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CBP resolved earlier ACE Truck Manifest and References Tab outage
CBP announced that the ACE Portal Truck Manifest and References Tab applications, along with ACE Reports in the ACE Mod Portal, were unavailable and have since been restored. CBP advised users to clear their browser cache to regain access. The notice affected users of these specific ACE Mod Portal applications.
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This was a temporary ACE Mod Portal access issue that CBP resolved shortly after it arose. It did not change any filing rules or entry requirements, and later CSMS messages have not referenced it further. Clients do not need to take any action regarding this notice.
CBP updates truck export manifest and conveyance report technical specs
CBP announced technical updates to the Electronic Export Manifest Truck 309 Customs Manifest and the CUSREP Conveyance Report in ACE. Changes include marking one data element as not used, removing a cancellation code, updating language for one code, and revising descriptions for two other codes. The message was published April 22, 2026 and directs technical questions to CBP client representatives and policy questions to a CBP email address.
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This message concerns technical data formatting for truck export manifest filings, which is a carrier and export filing function. It does not affect the import entries Allied files for clients. Clients do not need to take any action.
CBP adds error code blocking PSCs on entries with pending CAPE refunds
CBP announced an updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary. It added error code 864, which blocks a post-summary correction on any entry where a CAPE declaration has already been filed for an IEEPA refund. CBP published this alongside the April 20, 2026 launch of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal.
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This confirms what CBP had already told filers: once we submit a CAPE declaration for an IEEPA refund, we cannot also file a post-summary correction on that entry. We continue to use CAPE declarations, not PSCs, for IEEPA duty refund requests. Clients do not need to take any action on this notice, but should contact us if they want us to review whether an entry needs a CAPE declaration.
CBP Added ACE Error Code Blocking PSC When a CAPE Refund Is Pending
CBP announced an updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary that added a new validation error, condition code 864, which blocks a post-summary correction on an entry once a CAPE refund declaration has been filed for it. CBP tied this update to the April 20, 2026 launch of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal. The change affects filers submitting entry summary corrections.
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We follow this rule when we amend entries for clients that have filed an IEEPA refund claim through CAPE. Once a CAPE declaration is submitted for an entry, CBP will reject any post-summary correction on that entry, so refunds must go through CAPE, not a PSC. This still applies today. Clients do not need to do anything, but should tell us if they want us to check the status of a specific entry.
- General NoticeCSMS #68358699
NOAA Lifted Panama Tuna Embargo, Renewed Findings for Six Other Countries
CBP announced that NOAA Fisheries issued an affirmative finding for Panama, lifting the 2000 embargo on yellowfin tuna and tuna products caught by purse seine vessels in the eastern tropical Pacific. The finding covered April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031. NOAA Fisheries also renewed one year affirmative findings for Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Spain, covering April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
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This lifted the import ban on Panamanian yellowfin tuna and tuna products harvested by purse seine vessels, and confirmed continued eligibility for the other listed countries. We apply these findings to entries of yellowfin tuna and tuna products from these countries that we file. Clients importing tuna from Panama or the renewed countries should ask us to confirm their entries reflect the correct country status and validity period, since the one year findings for the other six countries expire March 31, 2027.
CBP corrected AES vehicle export HTS codes requiring reporting
CBP announced a correction to CSMS 68273771, updating the AESTIR Appendix U list to add three HTS codes for used vehicles: 8705.90.0010, 8705.90.0020, and 8705.90.0080. These classifications now require reporting through the Automated Export System when used vehicles under those codes are exported. The correction was published April 15, 2026.
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This notice concerns export reporting under the Automated Export System, not the import entries we file for clients. It sets which HTS codes for used vehicles must be reported in AES filings. Clients who export used vehicles under these classifications should confirm compliance with their AES filer, and later CSMS messages may have changed this list, so ask us to check current requirements for specific shipments.
CBP Added Three Used Vehicle HTS Codes to Export Manifest Appendix U List
CBP announced that the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) Appendix U list was updated to include three HTS codes for used vehicles: 8705.90.0010, 8705.90.0020 and 8705.90.0080. The change affected reporting requirements for used vehicle exports under the EEM program. CBP directed technical questions to client representatives and policy questions to a CBP vehicle exports mailbox.
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This notice concerned export manifest reporting for used vehicles, not the import entries we file for clients. It does not change any customs entry, classification or duty process we handle. Clients who export used vehicles under these HTS codes should confirm current EEM reporting requirements, since later CBP messages may have updated this list further.
CBP added automated ACE alerts for container seal changes on ocean and rail shipments
CBP announced an updated Trade Information Notice describing new ACE features for container seal changes on ocean and rail shipments. The update added disposition codes so ACE notifies carriers by EDI when CBP personnel add or remove container seals, and let ABI filers query D2/D3 notification records for a bill of lading. CBP deployed these features to the ACE production environment on April 9, 2026.
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This update concerns ACE system notifications for carriers and ABI filers, not entry filing requirements. We use these ACE features when reviewing bill of lading records for shipments we handle, but clients do not need to take any action. Clients with questions about a specific shipment's seal status should ask us to check the ACE record.
- General NoticeCSMS #68235445
CBP Canceled April 2026 Commodity Classification Webinars
CBP announced it canceled its free NCSD webinars scheduled for April 7 and April 9, 2026, on steel bars and rods classification and on plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip. CBP cited a partial DHS funding lapse as the reason. CBP said both webinars would be rescheduled after the funding lapse ended.
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This notice only concerned CBP's educational webinars and did not change any entry filing requirements. Clients did not need to take any action. We did not need to adjust any entries because of this cancellation.
- General NoticeCSMS #68237853
CBP updated ACE stow plan error handling for vessel arrivals and departures
CBP announced changes to Stow Plan processing in ACE that affect error conditions for vessel arrival and departure ports and dates. CBP made the changes available for trade testing in the certification environment starting May 14, 2026, and pushed them to the production environment on June 25, 2026. The message was for parties that file vessel stow plans in ACE.
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This notice concerned technical changes to vessel stow plan filing in ACE, not entry filing or duty rates. It does not affect the entries we file for clients, and clients do not need to act. If a client operates a vessel and files stow plans directly, they should confirm with their service provider that the changes are working as expected.
CBP launched new web-based ACE Portal account application in April 2026
CBP announced on April 1, 2026 that it released a modernized ACE Secure Data Portal account application for companies without existing ACE Portal access. The new web forms covered new importer, exporter, protest filer and other sub-account applications, plus updates to Account Owner information. CBP said it would temporarily continue accepting the older PDF-based application during the rollout period.
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This message concerned how companies apply for ACE Portal accounts, not how we file entries, so clients did not need to act on it. Later CSMS messages may have changed the application process or web links described here. Clients setting up a new ACE Portal account should ask Allied to confirm the current application procedure before applying.
CBP added Hamburg port code to export manifest Schedule K reference list
CBP announced an update to the Electronic Export Manifest Appendix O, Schedule K Implementation Guide. The update added Port of Unlading Code 42876 for Hamburg. The message directed technical questions to CBP client representatives and policy questions to a CBP mailbox.
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This update concerns the codes carriers and filers use when reporting export manifest data, not the import entries Allied files. It does not require any action from our import clients. Exporters or carriers using this port code in export manifest filings should confirm with their manifest service provider that the update is reflected in their system.
CBP updated technical guides for truck export manifest EDI messages
CBP updated the Electronic Export Manifest Implementation Guides for the ACE Exports Truck UNEDIFACT CUSCAR, CUSRES, CUSREP, X12 309, and PAXLST messages. The changes added codes for Post Departure Filing and Automated Export System downtime, removed confirmation of manifest and trip reporting language, and changed wording from Final Transmission to Complete Transmission. CBP directed technical questions to client representatives and policy questions to its export manifest mailbox.
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This message set technical data formatting rules for carriers and software providers that transmit truck export manifests through ACE. It does not change import entry filing, duty rates, or documentation Allied handles for clients. Clients do not need to act, but if a client also files export manifests directly, they should confirm with their software provider that these guide updates were applied.
CBP removed six port of unlading codes from Export Manifest Schedule K
CBP announced an update to the Electronic Export Manifest Appendix O, Schedule K reference table. The update removed six port of unlading codes: 27725, 27726, 42879, 27739, 27727 and 27700. CBP directed technical questions to client representatives and policy questions to its export manifest mailbox.
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This update changed a reference code table used in export manifest filings, not entry filings we handle for importers. It does not affect the import entries Allied files. Clients do not need to act, but exporters or carriers using these old port of unlading codes should confirm with their manifest filer that the change was applied.
CBP reported temporary ACE air manifest system outage in March 2026
CBP announced degradation in ACE air manifest processing on March 24, 2026. It said ACE MMM/TMM and EDI processing would be unavailable for about 45 minutes while it restarted services. CBP said it would send a follow-up message once the issue was resolved.
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This was a short, one-time system outage from March 2026 and does not affect current filings. Clients do not need to act on this notice. If a client has questions about entries filed during that window, they should ask us to review the specific entry.
CBP resolved earlier ACE Air Manifest processing slowdown
CBP announced that a processing degradation issue affecting ACE Air Manifest had been resolved and that ACE was operating normally again. The message did not describe the cause or duration of the issue. It applied to air cargo manifest filings processed through ACE.
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This was a routine system status update from March 2026 about a temporary ACE Air Manifest slowdown that CBP said was fixed. It did not change any filing requirements, so it has no ongoing effect on entries we file today. Clients do not need to take any action regarding this notice.
CBP updated Ocean Export Manifest guides for port of unlading and destination fields
CBP announced updates to the Electronic Export Manifest Ocean X12 309 and Ocean CAMIR implementation guides. The updates clarified how carriers report the first foreign port of destination and unlading, added guidance for transshipment movements, and changed the Port Information data element from mandatory to optional. The changes applied to ocean carriers filing electronic export manifests.
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This message concerned technical formatting for ocean export manifests filed by carriers, not the import entries Allied files for clients. It did not require action from importers or shippers at the time. Because this is a past technical update, clients with questions about current export manifest requirements should ask Allied to check whether later CSMS messages changed these fields.
- General NoticeCSMS #68105981
CBP Canceled March Webinars on Trade Violations Reporting Tool
CBP announced it canceled its free quarterly webinars scheduled for March 31 and April 2 due to a partial DHS shutdown. The sessions were meant to cover use of the Trade Violations Reporting (TVR) tool and filing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations. CBP said it would hold future webinars on these topics in later months.
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This notice only canceled two informational webinars and did not change any filing rule or deadline. It had no effect on the entries we file for clients. Clients did not need to take any action then, and none is needed now.
- General NoticeCSMS #68109215
CBP canceled March 2026 NCSD commodity webinars due to funding lapse
CBP announced it canceled free NCSD commodity webinars scheduled for March 24 and March 26, 2026, due to a partial DHS funding lapse. The sessions covered Parts of General Use and Stepping Forward in Smart Kicks. CBP said it would reschedule both webinars once the funding lapse ended.
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This notice only canceled two educational webinars and did not change any entry filing requirements. It does not affect the entries we file for clients, and clients do not need to do anything. Clients should ask us about any classification questions the webinars would have addressed.
- General NoticeCSMS #68095227
NOAA lifts marine mammal import restrictions for Grenada, Ireland, New Caledonia
CBP announced that NOAA Fisheries issued comparability findings on March 16, 2026, lifting Marine Mammal Protection Act seafood import restrictions for Grenada, Ireland, and New Caledonia. As a result, a Certification of Admissibility no longer had to accompany seafood imports from these fisheries as of that date. A COA could still be required if the products were processed in another nation with MMPA import restrictions.
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This message is over six months old. At the time, it meant importers of seafood from Grenada, Ireland, and New Caledonia no longer needed a COA for entries we filed, unless the goods were processed in another restricted nation. Later CSMS messages may have changed MMPA requirements for these or other countries, so clients should ask us to confirm current COA requirements before we file their entries.
- General NoticeCSMS #68083213
CBP Updated ACE Document Image Guide for AGOA and Haiti Trade Documents
CBP announced an update to the ACE Document Image System (DIS) Implementation Guide. The update added two new document label codes tied to the reauthorized AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP trade preference programs, one for AGOA documents and one for Haiti documents. CBP pointed filers to a related message for guidance on using the new labels.
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This was a technical update to how supporting documents for AGOA and Haiti trade preference programs are labeled and submitted in ACE. It concerned the document coding brokers use when filing entries under these programs, not a change to duty rates or eligibility. Clients importing under AGOA or Haiti programs do not need to act, but should ask Allied to confirm current document requirements if they have active entries under these programs.
- General NoticeCSMS #68000541
CBP held classification webinars in March and April 2026 (historical notice)
CBP's National Commodity Specialist Division announced a series of commodity-specific educational webinars running March through September 2026, focused on classification guidance and emerging trade technology. The message listed the March and April sessions, held via WebEx, and noted that any webinars during a DHS funding lapse would need rescheduling. This was an informational and registration notice, not a rule change.
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This notice is informational and concerned webinar registration, not a change to entry filing requirements. The webinars listed have already taken place, so clients do not need to act on this message. If clients have questions about classification of specific goods, we are glad to review their entries.
CBP Removed Burma Country Code From Export and Import Manifest Systems
CBP announced an update to ACE CATAIR Appendix B (import) and AESTIR Appendix C (export) that removed Burma (BU) as a valid country code. Myanmar (MM) remains a valid country code. The change affects manifest filers who reference country codes for shipments involving that country.
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We noted this update to the country code tables used in import and export manifest filings. The message does not give an effective date, so later CSMS notices may have adjusted the rollout. Clients whose shipments reference Burma or Myanmar should ask us to confirm which code applies to their current entries.
CBP added ATA Carnet data fields to ACE truck manifest filings in March 2026
CBP announced that on March 24, 2026 it enhanced the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to let trade users include ATA Carnet information in electronic truck manifest filings. The update involved electronic data interchange (EDI) changes. CBP referred filers to an attached information notice for details.
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This was a system enhancement for truck manifest filers and did not require action from importers or shippers. It concerned how carrier and broker EDI systems transmit carnet data to CBP, not the goods or duties on an entry. Clients do not need to act on this notice; if a specific truck shipment involving an ATA Carnet needs review, ask Allied about that entry.
CBP updated technical guide for truck export manifest acceptance messages
CBP announced updates to the Electronic Export Manifest Truck X12-355 Acceptance/Rejection Message Implementation Guide. The changes corrected a typo and reduced the maximum use counts in the REF and VEH segments to one. CBP directed technical questions to client representatives and policy questions to its export manifest mailbox.
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This update concerns the technical data format for electronic export manifests filed by truck carriers, not the import entries Allied files for clients. It does not change any import entry, classification, or duty requirement. Clients do not need to take any action.
CBP made ocean export manifest seal number field optional, not required
CBP announced an update to the Electronic Export Manifest Ocean X12-350 Implementation Guide. The update changed the M7A02 Seal Number field in the Seal Number Replacement segment from mandatory to optional. CBP said the change was live in production as of the message date.
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This change concerns ocean carriers that file electronic export manifests with CBP, not the import entries Allied files. It does not affect entries, ISF filings or duty refund claims that Allied handles for clients. Clients do not need to take any action because of this notice.
CBP added new ITAR export exemption code to AES filing guide
CBP announced an update to AESTIR Appendix O adding ITAR Exemption Code 126.9U, covering temporary export, reexport, or temporary import of certain vessels listed in USML Category XX(a)(10). The update aligns the Automated Export System interface with a State Department ITAR change published in the Federal Register in August 2025. It applies to exporters and filers who report these vessel movements through AES.
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This update concerns Automated Export System filings for vessel exports under a specific ITAR exemption, not the import entries Allied files. We do not file AES export declarations for clients, so this does not change how we process customs entries. Clients who export vessels under USML Category XX(a)(10) should confirm the correct AES exemption code with their export compliance team or AES filer.
CBP proposed mandatory electronic export manifest for ocean cargo in February 2026
CBP published a proposed rule on February 10, 2026 to require electronic export manifest (EEM) filing in ACE for vessel cargo before departure from the United States. The rule aimed to give CBP visibility into outbound vessel shipments. CBP accepted public comments on the proposal through April 13, 2026.
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This proposed rule concerns export manifest filing, which Allied does not handle for clients. We are not aware whether CBP has finalized this rule since the comment period closed. Clients who export vessel cargo and want to know its current status should ask Allied or check the CBP EEM webpage directly.
CBP added carnet number fields to truck import manifests in ACE
CBP announced it updated ACE truck manifest systems to let filers submit a Carnet number and expiration date. The update added new codes for Carnet in the ANSI X12 and EDIFACT truck manifest formats, plus two new error codes for missing or invalid carnet data. CBP said it planned to deploy the changes to production on March 24, 2026. The change affects software developers and trade filers who submit truck manifests by EDI.
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This was a technical update to CBP's manifest system for truck carriers and their EDI software providers, not a change to entry or duty rules. Since the deployment date has passed, we expect these carnet fields and error codes are now active in production for truck manifest filings. Clients do not need to take any action on this notice; if a shipment involves a carnet, clients should ask us to confirm how it was reported.
- General NoticeCSMS #67739659
CBP held FY2026 webinars on reporting trade violations and EAPA allegations
CBP announced a schedule of free quarterly webinars for Fiscal Year 2026 on using its Trade Violations Reporting tool and on filing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations. The webinars covered dates in March, April, June and September 2026, with registration required in advance through a CBP link. The message was for anyone interested in reporting suspected trade violations or learning EAPA procedures.
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This message only announced CBP webinar dates and registration steps, it did not change any entry filing rules. All the listed webinar dates have already passed. Clients do not need to take any action on this notice, and it has no effect on entries we file.
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