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ACE PRODUCTION Deployment addressing ‘Invalid Carrier Code’ Manifest error Rejections
CBP deployed a production fix to ACE resolving 'Invalid Carrier Code' manifest rejection errors affecting recently renewed SCAC codes.
The Appendix PGA document has been Updated
CBP updated the ACE Appendix PGA document to add a new PG14 LPCO type code for APHIS Core related to ePhyto certificate filing, with the change moving to Certification on February 20, 2021 and Production on March 20, 2021.
Initiation of AD/CVD Investigations: Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin from India and the Russian Federation
CBP relays that Commerce initiated AD and CVD investigations on granular PTFE resin from India and Russia, outlining case numbers, scope, and deadlines for submitting scope comments and rebuttal comments, as well as procedural requirements for entry of appearance and electronic filing via ACCESS.
April 21, 2021 Remote Proctor Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE) Option.
CBP announces a remote proctored exam delivery option for the April 21, 2021 Customs Broker License Examination, available on a first-come, first-served basis alongside in-person Pearson Vue testing sites.
The PGA Flag Enforcement Table has been Updated
CBP updated the PGA Flag Enforcement Table, changing FDA PN/non-PN entries for Entry Type 21 and clarifying footnotes, with FDA Entry Type 21 enforcement scheduled for CERT on Feb 20, 2021 and Production on Mar 20, 2021.
The APHIS Core Message Set implementation documents have been updated
APHIS updated its Core Message Set implementation guide and supplemental trade guide to allow filers to report electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhyto) in ACE and discontinue certain quantity reporting requirements, with deployment planned for CBP's Certification and Production regions.
Triennial Status Report Filing - Save Time, Submit Online!
CBP reminds customs brokers to file and pay their Triennial Status Report online by Feb 28th to avoid license suspension, and provides FAQs on the online filing process.
ACE CERTIFICATION EXTENDED Scheduled Maintenance, Wed. Feb 17, 2021 @ 5pm ET to 10:00pm ET
CBP announced an extended scheduled maintenance window in the ACE Certification environment on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET for ACE infrastructure maintenance.
ACE PRODUCTION EXTENDED Scheduled Maintenance this Weekend, Sat. Feb 20, 2021@ 9:00pm ET to 4:00am ET Sunday, Feb 21
CBP announced an extended ACE production maintenance window on Saturday, February 20, 2021, from 9:00pm ET to 4:00am ET Sunday, starting one hour earlier than normal.
Information on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) March Webinar on AMS Filing
CBP announces a USDA AMS webinar on March 3, 2021 covering procedures for filing AMS/PGA-related import requirements in ACE, followed by a Q&A session.
INFORMATION: Updates to CBMA tax rate tables posted to CBP.gov.
CBP announced updated Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Act (CBMA) Internal Revenue Tax rate tables posted to CBP.gov, including a new ACE CBMA Tax Rate Table to support the April 6, 2021 ACE deployment for CBMA claims.
INFORMATION: Updates to CBMA tax rate tables posted to CBP.gov.
CBP announced updated Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Act (CBMA) Internal Revenue Tax rate tables posted on CBP.gov, including a new ACE-specific table for use with the upcoming April 6, 2021 ACE deployment for CBMA claims.
ACE PRODUCTION Scheduled Maintenance, Sat. Feb 13, 2021@ 10pm to 4am ET Sun. Feb 14
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production maintenance window on Feb 13-14, 2021, during which a deployment will begin rejecting Import Manifest EDI messages that contain inactive or invalid SCAC, IATA/ICAO codes, or air waybill prefixes, and explains related error codes and resolution steps.
Required Submission of Duty Free Certificate for Commercial Shipments under Subheading 9808.00.30
CBP clarifies that importers must submit the Duty Free Certificate for commercial shipments under HTS 9808.00.30 via the Document Image System within six months of entry to maintain duty-free status, or file a post summary correction to pay duty if unavailable.
Two Main Reasons of ACE System Failure (ASF) That Can Be Avoided
CBP advises filers of two common causes of ACE System Failure (ASF) errors—resubmitting AE too quickly for the same entry or submitting AE and SE too close together—and recommends waiting a few minutes between such transactions to avoid them.
Information on Craft Beverage Modernization Act Pre-Deployment Support Call
CBP announces a support call to discuss the upcoming ACE deployment of the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) enhancement, which enables filers to transmit CBMA claims data and access related reporting; deployment is scheduled for April 6, 2021.
FDA Moves into Second Phase of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Imported Seafood Pilot Program
FDA announced the launch of the second phase (Feb 1–Jul 31, 2021) of its AI Imported Seafood Pilot program, aimed at improving targeting of high-risk seafood imports using machine learning.
Initiation of AD/CVD Investigation: Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China
CBP announces Commerce's initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China, providing case numbers, scope description, and deadlines for interested parties to submit scope comments and letters of appearance.
ACE PRODUCTION Scheduled Maintenance, Sat. Feb 6, 2021@ 10pm to 4am ET Sun. Feb 7
CBP announced a regularly-scheduled ACE Production system maintenance window from 10pm ET Saturday, February 6, 2021 to 4am ET Sunday, February 7, 2021 for infrastructure maintenance.
Entry Summary Query Update
CBP announced that as of February 5, 2021, the JC record in the Entry Summary Query will correctly return codes 65 (EAPA Extend or Suspend) and 66 (Court Injunctions), fixing a prior issue, and voided earlier messaging about CATAIR updates.