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Lacey Act and Phase VII Implementation Webinar on October 30, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
CBP and USDA are hosting a free webinar on October 30, 2024, covering the Lacey Act, its 2008 amendments for plants and plant products, and updates on Phase VII of the Import Declaration Implementation Schedule.
New 54-Record, Type 08: Steel Melt and Pour Country Detail
CBP announces a new 54-record Type 08 declaration code and validations for reporting steel melt and pour country details, required for Section 232 steel articles, with deployment to Certification and Production environments in October and November 2024.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window
CBP announced a scheduled maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on September 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Foreign Trade Zone Benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Trade Compliance Partners
CBP announces a new FTZ storage benefit for CTPAT Trade Compliance partners, allowing goods detained for forced labor (e.g., UFLPA) enforcement to be stored in an FTZ under specific notification, approval, entry filing, and segregation requirements.
Updated Version of the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Query: Add Accounting Class Code 044 – Interest
CBP posted an updated version (v25) of the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Query to add Accounting Class Code 044 – Interest to the Output JM-Record list.
Update to the Automated Export System (AES) Commodity Filing Response Messages – Appendix A – Response Code 25B
CBP announces a new AES fatal error response code (25B) to enforce that the Ultimate Consignee Country cannot be reported as US unless the Ultimate Country of Destination is US or PR, effective in testing September 16, 2024 and production September 30, 2024.
Updates to 54-Record, Type 07: Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail
CBP announces updates to the 54-record Type 07 Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail declaration, including new and revised validations, to be deployed to Certification and Production environments on October 22, 2024. The ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update documentation will be updated accordingly with a follow-up CSMS notice.
Information: QB 24-704 2024 Aluminum Absolute Quota Fourth Quarter Argentina
CBP published Quota Bulletin QB 24-704 announcing the fourth quarter 2024 aluminum absolute quota for Argentina.
Updated List of Vague Merchandise Descriptions
CBP announced an update to its list of vague/unacceptable merchandise cargo descriptions used in nationwide cargo messaging to entry filers, with the revised list posted on the CBP website.
CBP Form 4811, Special Address Notification, Procedural Guidance
CBP clarifies the two-step procedure for submitting CBP Form 4811, Special Address Notification, to properly designate an agent to receive checks, bills, refunds, or liquidation notices instead of the importer of record.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program – Additional Filing Codes for Organic Message Set in ACE
CBP announces new USDA National Organic Program filing codes for organic shipments in ACE, ends use of the temporary filing code after September 19, 2024, and enforces the AM8 tariff flag with reject severity while AM7 remains a warning.
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Implementation Guide (IG) updates
CBP announces updates to the Electronic Export Manifest Implementation Guides, adding a new transportation method code and a new response code, available for CERT testing beginning September 17, 2024.
Resolved - ACE Portal log in lissues
CBP announced that a previously reported issue preventing users from logging into the ACE Portal has now been resolved.
ACE Portal log in lissues
CBP reports that users are currently unable to log into the ACE Portal and states that technical teams are working to resolve the issue, with an update to follow once resolved.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, September 14, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, September 15, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on September 14, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on September 15, 2024.
Courtesy Notice Schedule Update
CBP announced a change to the delivery timing of Courtesy Notices for Suspension, Extensions, and Liquidations, moving from the 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sunday window to an 11:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Sunday window starting September 15, 2024. No format changes to the notices were made.
Update Electronic Export Manifest Implementation Guides Appendix P – Pilot Participants Carriers Submitting Electronically
CBP updated the ACE Export Manifest Implementation Guides Appendix P to add CG Railway, LLC as a pilot participant submitting Electronic Export Manifest data, exempting it from paper CF 1302A submission requirements.
REMINDER: Updates to ACE Drawback Module for Petroleum Superfund Taxes (CBP-164) deploys September 17, 2024
CBP reminds trade that on September 17, 2024, ACE will deploy a new accounting class code enabling drawback of Petroleum Superfund taxes, with EDI impacts to be discussed at an upcoming Biweekly Trade Support Call.
REMINDER: 2024 ACE User Satisfaction Survey Closes Today
CBP reminds trade community members that the 2024 ACE Customer Satisfaction Survey closes today, encouraging participation via the provided link.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window
CBP announced a scheduled maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on September 11, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.