CSMS # 61247712 – GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the 14-day transition period extending 429 product specific exclusions (352 previously reinstated exclusions and 77 COVID-related) through June 14, 2024, and extending certain exclusions through May 31, 2025. BACKGROUNDOn May 30, 2024, United […]
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Jul
Jul
CSMS # 61163504 – Harmonized System Updates (HSU) 2407 and 2408 CBP was advised CSMS were missed for HSU 2407 and 2408. PLEASE NOTE: HTS extract files for both HSUs 2407 and 2408 were released already following each update. All ABI Participants that receive the HTS extract data file for free automatically should have received […]
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Jun
CSMS # 61139474 – USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Organic Filing Requirements – Filings with AM8 tariff flag to be enforced with reject severity starting September 19, 2024 As noted in CSMS 59863856, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) – Strengthening Organic Enforcement regulations became mandatory effective March 19, 2024. Since that date, […]
Client Advisory, News Post, Shipping, steel, Supply Chains
CSMS # 60876581 – Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2405
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Jun
Jun
Cargo Systems Messaging ServiceCSMS # 60876581 – Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2405Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2405 was created on June 4, 2024, and contains 13 harmonized tariff records and 44 ABI records. In support of the PGA Message Set, Partner Government Agency (PGA), HSU 2405 includes update to PGA flag indicator (FD3 and FD1) for […]
Asia, China, Domestic Ports, News Post, Shipping, Supply Chains, Trade Tariffs
GDLSK News Alert: USTR Issues Report
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May
May
GDLSK News Alert: USTR Issues Report of its Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the “China 301” Investigation; Proposes Additional Tariffs and Other Measures On May 14, 2024, the office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) issued its long awaited report: Four-Year Review Of Actions Taken In The Section 301 Investigation: China’s Acts, Policies, And […]
CSMS Update, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 60400881 – GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Conforming Amendment
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May
May
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR’s) conforming amendment to one previously reinstated Section 301 exclusion, replacing Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification 2929.90.5090 with HTSUS classification 2929.90.5095 effective January 1, 2024. BACKGROUNDOn January 19, 2024, USTR published Federal Register Notice (FRN), “Notice […]
CSMS Update, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 60040952 – Cybersecurity Alert – Scammers Impersonate CBP Employees
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Apr
Apr
CSMS # 60040952 – Cybersecurity Alert – Scammers Impersonate CBP Employees Cargo Systems Messaging ServiceCSMS # 60040952 – Cybersecurity Alert – Scammers Impersonate CBP EmployeesImpersonation scams are on the rise. Scammers are posing as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees and demanding payment or sensitive information. If you receive one of these calls, hang […]
CSMS Update, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 60013677 – GUIDANCE: 2024 Second Quarter Section 232 Quota Bulletins
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Apr
Apr
CSMS # 60013677 – GUIDANCE: 2024 Second Quarter Section 232 Quota Bulletins Please refer to the Quota Bulletins Webpage at: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins for the documents listed below addressing quantity thresholds for April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. Bulletins for Section 232 second quarter programs are available at these linked pages: QB 24-602 2024 Second Quarter Absolute Quota […]
CSMS Update, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 60011750 – Announcement of Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages
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Apr
Apr
CSMS # 60011750 – Announcement of Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages On April 1, 2024, CBP will nationally implement cargo messaging to communicate with the entry filer on shipments that have vague noncompliant cargo descriptions. 19 CFR § 4.7a, 122.48a, 123.91, 123.92 and 128.21 require a precise, or specific, description of the merchandise. Carriers and […]
CSMS Update, News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 59226940 Tariff Flag Updates for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Feb
Feb
CSMS # 59226940 – Starting February 5, 2024, Tariff Flag Updates Will be Made for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Starting on Monday, February 5, 2024, tariff flag updates will be made for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Changes include: Please contact fwsole_ace_support@fws.gov with any questions.