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UPDATE: Integration of the AD/CVD and Entry Summary Data Universes in ACE Reports – New Date for AD/CVD Universe Retirement
CBP reminds users that the AD/CVD data universe in ACE Reports is being retired on May 2, 2024, and that users should repoint saved reports to the now-integrated Entry Summary universe.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification (test) environment invasive maintenance window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
April 15 Cargo Processing Delays Resolved
CBP reported that a cargo release processing delay occurred on April 15 starting at 2115 ET, was identified and resolved by 2330-2340 ET with no messages lost, and entry type 86 processing was unaffected.
UPDATE: ACE Portal Modernization: Periodic Monthly Statement Features and VECS Launch Button Now Available – New Date for Post-deployment Support Call
CBP announces that Periodic Monthly Statement features and the VECS launch button have been migrated to the modernized ACE Portal, and provides a new date (April 24) for a post-deployment support call along with training resource links.
Guidance on Submitting Large Documents via Email to the Document Image System
CBP advises filers submitting documents to the Document Image System via email to keep cumulative attachment size under 30MB, as larger emails will be rejected, and to split larger submissions into multiple emails.
ACE Rail import manifest status notifications missing
CBP notes that some ACE rail import manifest status notifications are missing due to a technical issue, which is being addressed by the ACE technical team with a follow-up notice to come once resolved.
Withhold Release Order on Shanghai Select Safety Products and its Subsidiaries
CBP announces a Withhold Release Order effective April 10, 2024, directing detention of work gloves from Shanghai Select Safety Products Company and its two subsidiaries based on suspected forced/convict labor in violation of 19 U.S.C. § 1307. The notice explains the WRO enforcement process and how importers may contest detentions or report forced labor allegations.
Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Final Rule Set to Take Effect April 17, 2024
CBP announces that the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Final Rule, which formalizes procedures, the EAPA Portal, and an Administrative Protective Order process for evasion investigations, takes effect April 17, 2024.
ACE Certification Environment is back up and Operational.
CBP announced that the ACE Certification environment is back up and fully operational.
OFAC Determination, Prohibitions Related to Imports of Aluminum, Copper, and Nickel of Russian Federation Origin
CBP notes an OFAC determination under Executive Order 14068 prohibiting the importation of aluminum, copper, and nickel of Russian Federation origin, with an exception for such goods produced before April 13, 2024, and advises that prohibited entries require production-level documentation to determine admissibility.
Delay of Cargo Release Deployment for Late Filing of Entry Type 86 Transactions
CBP announces a delay, until further notice, of the deployment that would prevent Entry Type 86 transactions from being filed after conveyance arrival; a future CSMS will announce the new deployment date.
ACE Certification Environment is down and unavailable.
CBP announced that the ACE Certification Environment is down due to infrastructure issues, and technical teams are working to resolve it, with a follow-up notification to be issued once fixed.
ACE Portal Modernization: Link to MID Search Tool Now Available in the Modernized ACE Portal
CBP announced that a link to the Manufacturer Identification (MID) search tool is now available under the References tab in the modernized ACE Portal, and reminded users that exact MID code and company name matches are required for search results.
Correction to CSMS # 59188461 – Forced Labor UFLPA Protests
CBP issued a correction to CSMS #59188461, clarifying that filers requesting UFLPA-related reviews in ACE Protest should select 'Merchandise Excluded from Entry' as the Issue rather than 'Other'.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance: Saturday, April 13, 2024, to Sunday, April 14, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Update on Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages
CBP provides an update on nationwide ACE cargo messaging that notifies filers of shipments with vague merchandise descriptions, explaining the messaging format and compliance expectations for brokers, carriers, and filers. It directs parties to correct vague descriptions such as "gift" or "parts" and outlines related regulatory requirements for precise cargo descriptions.
Resolved - Inbonds Receiving "95999 Batch Rejected" Message
CBP announced that the issue causing in-bond (QP/WP) transactions to receive a '95999 Batch Rejected' message has been resolved, following implementation of new validations to Batch Control Header and Trailer Records in ACE per the CATAIR Batch & Block Control chapter.
Truck Manifest Outage and Validation Update During the ACE Production Environment Standard Invasive Maintenance Window – April 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET
CBP announced a Truck Manifest outage during the ACE standard maintenance window on April 11, 2024, during which new validations for Unit of Measure, Weight Unit Code, Hazmat Code, and Foreign Port of Lading Code will be implemented in EDI Truck E-Manifest.
Resolved-ACE import manifest status notifications missing Ocean/Rail
CBP resolved a prior ACE issue where import manifest status notifications were missing for rail bills with ocean carriers as second notify parties, resending affected notifications, which in some cases caused duplicate postings that CBP is working to address.
Publication of Entry Type 86 Guidance Fact Sheet
CBP announced publication of an Entry Type 86 Guidance Fact Sheet providing additional information on Entry Type 86 filings, available in CBP's Fact Sheet library and linked from the eCommerce and Customs Brokers webpages.