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Potential MQ Channel Issues Affecting Some ACE Trading Partners
CBP notified trading partners of gateway MQ channel issues affecting some ACE connections and stated technicians are investigating, with a follow-up update to come.
FTZ Phase II Release 2 CATAIR Draft is Available on CBP.gov
CBP announced that the draft CATAIR document for FTZ Phase II Release 2 is now available on CBP.gov.
ACE CERTIFICATION Scheduled Maintenance, Wed. May 5, 2021 @ 5pm ET to 8pm ET
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification maintenance window on May 5, 2021 that included a deployment fixing an issue where Truck QP Long in-bond messages with Air carrier codes incorrectly created Air Manifest records; now only Truck carrier codes are accepted on Truck MOT QP messages, with non-Truck codes rejecting with an error.
Full Implementation of the FWS Message Set in ACE is delayed; enforcement of mandatory submission in ACE is to be determined.
CBP announces that FWS is delaying full implementation and mandatory ACE submission of the FWS Message Set, with no set enforcement date yet; filers may voluntarily submit FWS data now, and a future CSMS will give 60 days notice before mandatory filing begins.
ACE Production Extended Maintenance, Sat. May 08, 2021 from 9:00pm to 04:00am ET Sun. May 09
CBP announced an extended ACE production maintenance window on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9:00pm ET to 4:00am ET Sunday, May 9, for ACE infrastructure maintenance.
TEST MESSAGE: Truck Manifest Trade UI Deployment, Saturday 05/XX/2021 @ X:X0pm ET
This is a test CBP message announcing a scheduled ACE production deployment of the modernized Truck Manifest Trade User Interface.
Fix for AD/CVD Case Information Automated Broker Interface (ABI) Query
CBP announces a fix for the AD/CVD Case Information ABI query issue where HTS values were not returned for both the 3rd Country Case and its associated Parent Case, deploying to CERT on 05/05/21 and PROD on 05/15/21.
CORRECTION: ACE Production Standard Maintenance, Sat. May 1, 2021 @ 10pm to 04:00am ET Sun. May 2
CBP issued a correction notice regarding scheduled ACE Production maintenance occurring the night of May 1, 2021 into the early morning of May 2, 2021 for infrastructure updates.
ACE Production Standard Maintenance, Sat. May 1, 2021 @ 9pm to 04:00am ET Sun. May 2
CBP announces a scheduled ACE production maintenance window on the night of Saturday, May 1, 2021 into early morning Sunday, May 2, 2021 for infrastructure maintenance.
Reminder: Information on the Deployment of ACE Collections - Release 3
CBP reminds trade that ACE Collections – Release 3 will deploy on May 1, 2021, consolidating deferred tax statements and group entries, adding electronic payment methods via ABI, and enabling viewing of deferred tax bills in ACE Reports.
INFORMATION: May 7 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2021 Period 2
CBP announces the opening of the quarterly tariff-rate quota period (May 7 to August 6, 2021) for large residential washing machines under Section 201 trade remedy proclamations, with quota limits and proration rules for entries.
INFORMATION: May 7 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2021 Period 2
CBP reminds the trade that the Period 2 tariff-rate quota opening for large residential washing machines under Presidential Proclamation trade remedy measures begins May 7, 2021, with quarterly unit limits through February 2022, and entries filed before the opening will be prorated if limits are exceeded.
Marking Requirements for consumer-ready, fresh cut flowers (Spanish version)
CBP published a Spanish-language fact sheet clarifying country of origin marking requirements for consumer-ready, fresh cut flower bouquets imported into the United States.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update
CBP relays a CPSC update to its 1USG messaging guidance, noting several HTS codes have been dropped from review primarily affecting electrical products, and provides contact information for further outreach and guidance on using ACE DIS for CPSC-requested documents.
Updated Error Dictionary for Statement Process
CBP issued an updated Error Dictionary for the Statement Process to include ACE Collections Deferred Tax Release.
ACE Collections Deferred Tax Release – May 1
CBP announced deployment of the ACE Collections Deferred Tax release on May 1, 2021, detailing changes to how Entry Summaries and Consolidated Deferred Tax Bills interact with trade control status. It references prior CSMS guidance on Deferred Tax for additional context.
Resolved - FTZ Firms Code rejects
CBP announced that the previously reported FTZ Firms Code rejects have been resolved and instructed filers to resubmit any data that had rejected. Filers still experiencing issues should contact their assigned Client Representative.
FTZ Format Change Deployed and Updated CATAIRS Under Chapters Tab
CBP deployed an expanded 9-character FTZ ID format for Entry Summary Create/Update and Duty Deferral transactions, while continuing to accept 5- and 7-character formats, and updated the corresponding CATAIR documentation on CBP.gov.
ACE Certification Extended Invasive Maintenance, Wed. April 28th, 2021 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm ET
CBP announced an extended invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on April 28, 2021 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm ET for infrastructure maintenance and code deployment.
Update on FTZ Firms Codes rejects
CBP provided an update on FTZ Firms Code rejects in ABI, noting Error 051 (Firms Not Bonded) is resolved and filers must resubmit affected data, while Error 052 (Firms FTZ Port Mismatch) remains under investigation and continues to cause related rejects.