CBP is seeking comments on a DHS initiative that could eventually result in the integration of global interoperability standards data about Canadian crude and other pipeline commodities into ACE, according to a Federal Register notice.
CBP is expanding the number of supply chain entity party types that can input Global Business Identifiers in the ACE Cargo Release from the original six optional parties or filers to include two new parties: “Intermediary” and “Source,” according to a Federal Register notice seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for CBP's planned changes in information collection.
CBP should put in place an "informed compliance" policy for holds on previously filed in-bond shipments that prohibit their subsequent export, given the lack of automated notifications of those holds to the filer, according to comments that the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America submitted to CBP last week.
The deployment of the second de minimis enhancement in ACE has been delayed "due to a performance issue that was discovered at deployment," CBP said in a Jan. 12 cargo systems message.
CBP proposes to replace the Type 86 process for low-value packages with an "enhanced entry process," requiring a few more data elements than the 10 currently required. Like the Type 86 test, and providing the additional data in exchange for quicker release will continue to be voluntary.
CBP reminded the trade community that the agency will deploy the second release of the "Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments" enhancement in ACE on Jan. 11.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
The final rule requiring importers to electronically file the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Certificates of Compliance will be effective in stages in 2026 and 2027, according to a Federal Register notice.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters: