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CSMS # 62413533 -Update to CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide Document & ACAS Frequently Asked Questions

United States Customs and Border Patrol

CBP has updated the ACAS Implementation Guide which can be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/air-cargo-advance-screening-acas-implementation-guide The Updated Frequently Asked Questions for ACAS can be found at:  https://www.cbp.gov/document/faqs/enhanced-air-cargo-advance-screening-frequently-asked-questions For questions about implementation of these changes, please contact ntcacasonboarding@cbp.dhs.gov. For technical questions, please contact your assigned Client Representative.

UPDATE: New Deployment Date for Automated Enforcement of Entry Type 86 Filing Deadlines

United States Customs and Border Patrol

Cargo Systems Messaging ServiceCSMS # 61668562 – UPDATE: New Deployment Date for Automated Enforcement of Entry Type 86 Filing DeadlinesOn August 17, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy an update to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) that enforces the requirement to file Entry Type (ET) 86 transactions prior to or upon the […]

CSMS # 61620300 – CATAIR V92 Updates

United States Customs and Border Patrol

CSMS # 61620300 – Updated Entry Summary Create/Update CATAIR V92: Custom User Fees The CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V92 has been updated to include the FY25 Custom User Fee.  The updated document is available at the ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) page (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/catair), posted under the Chapters: Current Capabilities tab. […]

Revocation of 12 Section 232 General Approved Exclusions

CSMS # 61248079 – GUIDANCE: Revocation of 12 Section 232 General Approved Exclusions The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, May 20, 2024, final rule revoking 12 previously granted Section 232 General Approved Exclusions (GAEs). BACKGROUNDOn May 20, 2024, Department of Commerce, Bureau […]

Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions

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 […]

CSMS # 61139474 – USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Organic Filing Requirements

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, […]

CSMS # 59186152 – Update to Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages

CSMS # 59186152 – Reminder: Update to Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages (1C) in Air Environment (Non-Express) deploys January 27 On January 27, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Update to the Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages (1C) in Air Environment (Non-Express) enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment […]

Red Sea / Gulf of Aden – update on transits

Following the 30 December incident involving our vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, we have made the decision to pause all transits through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenging situation. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and we will continue to pause all cargo movement […]

NCBFAA Briefs Members on What to Expect from CBP and PGAs During Government Shutdown

NCBFAA held an hour-long webinar for members on Friday, Sept. 29, to offer key insights on what to expect from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and key Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) with trade hold authority during a government shutdown which is anticipated to begin at midnight, Oct. 1. The discussion was led by NCBFAA President […]