to deploy fixes including corrections to PGA error messaging and FDA-related validation logic.
FDA Scheduled Maintenance Saturday, May 15, 2021, 10:00PM ET to May 16, 2021, 1:00AM ET
CBP announces scheduled FDA system maintenance downtime affecting the FDA-CBP interface, during which inbound entries and outbound messages will not be processed and Prior Notice reviews may be delayed.