The Truth Behind Counterfeits

being imported into the U.S. Over 90% of all counterfeit seizures occur in the international mail and express environments, which are channels that small, e-commerce packages destined for the U.S. travel through. Many of these shipments contain counterfeit goods that pose the same health, safety, and economic security risks as large, containerized shipments. To learn more about CBP’s E-Commerce strategy, visit CBP’s E-Commerce website . Close all Open all Related Videos We all buy stuff online - it's often quick, easy and cheap. But is it always safe? Learn about the dangers of counterfeits. Watch the CBP Video McGruff the Crime Dog is back with the Go For Real campaign to take a bite out of Counterfeits. Watch the YouTube Video Last Modified: Nov 13, 2025 Have you been affected by counterfeit goods? Report Counterfeiting Related Resources IPR Resource Center CBP Intellectual Property Rights Priority Trade Issue Intellectual Property Rights Brochure Fact Sheet on CBP Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Initiatives E-Commerce: Awareness of Counterfeits in E-Commerce Annual IPR Seizure Statistics


Rulings and Legal Decisions

Home Trade Rulings and Legal Decisions Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions CBP Trade-Related Federal Register Notices - 2026 Customs Bulletin and Decisions CBP Trade-Related Federal Register Notices CROSS Directives and Handbooks Federal Register Notices Informed Compliance Publications Requirements for Electronic Ruling Requests Guidance on Marking of Goods of Hong Kong FAQs What are Ruling Letters? Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions CBP Trade-Related Federal Register Notices - 2026 Customs Bulletin and Decisions CBP Trade-Related Federal Register Notices CROSS Directives and Handbooks Federal Register Notices Informed Compliance Publications Requirements for Electronic Ruling Requests Guidance on Marking of Goods of Hong Kong FAQs What are Ruling Letters? Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Rulings and Legal Decisions U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues binding advance rulings and other legal decisions in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. Advance rulings provide the international trade community with a transparent and efficient means of understanding how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. For example, a ruling letter may address the tariff classification or appraised value of merchandise, the liquidation of an entry, or the exclusion of merchandise from entry. As such, ruling letters facilitate trade by enabling companies to make business decisions that are dependent on how their goods will be treated on importation. CBP also issues other binding decisions such as internal advice decisions letters (covering current import and carrier transactions), and protest review decisions (appeals of CBP decisions on completed transactions). With a view to promoting transparency, CBP also makes available to the public various other guidance including the following: the Customs Rulings On-Line Search System (CROSS – a database of published rulings), the Customs Bulletin and Decisions , pertinent Federal Register Notices , CBP Directives and Handbooks , Informed Compliance Publications , and a summary of laws enforced by CBP. Ruling Requests What are Ruling Letters? Requirements for Electronic Ruling Requests Customs Bulletin and Decisions and Federal Register Notices The Customs Bulletin and Decisions is a weekly compilation of decisions, rulings, regulations, notices, and abstracts concerning customs and related matters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Additionally, an archive of trade-related Federal Register Notices provides the public with additional guidance concerning the importation of merchandise into the United States. Informed Compliance Publications, Directives, and Handbooks CBP has a number of Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs) in the "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: ..." series. As of the date of this posting, the subjects listed are available for reading or downloading. The first date shown is the original publication date. The subsequent dates, if any, show the revisions. Please note: The "Additional Information" sections in some of the older ICPs were correct at the time of publication, but may no longer be current. Additionally, CBP publishes several Directives and Handbooks , which provide guidance to the public on a variety of trade-related matters. Summary of Laws Enforced by CBP The Summary of Laws Enforced by CBP is a compendium of United States Code enforced by CBP and is provided for information only. It is not intended to imply any limitation of the


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Information" sections in some of the older ICPs were correct at the time of publication, but may no longer be current. Additionally, CBP publishes several Directives and Handbooks , which provide guidance to the public on a variety of trade-related matters. Summary of Laws Enforced by CBP The Summary of Laws Enforced by CBP is a compendium of United States Code enforced by CBP and is provided for information only. It is not intended to imply any limitation of the enforcement powers of CBP. Last Modified: Jan 07, 2026 Quick Links: Rulings and Legal Decisions Regulations and Rulings Contact Numbers Customs Bulletin and Decisions Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) Electronic Ruling Requests Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs) Intellectual Property Rights e-Recordation (IPRR) Intellectual Property Rights Search (IPRS) Related Resources Centers of Excellence and Expertise Centers Information Contact Your Center Contact Information Locate Port Information CBP provides security and facilitation operations at 328 main ports of entry throughout the U.S. Locate a Port of Entry


Forced Labor

Home Trade Forced Labor Forced Labor CBP Issues WRO Against Finca Monte Grande Effective immediately, CBP will detain coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande at all U.S. Ports of Entry. Press Release Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Compliance Leveling the Playing Field Enforcement News Archive Video Series Laws and Authorities Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Forced Labor FAQs Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Compliance Leveling the Playing Field Enforcement News Archive Video Series Laws and Authorities Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Forced Labor FAQs Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Our Mission Forced labor is an unfair trade practice that undermines the ability of U.S. companies to compete fairly in the global economy. CBP’s forced labor enforcement efforts safeguard U.S. economic and national security and uphold human rights and ethical labor standards. Forced Labor Enforcement Learn about enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Withhold Release Orders (WROs) and Findings, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), and view statistics on forced labor enforcement actions. Learn About Enforcement Leveling the Playing Field Prevent and address forced labor in your supply chain, submit forced labor allegations and modification requests, review timelines for forced labor petitions, learn how CBP’s investigative process leads to impactful enforcement and become well-versed in CBP’s forced labor enforcement process. Learn About Reporting Forced Labor Violations Laws and Authorities Find DHS/CBP resources related to 19 U.S.C. §1307, UFLPA, CAATSA, and learn how CBP is working with our global partners in other countries to combat forced labor, share best practices, and build a “whole of society” approach to eliminating the use of forced labor. Learn About Laws and Authorities Compliance Submit a UFLPA exception or applicability, CAATSA exception, or WRO admissibility review; view CBP and interagency resources, reports, and business advisories that can assist with due diligence and remaining compliant in an evolving marketplace. Learn About Compliance Questions related to Forced Labor can be emailed to ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov . Last Modified: May 06, 2026


Home Trade ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement August 23, 2014 The ACE Secure Data Portal currently provides truck carriers the ability to arrive and export in-bonds initiated through a truck e-Manifest shipment submitted via the portal. In an effort to reduce in-bond arrival and export processing at the CBP port level for ocean, rail and truck in-bond transactions, CBP has enhanced the in-bond arrival and in-bond export capabilities in the ACE portal to now allow all carriers with portal access to arrive, export and cancel in-bond transactions associated to Bills of Lading (BOL) with the carrier’s Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC). Which carriers are impacted by the enhancement? e-Manifest (Import) Ocean Rail Truck Air ✓ ✓ ✓ Coming Soon! What changes will the carrier community see? Inside the “tools” tab of the ACE portal, the “in-bond arrival” and “in-bond export” links, listed in the “task selector” panel, have been redesigned and will now provide users the ability to designate an “arrive by” level. The ACE portal will now display four In-bond action types: In-Bond Arrival In-Bond Cancel Arrival In-Bond Export In-Bond Cancel Export More Information For questions on using the ACE portal’s in-bond arrival and in-bond export capabilities, please send an email to ASKACE@cbp.dhs.gov . Last Modified: Apr 28, 2025 ACE Essentials Get Started Apply for an ACE Portal Account ACE Portal Login ACE Reports How to Stay Informed Sign Up for CSMS How to Get Support ACE Support ACE Availability Dashboard ACE Training ACE FAQs


ACE Frequently Asked Questions

Information regarding release dates and ACE capability deployment can be found at the

Home Trade ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Frequently Asked Questions Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions Ocean House Bill of Lading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Automated Export System Frequently Asked Questions (AES) Drawback Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions on 97H Shipment Holds How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions Ocean House Bill of Lading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Automated Export System Frequently Asked Questions (AES) Drawback Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions on 97H Shipment Holds How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA ACE Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to the ACE FAQ page. To see the answer to one of the questions listed below, click the arrow next to that question. If you don't see your question answered above, please feel free to reach out to one of the support resources listed on our ACE Support page. Additional FAQ pages are available for the following topics: In-Bond Regulatory Changes Ocean House Bill of Lading (OHBOL) Drawback Claims 97H Shipment Holds Automated Export System Close all Open all ACE Frequently Asked Questions Search Start typing to start your ACE search General How does ACE relate to the Single Window? ACE is the technical approach to realize the Single Window. By using ACE, you are using the Single Window concept. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.cbp.gov/trade/automated . Will ACE replace the Automated Broker Interface (ABI)? No – the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) / Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) will continue to exist as the method through which entries and entry summaries are transmitted to ACE. ACE has replaced the Automated Commercial System (ACS) and there are programming changes required in order to successfully transmit data to CBP via ABI. Details around these changes can be found at the CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) page . When do I have to file in ACE? / When will capabilities be available in ACE? CBP has established a series of remaining mandatory use dates for ACE that correspond to different portions of the trade process. These dates can be found at the ACE mandatory use dates page . How can I get started using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)? To get started in ACE please visit the CBP.gov "Getting Started"


ACE Frequently Asked Questions

and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) page . When do I have to file in ACE? / When will capabilities be available in ACE? CBP has established a series of remaining mandatory use dates for ACE that correspond to different portions of the trade process. These dates can be found at the ACE mandatory use dates page . How can I get started using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)? To get started in ACE please visit the CBP.gov "Getting Started" page. This page contains basic information about ACE and how to establish an ACE account and begin interacting with ACE. Where can I get help/training? To learn how to use the ACE Portal, you can visit the ACE Training and Reference Guides page . Will entry and entry summary recordkeeping requirements change when ACE becomes the system of record? CBP is not currently anticipating any changes to the 19 CFR record keeping requirements. Importers will still be responsible for record keeping as per the current regulations. These regulations may be found at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title19/19tab_02.tpl . When will post release capabilities be available in ACE? Information regarding release dates and ACE capability deployment can be found at the ACE Mandatory Use Date Page . This page details when capabilities will transition from ACS to ACE. What do I do if ACE is down? In the event of an ACE system slow down or outage, port downtime or workaround procedures will be implemented as determined by the Office of Field Operations, and guidance to the trade community will be timely communicated via the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) . Filers should continue to work with the local port office regarding the movement of goods. ACE Portal How do I access the portal? If you're an individual and need access to the Portal, please speak with your Portal Account Owner within your company to have a user profile setup. If your company does not have an account, please visit our Introduction to ACE Secure Data Portal Accounts page to get started. What can I currently do through the portal? What are the recommended system requirements for ACE? To access the ACE Secure Data Portal, a broadband Internet connection, PDF file viewer, and Microsoft Office products (such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word) are recommended. What happens if my account access is disabled/dormant? Contact your company's Account Owner or a Proxy Account Owner to have your account unlocked. If you're unable to reach them you may contact the ACE Help Desk by following the instructions on our ACE Support page . How do I reset my portal password? You can retrieve a forgotten password through the ACE Secure Data Portal with an ACE user ID. Enter your UserID and select "Forgot Your Password?" If you're unable to reset your own password, reach out to your companies Account Owner or a designated proxy. What happens when the Account Owner leaves a company? If the Account Owner of an ACE Secure Data Portal Account leaves the company, a new ACE Application with the new AO information is required to be submitted to change the account. The application can be found here www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-secure-data-portal-account-application . Manifest Does ACE currently support multiple In-Bonds in the Rail environment? No, carriers can only submit one In-Bond with their initial bill of lading transaction. Additional In-Bonds may be added by the carrier or QP filers to the same bill of lading, using a new/different transaction set. Cargo Release What is the definition of an ACE entry status of “Admissible”? “Admissible” is an entry status which means a carrier transmitted bill match has occurred for an ACE Cargo Release entry, there are no bill of lading or entry level holds, but the variable release window has not been reached as outlined below: Ocean - 5 Days before Arrival Date Rail - Northern Border - En Route Rail - Southern Border - Arrival Truck - Northern & Southern Border - Arrival Air - Arrival For more information on ACE Cargo Release Status Messages, please review the ACE Cargo Release Glossary Of Terms . How do I know when my cargo has been cleared by the US Government? Messaging from ACE will depend on what government


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window has not been reached as outlined below: Ocean - 5 Days before Arrival Date Rail - Northern Border - En Route Rail - Southern Border - Arrival Truck - Northern & Southern Border - Arrival Air - Arrival For more information on ACE Cargo Release Status Messages, please review the ACE Cargo Release Glossary Of Terms . How do I know when my cargo has been cleared by the US Government? Messaging from ACE will depend on what government entities have equity in your transaction. A 1C message is issued to signify that CBP has cleared cargo and it is admissible to leave the port. A One USG message is issued when all government equities have been addressed. This may include, but is not limited to CBP. For ACE Cargo Release, how will live entries be filed? How will an Officer know that all duty, tax and fees have been paid prior to releasing a live entry? The ACE Cargo Release application has the ability to automatically confirm for entries/release if (1) entry summary is on file (2) entry summary is in a fully paid status. If both conditions are met, entry can be released presuming no other holds. This functionality was already built/deployed for National Sanction List. Looking ahead, there are certain categories of live entries that may require “review before release”. These entries would populate in the Cargo Release inbox which offers an opportunity for CBP review before release. What do status messages mean in ACE Cargo Release? Released Entry has a released date and all holds, if applicable, have been removed. Intensive A physical exam is generally required, and this status may also include a request for documents. Entry status will not change to Released, until the hold has been removed. Cancelled Existing cargo release record Cancelled; Entry number and data on file are in cancelled status; Entry number cannot be used again. Not Released Manifest hold on a bill associated with the specific entry number Document Required Same effect of an intensive examination in that this status suspends an existing release or withholds an entry release that hasn’t yet occurred. This status generally means only a document is required for review before release vs. a physical (intensive) examination. Pending Cargo release entry is on file, but a carrier transmitted bill match has not occurred in manifest. Admissible ACE Cargo Release entry statuses “Admissible” and “Released” are two different statuses. The CBP definition of “Released” in terms of what it means for cargo/entry release has not changed. “Admissible” is a new entry status which means a carrier transmitted bill match has occurred for an ACE Cargo Release entry, there are no bill and/or entry level holds, but the variable release window has not been reached as outlined below. After an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry, CBP still retains the right to examine cargo and/or request document review prior to release. However, there is no additional action required by the filer once an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry. If there are no subsequent holds at the entry or bill level, an “Admissible” status will change to “Released” once the variable window is reached. An admissible entry status is only applicable if/when entries are filed outside the variable release window. Variable Release Window is the earliest time in the lifecycle of an ACE Cargo Release entry when a “Released” status (or other entry disposition…i.e. “hold”) can be achieved and messaged to the filer and carrier. Air - Earlier of flight departure or arrival message Ocean - 5 days before estimated arrival date, with vessel departure message. Rail - Earlier of en route or arrival message (Northern Border) Rail - Conveyance arrival (Southern Border) Truck - Conveyance arrival (Northern & Southern Border) What happens to entries that have no bill match? ACE Cargo Release auto-cancels entries after 30 consecutive days with no bill match. The entry will remain on file in cancelled status. The same entry number cannot be used again. Brokers will receive a message informing them that a cancellation will occur on the 23rd day with no bill match, followed by actually cancellation. Is there a current or future capability to submit electronic


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- Conveyance arrival (Northern & Southern Border) What happens to entries that have no bill match? ACE Cargo Release auto-cancels entries after 30 consecutive days with no bill match. The entry will remain on file in cancelled status. The same entry number cannot be used again. Brokers will receive a message informing them that a cancellation will occur on the 23rd day with no bill match, followed by actually cancellation. Is there a current or future capability to submit electronic requests in ACE Cargo Release for release of shipments under Section 321, outside express air cargo? Not at this time. Discussions have taken place but this would be a future enhancement after all core functions are complete. How do I cancel an entry when no port code was filed? If there has never been a bill match the entry will auto-cancel in 30 days. If there was a bill match but currently no port code on the entry, in order for cancellation to occur the filer should first submit an update transaction with a Port of Entry. Once complete, a “Delete” transaction can be submitted and it will be routed to the appropriate Port for processing. Will I receive an SO message when FDA Prior Notice (PN) is not satisfied? No SO message with entry status will be sent until FDA PN is satisfied or disclaimed. For MOT’s 32, 33, and 34 why does the SE 16 record need to be input? As an interim measure, if no SE16 information is available, please input N/A (for example) into these fields with applicable formatting rules (# of characters, etc.) We are exploring an update to make SE15 & SE16 fields optional for all non-AMS MOT’s. Additional information can be found on the ACE Features Page under the Cargo Release Tab by accessing the ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) link . How can a piece count be updated after 15 days? Until we complete development for the edit entry feature, a replacement entry must be filed and the original entry cancelled. Currently, CBP users (like filers) cannot edit entries after 15 days from the earlier of arrival or release. The update we’re making will allow this functionality for CBP users. Additional information can be found on the ACE Features Page under the Cargo Release Tab by accessing the ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) link . What does “under CBP review” mean? Generally it applies to a hold on the associated bill of lading. The ACE Cargo Release team has a backlog development story to change “Under CBP Review” to “Manifest Hold” in the SO messaging. If issues persist please contact your local port for resolution. What does a non-automated bonded cargo facility use as proof of release since the hardcopy CBP Form 3461 is no longer in use under ACE? CBP recognizes that a paperless environment will pose challenges to non-automated entities such as consolidated freight stations and terminals that do not receive electronic releases from CBP. Consequently, CBP will allow non-automated facilities, on an interim basis, to release cargo based on screen printouts presented to them by filers (importers, brokers, etc.). The printout should have at a minimum: Shipment ID Quantity being released Type of release as well as clear identification of who presented the release information. For audit purposes, this will satisfy due diligence on behalf of the non-automated facility. Can the Port of Entry code be corrected on an ACE Cargo Release after cargo arrives and the entry is released? If the Cargo Release transaction has been submitted in advance, then prior to the arrival of the cargo, an entry with the “R” (Replace) Action can be submitted to request a change of the Port of Entry. If within 15 days of cargo arrival and release, an entry with the “U” (Update) Action can be submitted to request a change of the Port of Entry. When must a supplemental Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) weekly entry or a supplemental 06 entry be filed? The estimated weekly entry is filed as an entry type 06 Cargo Release transaction (formerly CBP Form 3461). The CBP-authorized estimated weekly entry is the permit to enter the goods for


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the Port of Entry. If within 15 days of cargo arrival and release, an entry with the “U” (Update) Action can be submitted to request a change of the Port of Entry. When must a supplemental Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) weekly entry or a supplemental 06 entry be filed? The estimated weekly entry is filed as an entry type 06 Cargo Release transaction (formerly CBP Form 3461). The CBP-authorized estimated weekly entry is the permit to enter the goods for consumption from a US FTZ. Only the quantities are estimated for each HTS line-item combination of data elements. Should an additional quantity of any of the HTS line-items need to be exceeded, a supplemental weekly entry is required to be filed to account for the excess. No goods may be entered for consumption unless the exact HTS line-item combination is permitted to be entered via CBP approval of the estimated weekly entry (or any supplemental estimated weekly entry). For example, if the country of origin (COO) and manufacturer identification (MID) for that HTS line are not listed on the estimated weekly entry, those goods must not be entered into US consumption until permitted to do so. If a HTS line-item combination is not included on the weekly estimated entry, merchandise represented by that HTS line-item combination is not authorized to be entered for consumption. Additional HTS line-item combinations not included in the weekly estimated entry require the filing of a supplemental estimated weekly entry and its corresponding supplemental entry summary. If estimated removals exceed actual removals, that excess quantity will not be considered to have been entered or constructively transferred to the Customs territory (19 CFR 146.63(c)). The quantity of each HTS line-item combination cannot be exceeded on the corresponding entry summary. If the entry summary presented to CBP shows merchandise transferred from the FTZ in excess HTS line-item combinations and quantities entered on the corresponding weekly entry (or any corresponding supplemental entry), the excess will be considered to have been transferred to the Customs territory without a permit as provided by 19 CFR 146.71(a). Liquidated damages for breach of the Zone Operator bond conditions (19 CFR 113.73) may be assessed. Automated Export System (AES) For FAQs relating to AES, please see AES Frequently Asked Questions Drawback Claims For FAQs relating to drawback claims, please see Drawback Claims Frequently Asked Questions 97H Shipment Holds For FAQs relating to 97H shipment holds, please see 97H Shipment Holds Frequently Asked Questions Entry Summary Can entry summaries be filed via the ACE Portal? Entry summaries may only be filed via EDI, not via the Portal. For more information on EDI versus Portal usage , visit the Getting Started page. How can you file Post Entry Amendments (PEAs) in ACE? PEAs cannot be filed in ACE. The electronic Post Summary Corrections (PSC) process replaces the paper PEA process in ACE. For more information, please review our Post Summary Corrections page. Why am I unable to file Entry types 41 – 46 for drawback in ACE? Once the Drawback capability is deployed in ACE, filers (both ABI and non-ABI) will submit only Entry type 47 for drawback; entry types 41-46 have been consolidated to the type 47 entry and will no longer be valid. Each submitted Entry type 47 will be differentiated by its statutory provision, as the provision dictates how CBP processes the claim. A schedule detailing when Drawback capability will be deployed can be found at the Mandatory Dates Page . PGA Integration Can I currently file PGA data via ACE? Yes. Certain PGA data can currently be filed in ACE. For full details of available PGAs and their points of contact, please visit the “PGA Integration” tab of our “ACE Features” page. ACE Forms Module How is a response to a CBP Form 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required submitted via the ACE Forms Module? When an authorized user opens the CBP Form in the ACE Forms Module, they will select the Action button in the upper right section of the user interface and select the Respond Action option which opens a response window. The authorized user will complete all desired and required fields for their response. All desired attached documents can


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ACE Forms Module How is a response to a CBP Form 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required submitted via the ACE Forms Module? When an authorized user opens the CBP Form in the ACE Forms Module, they will select the Action button in the upper right section of the user interface and select the Respond Action option which opens a response window. The authorized user will complete all desired and required fields for their response. All desired attached documents can be added in the Trade Attachments section. Who can respond to a Form 28, Form 29, Form 4647 or Docs Required? The Importer of Record is responsible for responding to Forms 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required. Any user that is authorized by the Importer of Record, and has access to ACE Forms Module, may respond. Will ACE Forms Module accept one response for multiple entries simultaneously? When all the entries are the lead or associated entries for a single form, the authorized user can submit one response. If the entries are from different forms, then the authorized user must submit a separate response for each form. Will a UC7 be sent when documents are successfully uploaded to the ACE Forms Module? No UC7 is sent upon the successful upload of documents via the ACE Forms Module. To verify the documents are included in the response, the authorized user can view the CBP form in the ACE Forms Module to confirm if the document is listed in the Trade Attachments section. How are notices sent when forms are created? For CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647, a courtesy notice is sent via email to the Importer of Record and the Filer when the CBP Form is created by a CBP user. For Documents Required, an email is sent to the Importer of Record and the Filer and a UC2 message will be sent via EDI to the Importer of Record when the CBP Form is created by a CBP user. For Documents Required created automatically by the system, a UC2 message will be sent via EDI to the Importer of Record. What causes courtesy notices for CBP Forms 28, 29 and 4647 to not be delivered? ACE Forms Module uses the email addresses designated in the subaccounts of the Account Profile to send courtesy notices. The Account Profile must also be set up to receive notifications via the Portal or “Both” (which designates portal and mail delivery of notices). If notices are not being received, please check the email address in your subaccount and the current mode of communication setting. Can the Filer for an entry summary get courtesy notices directly without having to depend on the Importer of Record forwarding it? Yes. The Filer needs to ensure their email addresses are accurate in their Account Profile and their communication mode is set to either Portal or Both. Can the Account Profile be set up to receive both portal and hard-copy mail notification? Yes. The Mode of Communication option must be set to the “Mail” and “Portal” setting. Does the ACE Forms Module send a UC2 message every time a CBP Form 28 or 29 is created? No. When a UC2 message is sent, either the system determined documents were required or a CBP user created a Documents Required request in ACE Forms Module. How do I find the CBP Form after receiving a notice? Forms can be quickly found two ways. The first option is to select the Sent folder in the Hotlist. This will display the CBP Forms in the ACE Forms Module that are less than 91 days old and awaiting a response. The second option is to type the entry number into the Search box. Does the ACE Forms Module have an option to print forms 28, 29 and 4647? Yes. The option is listed as Generate PDF in the Action menu. Once the PDF is generated, it can be printed. Can hard copy responses be sent for forms 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required? Responses can be sent to the CBP user listed as the point of contact at the address provided in the CBP Form. How can a user get access to the ACE Forms


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ACE Forms Module have an option to print forms 28, 29 and 4647? Yes. The option is listed as Generate PDF in the Action menu. Once the PDF is generated, it can be printed. Can hard copy responses be sent for forms 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required? Responses can be sent to the CBP user listed as the point of contact at the address provided in the CBP Form. How can a user get access to the ACE Forms Module? The Importer of Record controls the authorized users for the ACE Forms Module. How can a user get access to the ACE Forms Module when their Importer does not have an ACE Portal Account? ACE Forms Module access is only available through the Importer of Record’s ACE Portal Account. An Importer can go to www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/getting-started/portal-applying if they are interested in setting up an ACE Portal Account. Is there a file size limit for supporting documentation uploaded to the Forms Module? 10 MB per file uploaded through the portal. The 10MB file size applies to individual files, not the combined size of all uploaded files; no file larger than 10MB can be uploaded into the ACE Forms Module. What are the correct procedures if the ACE Forms Module will not upload my supporting documentation? Provided the document is less than 10MB, please try to upload the document again. If there is still an error, please contact us at ESAR@cbp.dhs.gov . How many supporting documents can be attached to a response for CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647 or Docs Required request? There is no practical limit to the number of files that can be submitted with a response. Please contact us at ESAR@cbp.dhs.gov if you receive this error. Can a response to forms 28, 29, 4647 and Docs Required be sent on a weekend day (non-business day) and still be accepted in the ACE Forms Module? Yes. Why does the ACE Forms Module Hotlist not show all the CBP forms? The Hotlist is limited to activities from the last 90 days and therefore may not contain all forms that are in that category. Please use the Advanced Search feature to find all forms that are on the application. ACE Changes Related to Sanctions on Russian Seafood and Diamonds For FAQs relating to 97H Shipment Holds, please see 97H Shipment Holds Frequently Asked Questions Under Executive Order (E.O.)14114, do the requirements to provide a self-certification statement and additional data elements apply to alcohol imports? Under E.O. 14114 , the requirements to provide a self-certification statement and additional data elements only apply to applicable seafood and diamond imports. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has provided the following list of HTSUS subheadings subject to the import prohibitions: Seafood and diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1027 Additional seafood: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1157 Additional diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1164 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1165 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1166 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1189 Can the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and Country reference files be used to flag for instances when additional data elements are required related to the sanctions on Russian seafood and diamonds? No, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not made any technical changes to the HTS and Country reference files to enable flagging in connection to the applicable sanctions. For information on the affected HTS subheadings, refer to the following OFAC lists: Seafood and diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1027 Additional seafood: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1157 Additional diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1164 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1165 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1166 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1189 Why did CBP implement two new records (SE62 and SE63) as part of the programming for enforcement of these sanctions? After careful review, CBP determined that a key value pair was an effective solution to enable filers to specify record type and actual value as separate data elements. The SE-20 “Self-Certification” is at the header level; will the data submitted for this record apply to all underlying entries (at the line level)? Yes, the SE-20 response will apply to all underlying lines. For the SE-60 “Sanction Disclaim,” if the disclaim is not applicable, what response should filers provide? If the disclaim is not applicable, filers may submit an “N” or filers may leave that record blank. Why is the SE60 in different positions for the Cargo Release (SE) and Entry Summary (AE) transactions? The SE60 in the SE (Entry) transaction is not the


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apply to all underlying entries (at the line level)? Yes, the SE-20 response will apply to all underlying lines. For the SE-60 “Sanction Disclaim,” if the disclaim is not applicable, what response should filers provide? If the disclaim is not applicable, filers may submit an “N” or filers may leave that record blank. Why is the SE60 in different positions for the Cargo Release (SE) and Entry Summary (AE) transactions? The SE60 in the SE (Entry) transaction is not the same SE60 that is in AE (Release from Summary). There is a transformation process to convert one to the other. What is the purpose of the SE62, “Sanctions Record ID?” The SE62 record enables filers to provide multiple entries for vessel information and country of mining information (if applicable). What actions will trigger the following error messages? 300 – “Additional Data is required for sanctioned HTS” This error occurs when required data elements are not provided for an entry classified with an applicable sanctioned HTSUS subheading. 307 – “Missing Self-Certification” This error occurs when an entry classified with an applicable sanctioned HTSUS subheading is submitted without a “Y” for the “SCE” indicator in the SE20 record. 310 – “Rejecting Entry – HTS under Russian Seafood sanction” This error occurs when an entry is classified with an applicable sanctioned HTSUS subheading and the corresponding Country of Harvest is “RU” (Russia). If a filer provides a required self-certification statement via DIS and the associated “SCE” reference ID is provided in the SE-20 record, are the applicable SE62 and SE63 data elements always also required? Currently, the SE62 and SE63 records are not conditional upon the provision of a self-certification statement in DIS. If an entry is filed with an applicable HTSUS subheading, the SE62 record data is always required, except for instances when a disclaim is submitted via the SE60. Data in the SE63 record is required for seafood imports when the method of harvest is vessel. Is the “IMO” prefix required when providing the seven-digit International Maritime Organization (IMO) number in the SE63 record? CBP accepts the IMO number with or without the “IMO” prefix. What are the response options for the Sanction Disclaim Indicator (SE60 record) related to the sanctions on certain Russian seafood and diamonds? Below are the SE60 record response options: When importing jewelry (under an applicable HTSUS subheading), filers may submit a “Y” in the SE60 record. In this case, submission of associated SE62 record is not required. When importing seafood (under an applicable HTSUS subheading) that excludes aquatic preparations, filers may submit a “Y” in the SE60 record. In this case, submission of associated SE62 and SE63 records is not required. For all other imports under an applicable HTSUS subheading, filers may submit an “N” or they may leave the SE60 record blank. This coding was designed to give flexibility for supporting potentially similar future transactions. For the new error codes associated with these sanctions, in what transmission (SX or SO) will the error codes be returned? The new error codes will be returned in the SX transmission in the SE90 error record. What values should be submitted to indicate the method of harvest for seafood imports? Filers should submit one of the following harvest method values for seafood entries: VESSEL HCF HBA SVH Can CBP use the data provided in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) PGA Message Set to meet the requirements under E.O. 14114? No, CBP does not own data collected on behalf of NMFS and therefore CBP must collect the data separately to meet the requirements of E.O. 14114 . May a filer disclaim products containing seafood products on the OFAC list that do not contain the specific species (cod, salmon, pollock or crab) of seafood sanctioned? For imports of seafood under an applicable HTSUS subheading that exclude aquatic preparations, filers may disclaim the requirement to provide the “Country of Harvest” and “Method of Harvest” data elements. For all other imports, additional data elements are required. For products filed under an applicable HTSUS subheading, are filers required to submit a self-certification statement and additional data elements in the SE-62 and SE-63 records? When may a filer disclaim the requirement to provide the


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or crab) of seafood sanctioned? For imports of seafood under an applicable HTSUS subheading that exclude aquatic preparations, filers may disclaim the requirement to provide the “Country of Harvest” and “Method of Harvest” data elements. For all other imports, additional data elements are required. For products filed under an applicable HTSUS subheading, are filers required to submit a self-certification statement and additional data elements in the SE-62 and SE-63 records? When may a filer disclaim the requirement to provide the SE-62 and SE-63? For products filed under an applicable HTSUS subheading, a self-certification statement is always required. For imports of jewelry under an applicable HTSUS subheading, filers may disclaim the requirement to provide the “Country of Mining” data element. For imports of seafood under an applicable HTSUS subheading that exclude aquatic preparations, filers may disclaim the requirement to provide the following data elements: Country of Harvest Method of Harvest Vessel Name Vessel Flag Vessel International Maritime Organization (IMO) number For all other imports, additional data elements are required. What HTSUS subheadings are subject to the import prohibitions under E.O. 14114? What products are currently affected by the sanctions? The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has provided the following list of HTSUS subheadings subject to the import prohibitions: Seafood and diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1027 Additional seafood: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1157 Additional diamonds: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1164 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1165 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1166 https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1189 Why is it necessary to submit the Self-Certification indicator and the self-certification statement via DIS? The self-certification indicator signals to CBP that a required certification is completed for the item and available for review in DIS. Review of the details contained in the Self-Certification statement and any required enforcement can then be conducted. Last Modified: Jan 22, 2026 ACE Essentials Get Started Apply for an ACE Portal Account ACE Portal Login ACE Reports How to Stay Informed Sign Up for CSMS How to Get Support ACE Support ACE Availability Dashboard ACE Training ACE FAQs


In response to the establishment of a policy to provide for the reduction or waiver of civil penalties CBP published in the Federal Register dated June 3, 1997, guidelines regarding violations of 19 U.S.C. 1592 by small entities. This notice provides information on the circumstances and procedures for a small business to follow in order to have a civil penalty waived.

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One of the recommendations by the National Ombudsman and the Fairness Boards was for each agency to designate an impartial party to serve as a Regulatory Fairness Representative contact for small businesses. The Executive Director of Trade Relations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection was selected by the Commissioner to serve as the Regulatory Fairness Representative for the agency and is responsible for performing as the link between the international trading community and senior CBP managers. In addition, the Executive Director of Trade Relations is responsible for policy review, planning and counsel to the Commissioner, Department of Homeland Security, and Congress on the quality of service provided to the trade community. As the official representative, the Executive Director of Trade Relations will promote compliance with SBREFA and, to the extent possible, the recommendations of the National Ombudsman and the Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards. Should you have any concerns which you feel have not been resolved in an appropriate manner, contact the Executive Director of Trade Relations at: Office of Trade Relations U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A Washington, DC 20229 Phone: (202) 344-1440 Fax: (202) 325-4290 Email address: cbpsbrelations@cbp.dhs.gov CBP Regulatory Fairness Program Background On March 29, 1996, the President signed into law the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996. The Act was designed to create a more cooperative regulatory environment between agencies and small businesses and requires impacted agencies to (1) perform a regulatory flexibility analysis when a final rule will have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities; (2) "whenever appropriate", provide guidance to assist small businesses in complying with the agency's statutes and regulations and establish a program to respond to small business inquiries regarding such issues; and (3) establish a policy to provide for the "reduction, and under appropriate circumstances for the waiver" of civil penalties incurred by small businesses. A Small Business Administration National Ombudsman and ten Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards were designated to oversee implementation of the Act. SBREFA provides for the development of a Regulatory Fairness (RegFair) Program by agencies whose enforcement and compliance activities impact small businesses, and furnishes a mechanism through which small businesses may comment on the enforcement and compliance activities of the federal agencies that regulate them. The SBA National Ombudsman provides an annual report to Congress in which each agency is evaluated and rated on their efforts to carry out SBREFA. The evaluation is based upon the


oversee implementation of the Act. SBREFA provides for the development of a Regulatory Fairness (RegFair) Program by agencies whose enforcement and compliance activities impact small businesses, and furnishes a mechanism through which small businesses may comment on the enforcement and compliance activities of the federal agencies that regulate them. The SBA National Ombudsman provides an annual report to Congress in which each agency is evaluated and rated on their efforts to carry out SBREFA. The evaluation is based upon the agency's implementation of the Act and, to the extent possible, implementation of recommendations developed by the Regulatory Fairness Boards resulting from nationwide hearings with small businesses. CBP RegFair Program First and foremost, CBP is a law enforcement agency, mandated to enforce certain statutes and regulations not only for our agency, but for numerous other government agencies as well. The laws we enforce apply to all members of the trade community, regardless of their size. Given that, we have implemented the above requirements set forth in SBREFA and, to the extent possible, the recommendations developed by the Regulatory Fairness Boards based on feedback from their nationwide briefings with small businesses. This RegFair Program focuses on outreach to the small business international trade community utilizing the CBP Website; trade association conferences; partnership with the Small Business Administration for joint seminars; and CBP contact with the trade community at the port level. When fully implemented, this program will place emphasis on pre-emptive measures that will educate small businesses on the requirements for importing and exporting. Thus enabling the agency to learn about concerns of the small business community, while at the same time improving the trade's knowledge of CBP policies. In response to the establishment of a policy to provide for the reduction or waiver of civil penalties CBP published in the Federal Register dated June 3, 1997, guidelines regarding violations of 19 U.S.C. 1592 by small entities. This notice provides information on the circumstances and procedures for a small business to follow in order to have a civil penalty waived. Notification to Small Businesses of Their Rights to Comment One of the major efforts of SBREFA is to ensure those small business entities that receive, or are subject to an audit, on-site inspection, compliance assistance effort or other enforcement related communications and/or contact by agency personnel, are provided with a means to comment on the activity conducted by such personnel. To implement this provision of the Act, the SBA National Ombudsman developed a general notification statement and requested other agencies to adopt similar language to be incorporated in enforcement or compliance activities as the mechanism to inform small businesses of their rights. The SBA National Ombudsman and members of Congress have interpreted SBREFA as requiring that notice be given to small businesses at the time the regulatory enforcement and compliance activity takes place. While this may not be practical in all cases, CBP will include notification in such forms of communication as this CBP website, the Federal Register, Importing Into the United States, Informed Compliance Publications, and other forms as appropriate. Your Rights to Enforcement Fairness Our objective is to ensure a fair regulatory enforcement environment. If you feel you have been treated unfairly or unprofessionally, you may contact the Office of Trade Relations at 202-344-1440. You also have a right to contact the Small Business Administration's National Ombudsman at 1-888-REGFAIR or www.sba.gov/ombudsman to file a confidential comment regarding the fairness of this enforcement action. This agency strictly forbids retaliatory acts by its employees. As such, you should feel confident you will not be penalized for expressing your concerns. Resources: SBREFA Information Small Business Administration How to File a Complaint In-Bond Process Last Modified: Jan 22, 2026


Home Trade ACE: The Import and Export Processing System Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA ACE: The Import and Export Processing System The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the United States’s centralized digital system for processing imports and exports. To move goods across the U.S. border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and partner government agencies require importers and exporters to use ACE to provide detailed information. This enables CBP to collect tariff revenue, control imports, and enforce regulations. ACE is also known as the U.S. “Single Window” because it provides a single, centralized access point connecting CBP, Partner Government Agencies and the business community. Stay Connected! Sign up to receive news and updates on ACE directly in your inbox via CBP’s Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) . ACE Deployments Highlighted Deployments The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) - Phase 1 Resources for Enrolling to Receive Customs-Related Refunds from CBP One Page Overview: ACH Refund Enrollment Overview ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Training Guide: ACE Portal Importer Account Application Training Guide: ACH Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal | Guide Training Video: ACH Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal | Video Training Guide: Using ACE Refund Reports Rejected ACH Refund Information: Replacement Refund Instructions Additional Deployment Resources View the ACE Deployment Archive for all completed deployments How to Use ACE ACE is the U.S. electronic Single Window platform for all trade processing, including all Manifest, Cargo Release, Post-release, Export and Partner Government Agency (PGA) data. View the How to Use ACE page for more information ACE Portal The ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) is a web-based entry point for ACE users. It provides a centralized online access point to connect CBP, the trade community and government agencies involved in importing goods into the United States, and gives account holders access to their data. Introduction to an ACE Secure Data Portal Account ACE Portal Basics One-Pager ACE Portal Login ACE Reports With ACE Reports, users can run targeted reports to conduct in-house audits, identify systemic errors and provide insight into entries under review by CBP. View the ACE Reports homepage Technical Resources CATAIR (CBP and Trade Automated


access point to connect CBP, the trade community and government agencies involved in importing goods into the United States, and gives account holders access to their data. Introduction to an ACE Secure Data Portal Account ACE Portal Basics One-Pager ACE Portal Login ACE Reports With ACE Reports, users can run targeted reports to conduct in-house audits, identify systemic errors and provide insight into entries under review by CBP. View the ACE Reports homepage Technical Resources CATAIR (CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements) CAMIR (Customs Automated Manifest Interface Requirements) AESTIR (Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements) Deployment Archive Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) CSMS Homepage , including recent CSMS messages Register to receive CSMS messages by email CSMS Message Archive ACE Support & Resources How to Use ACE Apply for an ACE Portal Account ACE Reports ACE Support ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE FAQs ACE Availability Dashboard ACE Infographic ACE Deployments CBP Trade Homepage Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Visit other related CBP pages: CROSS: Customs Rulings Online Search System Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) AD/CVD Search Intellectual Property Rights e-Recordation (IPRR) Online System Last Modified: Apr 17, 2026


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Home Trade Stakeholder Engagement Trade Outreach Webinars Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Outreach Webinars Small Business Outreach Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Office of Trade Relations Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Outreach Webinars Small Business Outreach Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Office of Trade Relations Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Outreach Webinars CBP hosts trade outreach events via free webinars to provide more timely and up-to-date information to the international trade community on CBP trade policy, as established by the agency. CBP continues to offer live webinars that will be recorded and available for subsequent on-demand viewing over the Internet. The programs will consist of a high-level overview of the initiative, policy, or other topic, and will conclude with an opportunity for the trade to ask pertinent questions. To maximize the trade community's ability to ask questions during the webinars, the presentation portion will be limited to approximately 30 minutes. Space is limited per webinar, so please pre-register using the CBP online registration process listed below. Although the trade outreach webinars are provided free of charge, CBP incurs a penalty fee for unused telephone lines per event. If for any reason you must cancel your registration, please submit your notice of cancellation via the online cancellation form 48 hours prior to the event. Warning status We are experiencing technical issues with all Adobe Connect webinars (2021 and earlier). The webinars are still audible, however there is no video. We are working to get this issue resolved and apologize for the inconvenience. Small Business Webinars Throughout the year, CBP will host webinars designed to assist small businesses. Visit the CBP Small Business Outreach web page for a complete list of available webinars. Scheduled Webinars and Registration Links The following events are hosted by various offices throughout CBP. Please click on the webinar title to register. The webinar link will be sent via email the day before the webinar is scheduled. May Classification in Chapter 49, Printed Matter — Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT Recycling Aluminum: Sorting Through the Scrap — Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Trends in Classifying Coated Fabrics 2 — Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Robot Wars: HTSUS Tariff Classification of Robots — Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT Gauging Success - Apparatus of Headings 9026 and 9029 — Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT Other Made-Up Textile Articles of Subheading 6307.90 Part II — Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Classification of Certain Electrothermic Appliance Combos — Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT Past Webinar Recordings The CCS/CES credit codes shown on the 2024 webinars ONLY will also apply for the Continuing Education program. Close all Open all Trade Outreach Webinars Search Enter text to search all accordion content below. Agriculture & Prepared Products Let's Make a Date to Discuss Date & Date Related Products - September 2025 It's Time We Had That Talk About Cocoa - September 2024 Going Green-Sustainable Fruits, Vegetables, and Meat


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Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT Past Webinar Recordings The CCS/CES credit codes shown on the 2024 webinars ONLY will also apply for the Continuing Education program. Close all Open all Trade Outreach Webinars Search Enter text to search all accordion content below. Agriculture & Prepared Products Let's Make a Date to Discuss Date & Date Related Products - September 2025 It's Time We Had That Talk About Cocoa - September 2024 Going Green-Sustainable Fruits, Vegetables, and Meat Alternatives - July 2024 The World of Pasta - History and Tariff Classification - September 2023 Wood Packaging Materials Risk Management - September 2023 Meat Products of Chapter 2 & 16 - June 2023 The History and Classification of Coffee - August 2022 The Classification of Meat Alternatives - August 2022 The History & Classification of Chocolate - August 2021 Chapter 5: Products of Animal Origin - 2020 Classification of Tea - 2020 Seafood Products of Chapter 3 and 16 - 2019 Heading 0406: Cheese - 2019 Miscellaneous Edible Preparations of Heading 2106 - 2019 Dairy Products - 2018 Alcoholic Beverages - 2018 Food Incorporating Alcohol - 2018 Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cargo Messages-Project Harvest - April 2024 Apparel, Footwear & Textiles All About Chapter 62 Blouses - August 2025 Other Made-Up Textiles Articles of Subheading 6307.90 - August 2025 An Overview of Novelty Hats and Other Headgear - July 2025 Trends in Classifying Coated Fabrics - July 2025 Fair Trade Fabrics - June 2025 Shoe Shank Redemption - June 2025 "Handy" Glove Classification Information - June 2025 Let's Do it Again…It’s All About the Knit Blouse - April 2025 Determining the Country of Origin of Apparel - March 2025 Knit Outerwear - March 2025 Tufted, Felt and Other Textile Floor Coverings of 5703-5705 - August 2024 Textiles & Sustainability-Making "Greener" Choices - July 2024 What is a Rib-Knit Tightening According to Chapter 61 Note 4 - July 2024 Underwear: Risky Business - May 2024 Shoe Trends - April 2024 Coated and Laminated Garments of Headings 6113 and 6210 - March 2024 Chapter 61-6110 and Note 4 - September 2023 Woven Floor Coverings of Heading 5702 - August 2023 Heading 6212: Body Supporting Garments and Beyond! - August 2023 Figuring Out Fabrics: Chapters 50-60 - August 2023 Reinforced Headgear - July 2023 Loose-Fitting Blouses/2022 HTSUS Changes to Heading 6106 - May 2023 Back to Basics: What Is a Men's T-Shirt? And What Isn't a Men's T-Shirt? - April 2023 “Let’s Get Informed!” – Unformed/Formed Uppers Webinar – February 2023 Unraveling Knotted Floor Coverings of Heading 5701 - August 2022 Infant Garments and Related Goods of Headings 6111, 6209 and 9619 - August 2022 Classification of Coated and Uncoated Fabrics - July 2022 Rubber Gloves of Heading 4015 - June 2022 Classification of Gender-Neutral Garments - May 2022 Footwear i-Shoes - April 2022 2022 HTSUS Changes & What They Mean for Men's Apparel - April 2022 Blouses to Be or Not to Be: Heading 6106 Note 4 Tariff Changes - March 2022 2022 HTS Changes Affecting Outerwear February 2022 Hosiery vs. Leggings vs. Trousers – Classification Nuances June 2021 Nonwovens: The Basics June 2021 Fabrics for Specialized Uses June 2021 Water Resistant Apparel - May 2021 Clothing Accessories - May 2021 What’s New with Shoes? - May 2021 Curtains, Valances and Shades of Heading 6303 - May 2021 Women's Knit Jumpsuit and Bodysuits of Heading 6114 - 2020 Sleepwear to Beachwear - 2020 Sports, Athletic, and Casual Footwear - 2020 Man-Made Fibers: Synthetic or Artificial - 2020 How to Handle Handbags - 2020 Classification of Ponchos, Capes, Ski Suits and Ski Pants - 2020 Sporting Headgear - 2020 A Walk Through Chapter 59 - 2019 Textile Outer Soles - 2019 Women’s knit skirts and trousers - 2019 Classification of Upper Body Undergarments - 2019 Woven Anoraks and Common Classification Mistakes - 2019 Unraveling Yarns - 2019 Fibers and Fabrics: Back to Basics - 2019 Textile/Plastic Combinations: Who knew it was so complicated? - 2019 Completely Obscured Garments - 2019 Headings 6205 and 6206: Recent Issues - 2019 Pajamas vs. Loungewear - 2018 Blouses and Other Garments of Heading 6211 - 2018 Textile Articles: Basket Provision -


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Outer Soles - 2019 Women’s knit skirts and trousers - 2019 Classification of Upper Body Undergarments - 2019 Woven Anoraks and Common Classification Mistakes - 2019 Unraveling Yarns - 2019 Fibers and Fabrics: Back to Basics - 2019 Textile/Plastic Combinations: Who knew it was so complicated? - 2019 Completely Obscured Garments - 2019 Headings 6205 and 6206: Recent Issues - 2019 Pajamas vs. Loungewear - 2018 Blouses and Other Garments of Heading 6211 - 2018 Textile Articles: Basket Provision - 2018 Hair Accessories of Heading 9615 - 2018 Sweaters and Similar Articles of Heading 6110 - 2018 Coated and Down Garments - 2018 Women's Knit Tank Tops - 2018 Gloves - 2018 Fundamentals of Footwear - 2018 Understanding Types of Woven Fabric - 2018 APHIS Lacey Act and Phase VII Implementation - October 2024 Automotive & Aerospace Flying the Friendly Skies in Drone and Other Aircraft - July 2025 Go, Go Green! The Tariff, The History, and The Future of Vehicles - September 2024 The Tariff and Progressive History of Vehicles - August 2023 Classification Issues with Engines, Drive-Axles & More! - May 2023 Note 2(a) to Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances - May 2023 Vehicles of Chapter 87 and Saying Hello to Hybrids - September 2022 Railway Cars and Parts, and an Overview of the Definitions of a Part - April 2022 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Classification of Drones - August 2021 Large Civil Aircraft - July 2021 Mountings and Fittings Suitable for Motor Vehicles - 2020 Heading 8708, Parts and Accessories - 2020 Vehicles of Chapter 87 - 2020 History and Classification of Drones (UAVs) - 2019 Tires: ADD/CVD Orders A-570-016 & C-570-017 - 2018 Aircraft and Aircraft Parts - 2018 On February 26, 2020,CBP hosted a webinar with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) titled Forced Labor- The Potential Impact To Your Global Supply Chain. 2020 Global Supply Chain Webinar Base Metals Overview of Hand Tools Classified in Chapter 82 - June 2025 Going With The Flow: Pipes, Tubes, and Hollow Profiles - April 2025 How to Classify Angles, Shapes, and Sections in Chapter 72 - March 2025 Other Articles of Aluminum - August 2024 The Key to Classifying Locks of Heading 8301 - May 2024 Never Screw Up Fasteners of 7318 Again! - June 2023 Getting Down and Dirty with Cast Iron Soil Pipe - May 2023 The Classification of Stainless-Steel Products in Chapter 72 - May 2023 Other Articles of Base Metal - September 2022 It’s All Connected: Pipe Fittings of Heading 7307 - June 2022 Anti-Friction Bearings - June 2022 Other Iron and Steel Articles - August 2021 The Grate Floor of China: A-570-947 and C-570-948 - June 2021 Other Cast Articles of Iron or Steel - 2019 Aluminum: Trade Remedies and ADCVD - 2019 Other Articles of Steel - 2018 BIEC Global Business Identifier (GBI) Initiative Webinar - February 2023 Broker Regulations Licensed Customs Broker Continuing Education--What Do You Need to Do as an Education Provider? - January 2025 Licensed Customs Broker Continuing Education—The Requirement is Here! - January 2025 2024 Permit Annual User Fee and Triennial Status Report Filing - December 2023 Continuing Education: New Requirements for Licensed Customs Brokers - August 2023 Customs Broker Modernization Regulations 19 CFR 111 Q&A - December 2022 Customs Broker Modernization Regulations-Operationalizing Changes to 19 CFR 111 - November 2022 Customs Broker Modernization Regulations-Detailed Changes to 19 CFR 111 - October 2022 Modernization of Broker Regulations 111 NPRM - June 2022 CAPE Declarations IEEPA Duty Refunds - April 2026 Consumer Products & Mass Merchandising Traveling Through the Rules of Heading 4202 - August 2025 Classification of Plaited Articles of Chapter 46 - August 2025 Getting to the Point - Forks and Spoons of Heading 8215 - August 2025 Understanding Festive Article Classification - July 2025 Decorative Articles of Ceramics of Heading 6913 - May 2025 Classification of Antiques of Heading 9706 - May 2025 Seeing the Light: Optical Elements in Headings 9001-9005 - April 2025 Classification of Heading 8508 Vacuum Cleaners - April 2025 Feeling Festive or Not-Chapter 95 - August 2024 Keeping it Sharp, the Knives of Heading 8211 - August 2024 Reusable Bags and Cases of Heading 4202 - August 2024 Flipping Out Over Coins


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2025 Understanding Festive Article Classification - July 2025 Decorative Articles of Ceramics of Heading 6913 - May 2025 Classification of Antiques of Heading 9706 - May 2025 Seeing the Light: Optical Elements in Headings 9001-9005 - April 2025 Classification of Heading 8508 Vacuum Cleaners - April 2025 Feeling Festive or Not-Chapter 95 - August 2024 Keeping it Sharp, the Knives of Heading 8211 - August 2024 Reusable Bags and Cases of Heading 4202 - August 2024 Flipping Out Over Coins - July 2024 Wheeled Toys - July 2024 Biodegradable Tableware and Kitchenware of Heading 3924 - May 2024 Classification of Collections and Collector's Pieces of Heading 9705 - April 2024 Watches in Headings 9101 and 9102 - September 2023 Hygienic and Toilet Articles of Plastic and Ceramic Toilet Articles - July 2023 AD/CVD & Sec. 301 for 9403 & 9404 (Furniture, Mattresses, Pillows & Quilts) - June 2023 A Recap of Fake Flowers, Heating Appliances, Brushes, and Headbands - June 2023 Chapter 95: Diving into Watersport, Swimming Pool, and Fishing Equipment - May 2023 Classification of Stamps of Heading 9704 - March 2023 Beverage Containers of Headings 3924, 7323, and 9617 - August 2022 Festive Motifs of Chapter 95 - August 2022 Chapter 95... What's New in 2022 - July 2022 General Rules of Interpretation Explained - July 2022 Case Study: Heading 9405 Lights or Something Else? - June 2022 ADCVD & Section 301: Bedroom Furniture, Cabinets & Mattresses - June 2022 Breaking Down Bags of Heading 4202 - May 2022 A Treasure of Headquarters Rulings on Jewelry - May 2022 Original Sculptures and Statuary of Heading 9703 - March 2022 Basically Furniture: An overview of 9403 August 2021 Office and School Supplies of Plastic and Metal August 2021 Pet Products August 2021 Classification for Dummies…Mannequins & Dolls June 2021 Case Studies on Cooking Appliances and Fire Pits June 2021 Engravings, Prints and Lithographs of Heading 9702 July 2021 Jewelry Basics July 2021 Heating It Up, Electrothermically - Heading 8516-May 2021 Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip - 2020 Don't be a Bedhead, Untangling Bedding of 9404 - 2020 Wheeled Toys - 2020 Heading 9603 - Brooms and Brushes - 2020 Writing Instruments - 2020 Paintings, Drawings, and Pastels of Heading 9701 - 2020 Non-Electric Lamps of Subheading 9405.50 - 2020 Blankets of Heading 6301 - 2020 A Look at Festive Articles of Chapter 95 - 2020 Classification of Paper Goods - 2020 Watches and Clocks of Chapter 91 - 2020 H270389 (Mixed Media/Essential Character) - 2020 Water Sport Equipment and Water Craft - 2019 Chapter 67: Odds and Ends - 2019 Lamps of Heading 8539 - 2019 Toilet and Kitchen Linen and Other Towels - 2019 Classification of Coins of Heading 7118 - 2019 Heading 4202: A Tale of Two Sections - 2019 Tableware and Kitchenware of Plastic and Wood - 2019 Travel bags - 2018 Articles Designed for Demonstrational Purposes - 2018 Festive Articles - 2018 Ribbons and Trimmings - 2018 Cameras of Subheading 8525.80 - 2018 Ornaments, Boxes and Furniture of Heading 4420 - 2018 Bed Linens - 2018 What's a toy? - 2018 Electromechanical Domestic Appliances - 2018 Glass Containers: Headings 7010 and 7013 - 2018 De Minimis De Minimis 101 - April 2023 Drug Smuggling Prevention and Awareness Combating Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs - April 2024 Electronics Telecommunication Devices of Heading 8517 - June 2025 A Review of Required Info Pertaining to Headings 8519-8529 - April 2025 An Overview of Headings 8532 and 8533 - July 2024 Heading 8544 - Conducting a Review of Electrical Wire and Cable - May 2024 Applying Section XVI Notes to Headings 8519-8529 - April 2024 Industrial Control Apparatus Part 2 - April 2024 An Overview of Headings 3818 and 8534 - August 2023 All About Headings 8549: Electronic Waste and Scrap - August 2023 Industrial Controls-Part 1 - August 2023 Displays of Headings 8524 & 8528 - July 2023 Display Modules of Heading 8524 & Cameras of Heading 8525 - June 2022 Other Electronics of Heading 8517 - May 2022 Cryptocurrency Miners - May 2022 Static Converters July 2021 The Tale of Two Display Headings: 8528 vs. 9013 July 2021 Telephones and Data Transmission Apparatus of 8517


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3818 and 8534 - August 2023 All About Headings 8549: Electronic Waste and Scrap - August 2023 Industrial Controls-Part 1 - August 2023 Displays of Headings 8524 & 8528 - July 2023 Display Modules of Heading 8524 & Cameras of Heading 8525 - June 2022 Other Electronics of Heading 8517 - May 2022 Cryptocurrency Miners - May 2022 Static Converters July 2021 The Tale of Two Display Headings: 8528 vs. 9013 July 2021 Telephones and Data Transmission Apparatus of 8517 - May 2021 Classification Analysis of Display Devices - 2020 Memory Devices of Headings 8541, 8523 and 8471 - 2019 Bitcoin Miners - 2018 Wafers, Transformers and PCBAs - 2018 Export On March 15, 2019, Customs and Border Protection's Office of Cargo and Conveyance Security and Office of Trade Relations, held a webinar to explain the ISF-5 Enforcement that goes went into effect on Friday, March 15, 2019 per CSMS# 19-000063 . This webinar covered the Final Rule that was effective on May 14, 2018, and expanded the definition of Importer Security Filing (ISF) for certain types of shipments including Freight Remaining On Board (FROB) as well as Transportation and Exportation (T&E) and Immediate Exportation (IE) in-bond movements. These changes were necessary to ensure that the ISF Importer included parties that have a commercial interest in the cargo and have best access to the required data. CBP encourages all ocean carriers, NVOCCs, customs brokers, and importers to attend this webinar to understand their obligations as the ISF Importer and comply with these requirements before full enforcement begins. Those parties who do not comply expose themselves to cargo holds and liquidated damages. Questions and Answers (from the Webinar) Office of Field Operations- ISF FAQ -November 2018 Forced Labor CTPAT-Forced Labor - January 2023 Forced Labor 101 - January 2023 Free Trade Agreements Overview of USMCA Interim Final Rule - Textiles and Apparel, Automotive Goods, Drawback and Duty-Deferral Requirements, and other Provisions - March 2025 The U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a free trade agreement between the named countries, which importers can use to receive preferential treatment, including reduced/eliminated duty. The USMCA enters into force on July 1, 2020 and replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). These webinars are available for the private sectors’ use to understand the USMCA’s structure and requirements, and CBP’s compliance guidance resources. The information in this webinar was accurate as of June 12th, 2020. Please reference CBP’s USMCA Implementing Instructions for additional compliance guidance. Additional information is available on CBP’s USMCA webpage . 2020 CBP USMCA Webinar USMCA Presentation - 2020 Industrial & Manufacturing Materials Laminated Safety Glass Windshields, Subheading 7007.21 - April 2025 What is "Packed" into Heading 3923? - April 2025 What is Builder's Joinery and Carpentry of Wood (Heading 4418) - June 2024 All You Ever Wanted to Know About Classifying Furniture-Heading 9403 - May 2024 Polymers, Copolymers and Primary Forms...Oh My! -April 2024 Classification of Bamboo in Chapter 44, HTSUS - August 2023 Classification of Glass Containers: Heading 7010 and 7013 - June 2023 2022 Changes to HTSUS for Wood, Ch. 44 - May 2022 Heading 3917: Tubes, Pipes Hoses and Fittings Therefor - April 2022 Gold, Unwrought or in Semi-manufactured Forms, 7108 - August 2021 Hanging Your Hat on Base Metal Fixtures - July 2021 Heading 3916: Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes - 2019 Parts of General Use - 2019 Wood Flooring Classification Refresher - 2019 Steel Wire - 2019 Role of Material in - 2018 Monumental and Building Stone - 2018 Plywood, Veneered Panels, and Similar Laminated Wood - 2018 Self-Adhesives of Heading 3919 - 2018 Sanitary Ware of Iron or Steel - 2018 Antidumping on Diamond Sawblades - 2018 Tubes and Pipes of Iron or Steel - 2018 On February 26, 2019 and March 6, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention ,Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (EPA), along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Trade Relations (OTR) and Office of Trade (OT), presented an overview of the TSCA Title VI regulation as it applies to imported composite wood products, component parts, and finished goods as well as the March 22, 2019 TSCA Section


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or Steel - 2018 On February 26, 2019 and March 6, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention ,Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (EPA), along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Trade Relations (OTR) and Office of Trade (OT), presented an overview of the TSCA Title VI regulation as it applies to imported composite wood products, component parts, and finished goods as well as the March 22, 2019 TSCA Section 13 import certification date and how import certification will be completed in the ACE-ITDS environment. EPA Supplemental Guide to the CATAIR - 2019 CBP Filing Tips Sheets - 2019 TSCA Hotline TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov or 202-554-1404 EPA Resources - 2019 Machinery Overview of Liquid Pumps - August 2025 An Overview of Welding Machines and Apparatus - June 2025 Measuring and Checking Instruments of Heading 9031 - June 2025 Armed and Ready: The Arms and Ammunition of Chapter 93 - May 2025 Heading 8477: Machines for Working Rubber or Plastics - April 2025 Heading 8472-Other Office Machines - June 2024 Note 2(b) to Section XVI - June 2024 Raising Your Knowledge of Jacks and Lifts - June 2024 Heading 8424-Devices for Projecting, Dispersing or Spraying - May 2024 Machines of Heading 8427 - July 2023 "Goods" to Go: Vending Machines of Heading 8476 - July 2023 Automatic Regulating or Controlling Instruments of Heading 9032 - May 2023 Earthmovers: Where on Earth Do They Go? - May 2022 Thermometers, Barometers, Hydrometers, Oh My!!! - April 2022 3D Printers – New Tariff Provision Heading 8485 - April 2022 Filtering out Classification Issues of Heading 8421 - 2020 Heading 9022 - 2019 Heating and Cooling Treatment Facilities - 2018 Petroleum, Natural Gas & Minerals Appliances and Apparatuses of Heading 9019: Part 2 - May 2023 Heading 2711 Petroleum Gases and Other Gaseous Hydrocarbons - April 2023 Diamonds of Heading 7102 - 2020 Precious and Semi-precious Stones of Headings 7103 and 7104 - 2019 Pharmaceuticals, Health & Chemicals Overview of Chapter 28 Chemicals - September 2025 Skincare vs. Medicaments - July 2025 Overview of Activated Carbon - July 2025 Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Combustibles of Chapter 36 - May 2024 Essential Oils, Perfumes, and Other Preparations of Chapter 33 - June 2023 Chapter 72 & Me: We've Got Chemistry July 2022 Appliances and Apparatuses of Heading 9019 - June 2022 Essential Oils, Perfume, and Cosmetics August 2021 Artificial Body Parts and Appliances of Heading 9021-May 2021 Orthopedic Appliances of Heading 9021 - 2020 Chemicals of Chapter 28 - 2020 Classification of Organic Chemicals of Chapter 29 - 2020 Structures / Classification of Chapter 29 Subchapter X - 2019 Fertilizers of Chapter 31 - 2019 Classification of Refrigerant Mixtures - 2019 Chemical Industry Waste - 2018 Organic Chemicals - 2018 Inorganic Chemicals, Fertilizers, and Surfactants - 2018 Pharmaceutical Products - 2018 Medical Instruments and Appliances - 2018 Polymer Basics - 2018 Protests On December 9, 2020, CBP provided the trade community a webinar covering topics specific to protests (19 U.S.C. 1514). The webinar topics included Trade Remedy protests, selected protest topics such as submission and amending, Application for Further Review (AFR), Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center) submission best practices, and Accelerated Disposition & Court of International Trade (CIT) filings. This presentation is not intended to replace previously provided formal guidance to the trade community, nor is it intended to constitute legal advice. Protest Webinar Recording - 2020 Protest Webinar Slides - 2020 Wood Packaging Materials Wood Packing Material (WPM) - July 2025 Last Modified: May 13, 2026


Home Trade CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though The Global Enrollment System Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Broker Licensing Global Enrollment System CBP is pleased to announce its final expansion of the Global Enrollment System (GES) to 25 additional ports of entry to allow individuals to file their customs broker license application electronically. GES allows CBP to leverage existing infrastructure to effectively and efficiently process license applications, reducing our processing time significantly. GES is currently activated at the following ports: Port Code Status Anchorage 3126 Active Atlanta 1704 Active Baltimore 1303 Active Boston 0401 Active Buffalo 0901 Active Champlain 0712 Active Charleston 1601 Active Charlotte 1512 Active Chicago 3901 Active Cleveland 4101 Active Dallas/Ft. Worth 5501 Active Denver 3307 Active Detroit 3801 Active El Paso 2402 Active Great Falls 3304 Active Honolulu 3201 Active Houston 5301 Active Laredo 2304 Active Los Angeles 2704 Active Memphis 2006 Active Miami 5206 Active Milwaukee 3701 Active Minneapolis 3501 Active Mobile 1901 Active New Orleans 2002 Active New York 1001 Active Nogales 2604 Active Norfolk 1401 Active Otay Mesa 2506 Active Pembina 3401 Active Philadelphia 1101 Active Portland, ME 0101 Active Portland, OR 2904 Active Providence 0502 Active San Francisco 2809 Active San Juan 4909 Active Savannah 1703 Active Seattle 3001 Active St. Albans 0201 Active St. Louis 4503 Active Tampa 1801 Active Washington, DC 5401 Active Last Modified: Mar 15, 2024


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Home Trade ACE: The Import and Export Processing System Cargo Systems Messaging Service Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) ACE Training and Reference Guides ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs Business Transformation and Innovation ACE Deployments ACE Frequently Asked Questions How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Reports ACE Support Absolute Quota Information Notice Document Image System Instructional Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles ACE Transaction Details Liquidation in ACE CBP Interconnection Security Agreement Foreign Trade Regulations-Automated Export System Requirements Stow Plans and Container Status Messages Value Added Networks eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Cargo Systems Messaging Service Welcome to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). CSMS is one of CBP’s methods for communicating to our trade partners news and updates on our automated systems – namely the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). To receive the CSMS messages via email, please register below. Register for CSMS Messages View Recent CSMS Messages To search for a message title or number on this page, use the find function. Press CTRL + F and start typing your keywords. A search bar will appear at the top of the screen displaying your search terms. This will search message titles on the entire page. These documents may qualify as a “guidance document” as set forth in Executive Order 13891 and interpretations thereof; such guidance documents are not binding and lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law or as incorporated into a contract. These documents are being posted to this portal to provide stakeholders with useful information. View Archived CSMS Messages Last Modified: Jan 08, 2024