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Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Ocean 350 Implementation Guide Update
CBP updated the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) ACE Exports Ocean X12-350 Implementation Guide, changing the Seal Number requirement in the M7 Segment from Mandatory to Optional, now live in production.
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Truck Manifest Implementation Guide (IG) X.12 and UNEDIFACT Standard (version 1.0)
CBP announced the posting of new Truck Manifest implementation guides (version 1.0) for X.12 and UNEDIFACT standards for the ACE Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) system. These are first-iteration documents, not updates to prior guides.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, February 21, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, February 22, 2026
CBP announces a scheduled ACE Production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, February 21, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Update - Information: Quota Bulletin 26-223 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 1
CBP updated Quota Bulletin 26-223 detailing the 2026 Argentina beef tariff-rate quota Tranche 1, opening February 13, 2026 and closing March 31, 2026, with quarterly tranche limits and proration rules explained.
Deployment UPDATE Related to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Supplemental Guide, DRAFT Version 2.6
CBP announces an update to the FDA Supplemental Guide draft version 2.6, clarifying a validation rule and rescheduling the production deployment to March 10, 2026.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on Wednesday February 18, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET
CBP announces a scheduled ACE Certification standard invasive maintenance window on February 18, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2604
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2604, published February 13, 2026, containing 27 harmonized tariff records and 143 ABI records, including USDA AMS National Organic Program HTS flag changes and Argentina Beef Quota HTS updates.
CBP Issues Proposed Rule to Require Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Vessel (Ocean) Mode of Transportation
CBP published a proposed rule requiring mandatory use of the ACE Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) system for outbound vessel cargo transactions, with public comments accepted until April 13, 2026.
ACE Duty Calculations for up to 32 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Codes Set to Deploy February 17, 2026
CBP announces that on February 17, 2026 it will deploy an ACE enhancement enabling duty calculation validation for entry summary lines with up to 32 HTS codes, generating condition codes 624 and 627 when filer-provided duty amounts do not match calculated values.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Releases FY 2026 Webinar Schedule: Learn to Report Trade Violations & File Enforce and Protect Act Allegations
CBP announced its FY 2026 quarterly webinar schedule for training on how to use the Trade Violations Reporting tool and how to file Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations, with registration required in advance.
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) Appendix O – DDTC ITAR Codes
CBP announced an update to AESTIR Appendix O adding a new DDTC ITAR exemption code (126.9U) related to temporary export/import of certain vessels, with links to further guidance.
Information: Quota Bulletin 26-223 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 1
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-223 announcing the opening of Tranche 1 (February 13–March 31, 2026) for an additional 80,000 metric ton tariff-rate quota of Argentine beef, to be administered in four quarterly tranches through 2026.
ACE Import Manifest Update: New Carnet Error Codes Available in CERT
CBP announced enhancements to the ACE certification environment enabling truck import manifest filers to submit Carnet numbers and expiration dates, with updated implementation guides and new error codes, to be deployed to production on March 24, 2026.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2603
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2603, published February 10, 2026, containing 140 tariff records and 530 ABI records, including AGOA, HOPE, and HELP updates plus adjustments related to additional duties on imports from India.
REMINDER: Support Call Today for Electronic Refund and Add Notify Party Features in the ACE Portal
CBP reminds the trade community of a support call today to address questions on electronic ACH refunds and the new ACE Portal notify party feature.
UPDATED GUIDANCE – Modifying Additional Duties on Imports from India
CBP announces that additional 25% ad valorem duties on products of India under EO 14329 no longer apply to goods entered on or after February 7, 2026, and provides guidance on correcting previously filed entries via PSC or protest.
Announcement – CSMS User Satisfaction Survey
CBP announces a CSMS User Satisfaction Survey to gather feedback on trade communications, open until February 27, 2026.
Updated Procedures to Add Notify Parties (CBP Form 4811)
CBP updated the CBP Form 4811 (Special Address Notification, 12/25) and procedures for adding, modifying, or revoking notify parties ahead of the February 6, 2026 transition to electronic refunds, including a new ACE Portal feature for adding notify parties.
GUIDANCE: Reauthorization of Preferential Trade Legislative (PTL) Programs - African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Haiti Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE), and Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP)
CBP provides guidance on the reauthorization of AGOA, Haiti HOPE, and Haiti HELP trade preference programs through December 31, 2026, including instructions for filing SPI codes, resuming quota claims, and requesting retroactive duty refunds for entries made during the program lapse from October 1, 2025 through February 3, 2026. It clarifies that refunds apply only to general ad valorem duties and not to AD/CVD, Section 232, MPF, or IEEPA-related duties, and sets an August 2, 2026 deadline for refund requests.
Electronic Refunds IFR Effective Today – Updated FAQs Now Available
CBP announces that, effective today under the Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule, it will issue refunds electronically via ACH with limited exceptions, and has updated the ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs and related resources.