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CBP Recommends Adding a “Cybersecurity Point of Contact” to Your ACE Portal Account
CBP recommends that trade members add a designated Technical Point of Contact for cybersecurity to their ACE portal account, and provides instructions for doing so.
Reminder of § 920.303 Container Marking Regulations - Kiwifruit Imports
CBP reminds importers of USDA container marking requirements under §920.303 for kiwifruit, including labeling of variety, shipper information, and quantity designations.
UPDATE: New PROD Date for 54-Record, Type 07: Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail is November 16, 2024
CBP announced an updated production date of November 16, 2024 for the ACE 54-record Type 07 update covering Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail, with related CATAIR chapters posted in draft and deploying to certification on October 22.
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Implementation Guide (IG) Updates
CBP announces three new informational validations (error codes 640-642) being added to the Electronic Export Manifest Implementation Guide Appendix J to check party detail formatting, effective in production on October 22, 2024.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI) (Detroit) Import Trade Outreach and Training
FDA's Division of Northern Border Imports announced an in-person trade outreach and training event in Detroit on October 30, 2024, covering product code building, filer evaluations, border crossing protocols, and compliance processes.
Updates to 54-Record, Type 07: Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail PROD Deployment Delayed (CERT Date is Not Affected)
CBP announces that the scheduled Production deployment of updates to the Type 07 Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail on the 54-record has been delayed, though the Certification environment deployment remains set for October 22nd. A new Production date will be announced once determined.
CORRECTION: ACE Portal Modernization: CBP Set to Retire Additional Legacy ACE Portal Account Views on October 19
CBP announces it will retire the legacy ACE Portal Carrier and Shipper/Consignee account views on October 26, 2024, after which users must access these views only in the modernized ACE Portal.
ACE Portal Modernization: CBP Set to Retire Additional Legacy ACE Portal Account Views on October 19
CBP announces that on October 19, 2024, it will retire legacy ACE Portal account views for Carrier, Organizational Broker, and Shipper/Consignee, after which users must use the modernized ACE Portal.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Organic Filing Requirement Updates
USDA AMS is removing the AM7 organic flag from approximately 1,700 HTS codes in Chapters 53-94 that are not related to organic food, feed, or textiles, with the update expected to begin in production on October 18, 2024.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 19, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 20, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production Standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 19, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Resolved - Liquidation Courtesy Notices for October 13, 2024
CBP announced that the previously delayed Liquidation Courtesy Notices for October 13, 2024, have now been transmitted, resolving the earlier system issue.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification standard invasive maintenance window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Updates to ACE AESTIR Documentation for New DDTC Response Message 5C2
CBP announces a new AESTIR response code (5C2) added to Appendix A for DDTC Category XXI determination number validation, requiring software updates from exporters and developers; the code is live in CERT and will be set to FATAL in Production in about 30 days.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) End-Dating Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Product Codes
CBP relayed an FDA notice that certain CDRH device product codes will be end-dated in 30 days, effective November 15, 2024, with a contact email for questions on the change.
UPDATE: Payment at Any Service Port
CBP updates prior guidance (CSMS #62660811) on processing entry summary payments at any service port, adding New York service ports to the list and detailing the procedure filers should follow to ensure timely payment on the tenth day.
Liquidation Courtesy Notices for October 13, 2024
CBP announced a delay in sending Liquidation Courtesy Notices for October 13, 2024, and stated they are working to transmit them as soon as possible with a confirmation to follow.
Payment at Any Service Port
CBP clarifies procedures allowing filers to make initial entry summary payments at any designated service port or alternate port of entry, rather than only at the port of cargo release, listing eligible ports and the required process.
Resolved - ACE Entry/Entry summary and Manifest EDI issues
CBP announced that a previously reported internal database issue causing delays in ACE EDI processing for entries/entry summaries and manifest messages has been resolved.
ACE Entry/Entry summary and Manifest EDI issues
CBP notified trade that an internal database issue may cause delays in EDI processing for entry/entry summary and manifest messages, with a follow-up update to come once resolved.
Updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Posted to CBP.gov/ACE
CBP posted an updated, notional ACE Development and Deployment Schedule on CBP.gov/ACE, noting it is subject to change.