CBP reported a quota processing glitch for certain Chapter 99 HTS codes in ACE
CBP title: Quota Processing Issue in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
What did CBP announce?
CBP announced on July 30, 2026 that it found a problem with quota processing in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) affecting specific Chapter 99 harmonized tariff schedule codes. CBP said it was investigating the issue and would issue a follow-up message once a solution was implemented. The message did not name the affected codes or give a timeline for a fix.
What is Allied's position?
This notice affects quota entries tied to certain Chapter 99 HTS codes in ACE. We do not know if CBP has since resolved the issue or issued a follow-up message, so clients with quota entries from this period should ask us to review whether their specific entries were affected.
General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
CBP is aware of an issue with quota processing in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) related to specific chapter 99 harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) codes. CBP is in the process of investigating this issue and will issue a follow-up message once a solution has been implemented.