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Resolved - Liquidation Courtesy Notices for September 8, 2024
CBP announced that it resolved an issue with the transmission of Liquidation Courtesy Notices for September 8, 2024, with all notices sent by 11:00 p.m. on September 9, 2024.
NEW BIS LICENSE TYPE C70 – IMPLEMENTED EXPORT CONTROL (IEC)
CBP announces that BIS has established a new AES license exception code C70 (Implemented Export Control) along with new ECCNs, requiring AES filers to follow updated reporting rules to avoid fatal errors.
Updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Posted to CBP.gov/ACE
CBP announced that an updated, notional ACE Development and Deployment Schedule has been posted to CBP.gov/ACE, subject to change.
Marking Requirements for Repackaged Prescription Medication Imported into the United States
CBP issued a ruling (HQ H283420) and fact sheet clarifying country of origin marking requirements for repackaged prescription medication imported into the United States, requiring such medications sold to retail customers to be marked with country of origin.
Liquidation Courtesy Notices for September 8, 2024
CBP notes that Liquidation Courtesy Notices for September 8, 2024 were not sent and states it is working to transmit them as soon as possible, with a confirmation message to follow.
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Program User Fees
CBP reminds stakeholders that USDA APHIS's final rule amending Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) program user fees takes effect October 1, 2024, with the small aircraft exemption removal effective April 1, 2025.
Cotton Fee Requirement in de Minimis
CBP clarifies that the USDA Upland cotton fee does not apply to entries qualifying for informal entry, including de minimis shipments, per 7 CFR 1205.510(b)(4).
Drawback: Updated Filing Requirements for Drawback Claims that Designate Hazardous Substance Superfund Taxes (Superfund)
CBP announces new ACE programming and filing requirements for drawback claims designating Superfund taxes, including required documentation and a deadline to resubmit affected unliquidated claims under new class code 374.
Publication of ACE Cargo Release Business Rules and Process Document, Version 2.0 (External)
CBP announced publication of an updated Version 2.0 of the ACE Cargo Release Business Rules and Process Document for trade, available on CBP.gov. Questions can be directed to the specified CBP email address.
GUIDANCE: Section 232 Additional Duties on Certain Steel Imports from Mexico
CBP provides guidance on Section 232 25 percent tariffs on certain steel and derivative steel articles from Mexico under Proclamation 10783, including required HTSUS Chapter 99 reporting classifications, steel mill certificate submission via DIS, and upcoming ACE functionality for reporting country of melt and pour effective November 21, 2024. It also addresses FTZ treatment and references exclusion procedures.
Information on Deployment of New Drawback Claim Substitution Indicator for Retail Sales
CBP announces the deployment of a new drawback claim substitution indicator for retail sales claims, clarifying when it is accepted based on country and provision codes, with links to updated implementation guides.
REMINDER: Implementation of Accelerated Payment for USMCA Drawback Claims Now Available
CBP reminds trade that Accelerated Payment is now available for all USMCA drawback claims as of August 20, 2024, and explains how claimants can request AP for prospective or existing unliquidated claims.
In-bond Regulations – Reporting In-bond Arrival with Required FIRMS Code (All MOTs, excluding Air); ACE Report TA-003 (Public FIRMS)
CBP reiterates that FIRMS codes are now mandatory for in-bond arrival reporting (all modes except air) under 19 CFR Part 18, with ACE rejecting submissions lacking a FIRMS code, and describes use of ACE Report TA-003 to locate FIRMS codes.
Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate (TRLED) Webinar Series: September 10-12, 2024
CBP announces a September 10-12, 2024 webinar series on reporting suspected trade violations online and filing EAPA allegations, with free registration available via WebEx.
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements – Appendix O – ITAR § 126.7
CBP updated the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) Appendix O to add a new ITAR § 126.7 exemption code for certain defense article/service exports involving Australia and the United Kingdom.
ACAS Vague and Unacceptable Description Rejection
CBP has implemented nationwide rejection of vague cargo descriptions in Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS), with a 30-day warning period ending October 6, 2024, after which rejections using error code MISSING_CARGO_DESC will begin October 7, 2024. Filers must ensure precise cargo descriptions per 19 CFR 122.48b(d) and update systems/processes accordingly.
REMINDER: 2024 ACE User Satisfaction Survey is Open
CBP reminds trade community members that the 2024 ACE User Satisfaction Survey is open and encourages participation before it closes on September 11, 2024.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance: September 7-8, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on September 7, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on September 8, 2024.
Available: Updated Version of the ACE CATAIR Drawback Guidelines
CBP announced an updated Draft Version 25 of the ACE CATAIR Drawback Guidelines, correcting information in the Notes 1 section of the Revenue Totals (Input 90-Record).
GUIDANCE: Section 232 Additional Duties on Certain Aluminum Imports from Mexico
CBP provides guidance on Section 232 additional duties for certain aluminum and derivative aluminum imports from Mexico, effective July 10, 2024, including applicable duty rates based on country of smelt/cast, reporting requirements, FTZ treatment, and exclusion procedures.