CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings

1. Details on December 26th CBP Holiday

2. December 16th Version of Importer Security Filing Transaction Set

CBP has posted a December 16, 2008 version of its Input to CBP CAMIR-Intermodal Importer Security Filing (ISF) transaction set. According to CBP, this transaction set is final and conforms to the published 10+2 interim final rule. (See ITT's Online Archives or 12/16/08 news, 08121605, for BP summary of CBP posting an earlier final version of this transaction set.) (Transaction set available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/sf_transaction_sets/inp_cbp_camir.ctt/inp_cbp_camir.doc)

3. CBP Issues Its ACE Trade Account Owner December 2008 Update

CBP has issued the December 2008 ACE Trade Account Owner monthly update as an attachment to a CSMS message. According to the update, in preparation for the Ocean and Rail Manifest (M1) release scheduled for the spring of 2009, CBP will deploy several portal enhancements in January 2009. Some enhancements will impact the way users currently operate in the Portal. For example, users will be required to select an "Account Type" view and click "Go" in order to navigate to their desired view. Other enhancements include aesthetic changes, changes to the sign-on and sign-off process, access to an additional reference file, and new reporting capability for ocean carriers.

CBP's update also covers topics such as Inauguration Day not being considered a federal holiday for Periodic Monthly Statement, port and calendar information now being available in ACE, a 2008 "wrap up" of ACE, etc. (December 2008 update available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/docs/17372_105995914/Final_December_2008_TAO_v5.pdf)

4. CBP to Update ACE Portal Access Terms and Conditions

CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that it will be updating the terms and conditions for ACE portal account access. According to CBP sources, CBP will be updating the "address" and "for further information contact" sections of the terms and conditions to read as follows:

ADDRESSES: please send your comments concerning this notice via email to: CSPO@dhs.gov

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: please send your comments via email to: ASD.Assistance@cbp.dhs.gov

(CSMS 08-000347, dated 12/17/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17374&page=&srch_argv=08-000347&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

5. Reminder on Toll Free Number for ACE Support

CBP has issued a CSMS message reminding the trade that effective on May 30, 2008 a new toll free phone number (1-866-530-4172) was made available for contacting the ACE Advanced Support Team. To ensure there is no delay in handling requests, the trade should contact 1-866-530-4172, option 1. (CSMS 08-000348, dated 12/18/08, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17375&page=&srch_argv=08-000348&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

6. Map of Southwest Border Fence Project

CBP has posted a map following the progress of the Southwest Border Fence Project. (Map, dated 12/17/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/highlights/fence_map.ctt/fence_map.pdf)

7. 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.)