CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
CBP has posted its report to Congress on ACE for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008). The report provides an update on ACE accomplishments, challenges, fiscal status, and upcoming program milestones. (See future issue of ITT for details on the report) (Report, dated 02/27/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace/quarterly_reports/ace_4thqtr_08.ctt/ace_4thqtr_08.pdf)
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1. CBP Reports to Congress on ACE
2. FY 2008 Raw Sugar Year End Results (Including Rollover Quantities)
CBP has issued a memorandum on the raw cane sugar tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imports during the period of October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008 (FY 2008). CBP's notice lists the in-quota limit (may be duty-free or low-duty depending on the country of origin), the quantity entered during FY 2008, and the rollover quantity (if any) that will be charged to the FY 2009 raw cane sugar quota period. (Memo, posted 03/05/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/qbts/qbt2009/qbt_09_518.ctt/qbt_09_518.pdf)
3. Updated TRQ/TPL "Threshold to Fill" List
CBP has posted an updated quick reference to monitor tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and tariff preference levels (TPLs) that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list, which was posted March 4, 2009, is divided into two sections - quotas that are at least 85% filled and quotas that are closed. (List, updated 03/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/commodity/trq_thresh_fill.ctt/trq_thresh_fill.pdf)
4. Message on ITC's New HTS Online Reference Tool
CBP has issued a CSMS message regarding the International Trade Commission's recent release of its new HTS Online Reference Tool. (See ITT's Online Archives or 02/27/09 news, 09022705, for BP summary announcing the release of the tool.) (Message 09-000104, dated 03/05/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17490&page=&srch_argv=09-000104&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)
5. Message on Upcoming 102 Events in NY Area
CBP has issued a CSMS message on the eight upcoming 102 outreach events scheduled for the New York area on March 9 - 12, 2009. (See ITT's Online Archives or 02/27/09 news, 09022730, for most recent BP summary on the list of 102 outreach events, including those scheduled for the NY area.) (Message 09-000103, dated 03/05/09, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17489&page=&srch_argv=09-000103&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)
6. Updated Approved Gaugers and Accredited Labs List
CBP has posted an updated version of its list of approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. (List, dated 03/04/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/gaulist.ctt/gaulist.pdf)
7. News Releases
CBP has issued news releases on the following:
San Diego CBP Adjusts Operating Hours to Accommodate Daylight Savings Time Difference
Seattle-Tacoma CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept Destructive Pests
(News releases, dated 03/03/09 and 03/04/09, hyperlinked)
8. Monthly List of Frequently Updated CBP Web Postings
The following are documents which CBP updates frequently (weekly, monthly, etc.):
(The Web site links below will provide access to CBP's most recent version of these documents.)
ACE electronic truck manifest software developers- a list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) electronic truck manifest. (updated 01/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_info/etruck_tech_info/vendor_list.ctt/vendor_list.doc)
ACE application - the application form for an ACE Portal Account, which can be submitted to CBP via email or mail. (posted 01/09/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace_app_info/)
2008 ACE accomplishments - a list of 2008 ACE accomplishments issued by CBP on a monthly basis. (dated 01/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_accomp/ace_accomp_08.xml.)
ACE At-a-Glance - an updated fact sheet on ACE, which provides information on integrated on-line access, ACE periodic payments, ACE account facts, ACE locations, etc. (updated 02/25/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_glance_sheet.xml.)
ACE e-Manifest Deployment Report - details the number of trucks processed at ACE ports, the number of e-Manifests filed, and the overall e-Manifest/Trade Act compliance percentage for each port. (as of 02/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_info/e-manifests_info/ace_deploy_rpt.ctt/ace_deploy_rpt.xls)
ACE Periodic Monthly Statement - an updated fact sheet on ACE PMS, which gives an overview of PMS, information on how to participate in PMS, and highlights PMS benefits. (dated 01/14/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_monthly_sheet.xml)
Weekly foreign exchange rate multipliers - weekly foreign currency exchange rate multipliers. (last week posted 02/27/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/duty_rates/week_for_currate/)
APIS Pre-Departure certified vendor list - a list of carriers or vendors that have completed testing to process interactive Advance Passenger Information System Pre-Departure data and that have agreed to have their company included on the Certified Vendor List. (dated 10/02/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/inspections_carriers_facilities/apis/apis_vendor_list.ctt/apis_vendor_list.pdf)
TSN committee/subcommittee contact information - a list of the names and email addresses for the CBP co-chairs, trade co-chair(s), and business leads, and tech leads for each of the Trade Support Network (TSN) committees and subcommittees. (updated 02/23/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/trade_support_network/comstructure.ctt/comstructure.pdf.)
ABI data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering data processing services to the trade community for the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). (dated 01/13/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/abi/getting_started/vendor.ctt/vendor.doc.)
Sea AMS data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering Sea Automated Manifest System (AMS) data processing services to the trade community. (dated 02/06/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/sea_processing_services.ctt/sea_vendor.doc.)
Air AMS communication, data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering Air AMS communication and data processing services to the trade community. (dated 02/05/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/air_ams_data.ctt/air_ams_data.doc.)
AMS paperless master in-bond ports - a list of CBP ports in the Paperless Master In-Bond program. (posted 10/23/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/paperless_inbond_ports/amsmibport.ctt/amsmibport.xls.)
NVOCC Sea AMS participants - a list of non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) sea AMS participants. (posted 02/11/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/ams_ports/)
Bond processing statistics- information about the estimated processing times for bond applications, which provide details on a weekly basis. (last week posted 03/02/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/priority_trade/revenue/bonds/pilot_program/bond_stats.ctt/bond_stats.xls.)
RLF contacts- an updated list of remote location filing (RLF) contacts. This list provides the port code, coordinator's name, phone number, and fax number for each of the ports listed. (updated 12/30/08, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls.)
Public ACS FIRMS report- a Facilities Information and Resources Management Systems report that is organized by port code and alphabetical by company name. (updated 02/27/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/firms_30.ctt/firms_30.txt.)
CF 1400 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances)- an electronic query report for CF1400 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by entrances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/cf1400.ctt/cf1400.pdf.)
CF 1401 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances) - an electronic query report for CF1401 of the VMS, in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by clearances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/cf1401.ctt/cf1401.pdf.)
9. 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.)