CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that in order to perform some previously unplanned maintenance on November 20, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration's OASIS system was scheduled to be down at 4:00 am until 6:00 am. As a result, FDA was to be operating under the Prior Notice Scenario 2 contingency. (CSMS 08-000310, dated 11/19/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17336&page=&srch_argv=08-000310&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)
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1. OASIS Downtime Scheduled for 4 - 6 a.m. on November 20th
2. CBP Posts CAMIR-Intermodal Amendment 16
CBP posted Amendment 16 to the Customs Automated Manifest Interface Requirements (CAMIR)-Intermodal. According to CBP, the CAMIR-Intermodal was amended as follows:
The "Requirements" and "How Are We Doing" chapters have been updated to reflect a new zip code for CBP located in Springfield, Virginia.
(Amendment 16, dated November 2008, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/camir_intermodal/changes/change_16_0908.ctt/change_16_0908.doc)
3. CBP Publishes TRQ/TPL Close Dates, Updates Workbooks
CBP posted updated Excel workbooks containing historical information and TRQ/TPL fill dates for the following:
Chapter 17 Additional U.S. Note 5 Raw Sugar
Chapter 17 Additional U.S. Note 8 Sugar Blends
Chapter 19 Additional U.S. Note 3 Mixes and Doughs
Chapter 21 Additional U.S. Note 4 Mixed Condiments and Mixed Seasonings
Chapter 24 Additional U.S. Note 5 Tobacco
Chapter 4 Additional U.S. Note 10 Dairy Products
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 5 Cotton
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 6 Cotton
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 7 Cotton
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 8 Cotton
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 9 Cotton
Chapter 52 Additional U.S. Note 10 Cotton
Mandarin Oranges
African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textiles
Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) Textiles
U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) Textiles
U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)Textiles
(Workbooks, posted 11/17/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/quotatariff_fill_rates/)
4. DTOPS is Up and Running
CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that the new Decal Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS) is up and running. CBP also points out some helpful information for carriers regarding DTOPS. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/18/08 news, 08111815, for previous BP summary announcing that DTOPS went live on November 17th, etc.) (CSMS 08-000308, dated 11/19/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17334&page=&srch_argv=08-000308&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)
5. Other CBP Postings and Messages
Nov. 19th ACE problem fixed. CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that the problem with delays with ACE processing that was announced on November 19, 2008 has been fixed. (CSMS messages, hyperlinked, 08-000311 and 08-000313)
AD/CVD points of contact. CBP has posted a notice providing a list of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) points of contact. (Notice, dated 11/18/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/cargo_summary/trade_contacts/ad_cvd_contact.xml)
First RFID technology upgrades complete. CBP has issued a news release announcing that technology upgrades are complete at the Pacific Highway and Peace Arch border crossings with Canada, and at the Mariposa and DeConcini ports of entry in Nogales, AZ. These locations mark the start for new Radio Frequency Identification technology deployments at 354 vehicle primary lanes in northern and southern border ports. (News release, dated 11/18/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/11182008.xml)
NEXUS to be Unavailable in GOES System December 1 - 3. According to CBP, NEXUS will be unavailable in the Global Online Enrollment System from Monday, December 1, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. eastern time to Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m. eastern time. Travelers will still be able to use their NEXUS cards at NEXUS kiosks at airports and at land borders. (Information available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/nexus_prog/)
6. Miscellaneous CBP Messages on AD and CV Duty Actions
The antidumping and countervailing messages CBP issues on behalf of the International Trade Administration are now only available on CBP's Web site at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. AD and CV ABI administrative messages are no longer issued.
An overview of a number of recent AD/CV messages posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, are provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)