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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program – New HTS Code Flagging and Filing Reminders
USDA's National Organic Program reminds filers of an upcoming change to ACE tariff flagging (from 'may file' to 'must file') for certain HTS codes and clarifies correct use of NOP Import Certificate numbers and OR1/OR2 message sets in ACE filings.
Section 232 Auto Credit Report Now Available in ACE Reports
CBP announced a new ACE Reports tool (TR-015 Section 232 Auto Credit) that allows importers and brokers to track import adjustment offset amounts claimed against Section 232 automobile parts duties by license number.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, February 7, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, February 8, 2026
CBP announces a scheduled ACE production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, February 7, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Information: Quota Bulletin 26-134 2026 Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP)
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-134 announcing the 2026 Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP) tariff preference level quota period, opening February 9, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with related entry timing and proration procedures for the opening date.
Information: Quota Bulletin 26-407 2026 AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) Limits
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-407 announcing the 2026 AGOA tariff-preference limits and quota period for eligible apparel goods from designated sub-Saharan African countries, with an opening date of February 9, 2026.
Updated Draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR
CBP posted an updated draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR clarifying that the Air Master Bill of Lading requires a minimum of 7 characters, with the related validation rule (029) deployment anticipated no earlier than March 5, 2026.
FOLLOW-UP: NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Restrictions and Certification of Admissibility (COA) Requirements
CBP provides follow-up clarification on NOAA Fisheries' MMPA seafood import restrictions, detailing how to complete and submit the Certification of Admissibility (COA) electronically through ACE's Document Imaging System, including timing requirements before and after release.
Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Spring 2026 Registration Information
CBP announces that registration for the Spring 2026 Customs Broker License Exam (April 22, 2026) opens February 9, 2026 and closes March 11, 2026, with registration links available on CBP.gov.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2601 and 2602
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2601 and 2602, which include tariff schedule updates such as Section 232 semiconductor-related HTS changes, Fall 2025 484(f) updates, and 2025 Cotton Fee assessments.
Resolved – ACE Reports 524 Time Out Error
CBP announces that a deployment on January 29, 2026 resolved the increased occurrence of 524 time-out errors in the ACE Reports application, with no impact to trade operations.
Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Coffee Harvested in Mexico by Finca Monte Grande
CBP announces a Withhold Release Order against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande in Mexico, directing detention of shipments at all U.S. ports of entry based on evidence of forced labor under 19 U.S.C. § 1307.
UPDATE: Additional Parties Qualified for the Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries”
CBP announces additional parties certified as qualified to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments under Executive Order 14324, which suspended de minimis treatment, and directs stakeholders to the updated list on CBP.gov and related guidance.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, January 31, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, February 1, 2026
CBP announces a scheduled standard invasive maintenance window for the ACE production system from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Revamped Forced Labor Website and 2026 Update to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Enforcement Statistics Dashboard
CBP announces a revamped Forced Labor website and a 2026 update to the UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard, providing enhanced data, filters, and visualizations on UFLPA enforcement actions.
REMINDER: 2026 Customs Broker Annual Permit User Fee Due Date – January 30, 2026
CBP reminds customs brokers that the 2026 annual permit user fee of $185.38 is due by January 30, 2026, and must be paid through the eCBP portal to avoid permit revocation.
REMINDER: Support Call Today for Electronic Refund and Add Notify Party Features in the ACE Portal
CBP reminds the trade community of a user readiness support call to help prepare for electronic ACH refunds and new notify party features in the ACE Portal ahead of the February 6, 2026 mandatory transition.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on January 28, 2025
CBP announced a scheduled invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment on January 28, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
REMINDER: Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule Effective February 6 – New FAQs Now Available
CBP reminds the trade community that beginning February 6, 2026, all refunds will be issued electronically via ACH per the Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule, and highlights new FAQs and resources to prepare for the transition.
Transmission of Invalid Affirmation of Compliance Code “FTZ” for FDA
FDA reminds filers that the Affirmation of Compliance code 'FTZ' is invalid for FDA submissions and will be removed from ACE Appendix PGA with the February 21, 2026 deployment, after which its use will cause FDA data rejects.
UPDATE: ACE Air EDI and Entry Summary EDI Experiencing Slow Processing
CBP reports ongoing network issues causing slow processing of ACE Air EDI and Entry Summary EDI, and asks trade filers not to resend transmissions since original submissions will still be processed.