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Resolved - Delays with Truck E-Manifest EDI Status Notifications
CBP announced that the previously reported delays in EDI status notifications for Truck E-Manifests have been resolved.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window
CBP announced a scheduled invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on October 2, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Business Resumption for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Members Following the International Longshoremen’s Association Strike
CBP outlines CTPAT member benefits, such as priority inspections and AQUA Lane unlading, to facilitate business resumption following the ILA strike.
Delays with Truck E-Manifest EDI Status Notifications
CBP notified trade that Truck E-Manifest EDI status notifications are experiencing delays, with a follow-up CSMS to be issued once resolved.
CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update and Error Dictionary Posted on CBP.Gov
CBP posted updated ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update (V96) and Error Dictionary (V38) documentation on CBP.gov, reflecting steel melt and pour country detail requirements. Technical questions should be directed to assigned Client Representatives or the ESAR division.
Cargo and Vessel Processing Guidelines due to Possible International Longshoremen’s Association Strike
CBP issues cargo and vessel processing guidance for ports potentially impacted by an ILA strike, covering vessel arrival/entry reporting, cargo entry timing, and procedures for updating port of entry and export documentation in ACE.
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Implementation Guide (IG) updates
CBP announces updates to the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) Implementation Guides, adding a new transportation method code and a response code to Appendix J, effective in production on October 1, 2024.
An Updated Document Image System (DIS) Implementation Guide (IG) is Now Available
CBP announced an updated Document Image System (DIS) Implementation Guide, moving content from draft to current capabilities and adding a new valid document code (TRP03).
An Update to the Draft CATAIR Appendix PGA Document is Now Available
CBP announced an update to the draft CATAIR Appendix PGA document, reflecting change #53, which will remain in draft status until APHIS Core business rules become active in production in December 2024.
ABI Software Vendor List
CBP announced an updated ABI Software Vendors List is now posted online, which includes a new column identifying approved Global Business Identifier (GBI) providers.
RESOLVED - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Entry Processing Delays
CBP announced that a prior FDA entry processing delay from September 26, 2024 has been resolved and normal processing has resumed.
S301 Ship-to-Shore Crane (54-Record, Type 10) Deployed
CBP deployed a new Importer's Additional Declaration Type Code 10 on the 54-record for Section 301 ship-to-shore crane certification designation, effective September 27, 2024, along with updated CATAIR and Error Dictionary documentation.
The ACE Cargo Release CATAIR and the Draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR documents have been updated
CBP announces updates to the ACE Cargo Release CATAIR and Draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR documents, including changes to SE30/SE50 Note 1 and updates to SE31/SE51 record headings.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2413 and 2414
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2413 and a corrected HSU 2414, which include Section 301 4-Year Review adjustments and miscellaneous HTS modifications; HSU 2414 was issued to resolve an issue found in 2413.
Update to CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide Document & ACAS Frequently Asked Questions
CBP announced updates to the ACAS Implementation Guide document and the ACAS Frequently Asked Questions, providing links to the revised resources.
GUIDANCE: Section 301 Four-Year Review Modifications
CBP provides guidance on Section 301 four-year review modifications, including increased duty rates on numerous HTSUS subheadings, new exclusions for solar manufacturing equipment and certain cranes, and related ACE system updates effective September 27, 2024 through 2026.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, September 28, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, September 29, 2024
CBP announces a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for ACE Production from 10:00 p.m. ET on September 28, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on September 29, 2024.
FDA Processing Delays
CBP notified the trade that FDA is experiencing processing delays and that technicians are working to resolve the issue, with a follow-up CSMS to be issued once resolved.
Information: QB 24-305 Specialty Sugar Period 1
CBP published Quota Bulletin QB 24-305 covering the 2025 Specialty Sugar Period 1 quota information on its website.
Information: QB 24-304 2025 Sugar Containing Products
CBP published Quota Bulletin QB 24-304 covering 2025 sugar containing products quota information, with a link to the bulletin for reference.