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TYPE 86 ENTRY NOT ALLOWED AFTER ARRIVAL ERROR GENERATING IN PROD
CBP identified and corrected an issue causing a 'Type 86 Entry Not Allowed After Arrival' error in production, and instructs filers to resend affected entries for processing.
Inbonds Receiving "95999 Batch Rejected" Message
CBP notes that inbond filings are receiving a '95999 Batch Rejected' message and is investigating the issue, with a resolution notice to follow.
**RESOLVED** TTB Entries - Invalid Permit Number Per PGA Warning Message
CBP announces that the previously reported PDW 'Invalid Permit Number Per PGA' warning message affecting TTB entries with permits on file has been resolved.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance – April 6, 2024, to April 7, 2024
CBP announces a scheduled invasive maintenance window for ACE Production Standard from 10:00 p.m. ET on April 6, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on April 7, 2024.
Truck Manifest will have an outage during the ACE Production Environment Standard Invasive Maintenance window from 5:00 a.m. ET to 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 4
CBP announced that Truck Manifest, including EDI message processing and the Truck Trade Portal, will be offline during a scheduled ACE Production Environment maintenance window from 5:00-7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 4.
Cargo Release Certification Deployment for Late Filing of Entry Type 86 Transactions
CBP announced an ACE Certification Environment deployment to change validation rules preventing Entry Type 86 filings after conveyance arrival, with production activation scheduled for April 13, 2024.
TTB Entries - Invalid Permit Number Per PGA Warning Message
CBP notes that some TTB Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau entries are receiving an 'Invalid Permit Number Per PGA' warning even when the permit on file is correct, and clarifies this is only a warning, not a rejection, requiring no action if the permit is verified correct. CBP is investigating the cause and will issue a follow-up notice once resolved.
Cybersecurity Alert – Scammers Impersonate CBP Employees
CBP warns that scammers are impersonating CBP employees to demand payment or personal information, and advises recipients to hang up, not engage, and report such calls to the FTC.
ACE Production Extended Invasive Maintenance on 04/04/24 starting at 4:00a.m and ending at 7:00a.m. ET
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Production extended invasive maintenance window on 04/04/24 from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET.
Resolved: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Portal Login Issues
CBP announced that the previously reported CTPAT portal login error has been resolved.
ACE Portal Modernization: Periodic Monthly Statement Features Coming April 13
CBP announces migration of Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) Calendar, participant activation, and designation features from the legacy ACE Portal to the modernized ACE Portal on April 13, 2024, after which legacy PMS functionality will be unavailable. Pre- and post-deployment support calls are scheduled to assist users.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window – April 3, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE Certification environment maintenance window on April 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, during which the system may be unavailable.
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Portal Login Issues
CBP notifies trade members of a known login issue with the CTPAT portal and states that technical support is actively working to resolve it, with an update to follow once resolved.
Update: Electronic Export Manifest – Ocean X12 - 355 Customs Acceptance/Rejection – M13 Segment
CBP updated the ACE Exports Ocean X12-355 Customs Acceptance/Rejection documentation to add the M13 segment to K3 Total Bills/Arrivals Rejected and Accepted, with updated guidance posted on CBP.gov.
GUIDANCE: 2024 Second Quarter Section 232 Quota Bulletins
CBP published Section 232 quota bulletins for steel and aluminum covering the second quarter of 2024 (April 1–June 30), providing estimated quantity thresholds for specific countries, with final limits to appear in the April 1 Commodity Status Report.
Announcement of Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages
CBP announces national implementation on April 1, 2024 of cargo messaging via ACE Cargo Release to notify filers of vague or noncompliant merchandise descriptions, requiring correction with shippers and bill of lading issuers.
Updates to Stow Plans when the Port of Arrival or Discharge Changes
CBP clarifies that when a vessel's Stow Plan changes to a new port of call, both the arrival port and Port of Discharge fields must be updated accordingly, using the overarching port code rather than a specific terminal/location. Questions should be directed to the assigned client representative.
CBP Operational Updates in the Port of Baltimore
CBP provides operational guidance for cargo and vessels affected by disruptions at the Port of Baltimore, including manifest updates, entry/in-bond filing, export documentation changes, and USDA permit considerations for agricultural cargo.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance – 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, March 30, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, March 31, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE production system from 10:00 p.m. ET on March 30, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on March 31, 2024.
Publication of ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document, Version 12.0 (External)
CBP announces publication of Version 12.0 of the ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document, detailing updates across multiple chapters including bonds, quota, ADCVD, reconciliation, and entry procedures. The notice provides an email contact for related questions and comments.