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Retirement of the Truck Manifest Legacy Data Universe in ACE Reports Overnight Saturday, January 27, 2024
CBP announces the retirement of the Truck Manifest Legacy Data Universe in ACE Reports during maintenance on Saturday, January 27, 2024, and instructs users to re-point saved reports to the new Truck Manifest Universe before January 28 using a provided quick reference guide.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance – 10:00 p.m. ET January 27, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET January 28, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE production system from 10:00 p.m. ET on January 27, 2024, to 4:00 a.m. ET on January 28, 2024.
Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate (TRLED) Webinar Series for Fiscal Year 2024
CBP announced a second round of free webinars in March 2024 covering the Trade Violations Reporting tool and EAPA allegation filing, including a session for small businesses.
Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) Renewals for Trade Participants
CBP reminds trade participants who transmit data directly to its automated systems that they must maintain a signed Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA), renewable every three years, and provides instructions/links for submitting eISA or MPLS ISA forms.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER! (VIRTUAL SPOTS AVAILABLE) - 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit
CBP reminds trade members that registration for the 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit, including virtual participation, closes March 14, 2024.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Investigations: Certain Glass Wine Bottles from Chile, the People’s Republic of China, and Mexico
CBP announces the Department of Commerce's initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on certain glass wine bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico, providing scope and case number details.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window – January 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announces a scheduled ACE Certification environment maintenance window on January 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
**REMINDER** ACE Account and Subaccount Merge Request Letter Email Procedure; Do Not Mail or Courier Account Merge Letters
CBP reminds filers that ACE account and subaccount merge or divestiture requests must be submitted electronically via email to the National Account Manager or ACE Portal Account Administrator, not by mail or courier, and outlines the required letter contents and submission process.
Updated ABI Software Vendors List Posted
CBP announces that an updated Automated Broker Interface (ABI) Software Vendors List has been posted, with a link to the document provided.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Product Codes
FDA CFSAN has created new product codes for basil sauce and banana palm leaves, effective immediately, with feedback directed to the Product Code Builder team.
ACE Reports Upgrade to Business Objects 4.3 – Schedule Now Available for Deployment Support Calls and Live Demonstration
CBP announces the ACE Reports application upgrade to SAP Business Objects 4.3 on January 27, 2024, and provides a schedule of deployment support calls and a live demonstration for trade users.
UPDATE: Pre-Deployment Support Calls Cancelled for Upcoming ACE Deployment: Automation of CBP Form 6051D for Detentions of Cargo Filed in ACE, including UFLPA Detentions
CBP announced that pre-deployment support calls scheduled for January 23, 2024 for the upcoming ACE deployment automating CBP Form 6051D detention processing (including UFLPA detentions) have been cancelled, though the deployment itself remains scheduled for January 27, 2024.
Office Closure – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - Detroit, Michigan Cashier Office
CBP announces that the Detroit, Michigan Cashier Office will be closed on January 23, 2024 due to expected inclement weather, and advises filers who cannot meet deadlines to contact their Client Representative.
INFORMATION: Changes to AGOA Benefits for Mauritania, Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, and Uganda; Extension of Duty-Free Benefits for Agriculture Imports from Israel
CBP announces changes to AGOA duty-free eligibility—reinstating Mauritania and terminating benefits for Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, and Uganda—effective January 1, 2024, along with a one-year extension of duty-free treatment for certain Israeli agricultural imports.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance – 10:00 p.m. ET January 20, 2024 to 4:00 a.m. ET January 21, 2024
CBP announced a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on January 20, 2024 to 4:00 a.m. ET on January 21, 2024.
APHIS ACE Message Set Reminders for Cargo Destined to Plant Inspection Stations
APHIS reminds ACE filers of correct procedures for cargo destined to Plant Inspection Stations, including proper Government Agency Processing Code, seed lot characteristic qualifier codes, and reporting permits/phytosanitary certificates in the PG13/14 LPCO section.
Update to the Entry Type 86 Test Published in the Federal Register
CBP published an updated Federal Register notice modifying the ACE Entry Type 86 test, changing the filing deadline to upon or prior to arrival and clarifying which regulations are waived and the consequences of misconduct by test participants.
Update to Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages (1C) in Air Environment (Non-Express) on Agenda for January 18 Biweekly Trade Support Call
CBP announces a January 27, 2024 ACE deployment updating the timing of Entry Type 86 automatic release messages (1C) for non-express air cargo, to be discussed on the January 18 Biweekly Trade Support Call.
FDA Database Upgrade and Scheduled Down Time: Saturday January 20, 2024, 10 p.m. ET to Sunday January 21, 2024, 5 a.m. ET
FDA announced a scheduled database upgrade and downtime affecting Import Operations systems (IWS, ITACS, and most Prior Notice applications) from the evening of January 20 to the morning of January 21, 2024, during which FDA will not process inbound entries or outbound messages. The notice advises filing Prior Notices early and provides alternate contact methods for affected systems during the outage.
FDA Posts Document Related to Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Products for Importers
FDA has published a document providing information importers need to successfully file entries for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) tobacco products through ACE. Importers are encouraged to share this information with their customs brokers to avoid delays in FDA admissibility determinations.