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CBP sets order for reporting multiple HTS lines with Chapter 98 or 99 codes
CBP updated guidance on the order for reporting multiple HTSUS classifications on a single entry summary line when a Chapter 98 or 99 classification applies. The sequence is Chapter 98 first, then Chapter 99 codes for trade remedies in the order Section 301, Section 338, Section 232, Section 201 duties, Section 201 quota, then Chapter 99 for replacement duty or other use, then other quota, and finally the Chapter 1-97 classification. Entered value should be reported on the Chapter 1-97 line unless Chapter 98 rules require otherwise. This applies to entry summaries filed in ACE, which is the system of record for entry summaries.
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We apply this reporting sequence to the entry summaries we file in ACE when a Chapter 98 or 99 classification is required. Clients do not need to change the data they send us, but we will make sure our line reporting follows this order to avoid rejections. If a client has questions about how a specific shipment is classified across Chapter 98, 99 and 1-97, they should ask us to review the entry.
USDA now requires NOP organic certificate numbers for 27 more HTS codes
USDA's National Organic Program announced that, starting July 1, 2026, the AMS tariff flag for 27 listed HTS codes changed from 'may file' to 'must file' with reject severity for the NOP import certificate (NOP-IC) number. CBP said organic shipments without a valid NOP-IC number can be reexported, donated with restrictions, or destroyed, and NOP-IC numbers marked or followed by 'draft' are not valid. This affects importers of organic products such as certain vegetables, oils, cocoa, pasta, juices, spirits, and vinegar under the listed codes.
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This is a partner government agency filing requirement from USDA, not a change Allied controls. For entries under the listed HTS codes filed on or after July 1, 2026, we must include a valid, non-draft NOP-IC number or the entry will reject. Clients importing organic goods under these codes should send us a current NOP-IC number for each shipment and confirm it is not marked 'draft'. If a client is unsure whether their product falls under one of the listed codes, they should ask us to review the entry.
USDA reminded filers of organic entry HTS flag change and NOP-IC filing errors
CBP relayed a USDA National Organic Program notice that certain HTS codes changed from AM7 (may file) to AM8 (must file, reject severity) on February 13, 2026. USDA also flagged common filing errors: using non-conforming 10-digit NOP ID numbers instead of 21-character NOP-IC numbers, and filing under the wrong ACE message set. The notice said organic shipments without a valid NOP-IC number can face reexport, donation, or destruction, and told filers to use the OR2 message set for electronic NOP-IC numbers and OR1 only for manually issued NOP-ICs with a COOP code.
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This notice set filing rules for organic entries that took effect in February 2026 and, unless a later CSMS message says otherwise, should still govern how NOP-IC data is filed today. We file organic entries using valid 21-character NOP-IC numbers under the OR2 message set, or OR1 only when a client provides a manually issued NOP-IC with a COOP code. Clients importing organic goods should send us the correct NOP-IC number for each shipment and ask us to confirm the HTS flag status if unsure.
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