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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.
CBP barred PSC changes to IEEPA HTS on FTZ entry type 06
CBP announced an update to the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary adding a new validation, error F883, that blocks a Post Summary Correction from modifying the IEEPA HTS on a Foreign Trade Zone entry type 06. CBP deployed the change to its certification and production systems on August 21, 2026. The update affects filers submitting PSCs on FTZ entries with an IEEPA HTS line.
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This update applies to Foreign Trade Zone entry type 06 filings, and Allied does not operate or manage foreign trade zones. We do not expect this validation to affect the entries we file for clients. Because IEEPA duties themselves ended on February 20, 2026, clients with questions about how this rule applies to their entries should ask Allied to review the specific filing.
CBP updates list of HTS codes barred from AES export reporting
CBP announced updates to Appendix V of the AESTIR, which lists HTS numbers that cannot be reported in the Automated Export System. One HTS number was removed from the list and 43 HTS numbers were added, at the request of the U.S. Census Bureau. The updated list is posted on CBP.gov.
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This message concerns exporters and filers who report HTS numbers in AES, not the import entries we file. Clients who export goods under any of the listed HTS numbers should check the updated Appendix V and confirm how their AES filer reports those numbers. This notice does not require any action on entries we handle for clients.
CBP added new ACE error to block conflicting duty status on auto parts and heavy vehicle HTS lines
CBP announced an update to the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary that added a new fatal error, F876. The error stops an entry summary line from having both a dutiable Auto Part HTS number and a dutiable Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles HTS number in Chapter 99 at the same time. CBP deployed this validation to the certification and production ACE environments on June 25, 2026. The change affects filers who submit entry summaries with both types of HTS numbers on one line.
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This was a system-level filing rule for entry summaries with combined Auto Part and MHDV Chapter 99 HTS numbers. It appears to remain in effect, since we have not seen a later CSMS message that changes it. If you import auto parts or medium and heavy-duty vehicles, ask us to review how your entries classify Chapter 99 duty status on these lines.
CBP added forklift HTS code to used vehicle export reporting list
CBP announced an update to AESTIR Appendix U, the list of HTS/Schedule B codes requiring used vehicle reporting in the Automated Export System. CBP added HTS code 8427.10.8020, covering self-propelled forklift equipment, to that list. The update applied to exporters filing AES records for used vehicles.
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This notice concerns exporters who file Automated Export System records, not the customs entries Allied files for imports. Clients who export used self-propelled forklifts under HTS 8427.10.8020 should confirm with their AES filer that this code is reported correctly. We have not seen a later CSMS message changing this list, but clients should check the current AESTIR Appendix U on CBP.gov for the latest version.
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.
CBP added new ACE error code requiring USDA license for sugar and dairy HTS entries
CBP announced an update to the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary that created a new fatal error, F60D, for agriculture related HTS numbers. The error required a USDA agricultural license type 14 number in the 52 record for entries using listed re export sugar program and dairy rate quota HTS numbers, regardless of entry type. CBP said any entry using these HTS numbers without the license number would be rejected. The change was scheduled to deploy to the CERT and PROD environments on May 30, 2026.
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This validation still applies to entries we file that use the listed sugar or dairy HTS numbers. We enter the USDA agricultural license type 14 number in the 52 record on those entries to avoid rejection. Clients importing goods classified under these HTS numbers should confirm they hold a valid license and send us the license number before we file the entry.
CBP renamed ACE error code 613 from HTS relationship/sequence mismatch to HTS relationship mismatch
CBP announced an update to the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary (V47) that changed the name of error code 613 from HTS RELATIONSHIP/SEQUENCE MISMATCH to HTS RELATIONSHIP MISMATCH. CBP removed the sequence reference because incorrect HTS number sequencing now triggers a separate existing error, 852 HTS OUT OF SEQUENCE. The update deployed to the CERT and PROD environments on May 28, 2026.
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This is a technical labeling change to how ABI systems report certain HTS errors, and it concerns filers like Allied rather than importers directly. We account for the updated error names and the separate 852 sequence error in the entries we file. Clients do not need to take any action on this change.
CBP added new ABI error code for HTS not allowed for importer of record
CBP announced an update to the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary adding error code F865, which flags a tariff number as not eligible for the submitted importer of record. CBP scheduled the update for the CERT test environment on May 19, 2026, and for production on June 2, 2026. The message directed technical questions to CBP client representatives and the Entry Summary Accounts and Revenue Division.
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This is a technical filing system update that concerns brokers and how CBP's ABI system validates entry data. The error code is now live in production, so we may see it returned if a filed tariff number is not eligible for the importer of record on an entry. Clients do not need to act, but if we receive this error on a filing we may ask for corrected classification or importer information.
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 duty checks in ACE for entries with up to 32 HTS codes per line
CBP announced that on February 17, 2026 it deployed an ACE enhancement that validates filer-provided duty amounts on entry summary lines listing up to 32 HTS codes. When a filer's duty amount does not match CBP's calculation, ACE returns condition code 624 for a line mismatch or 627 for a total mismatch. The message directed technical questions to CBP client representatives and other questions to CBP's ESAR email address.
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This is a system level change to how CBP validates entry summary duty amounts, and it concerns the filing process rather than importer action. We account for these mismatch codes when we prepare and transmit entry summaries with multiple HTS codes per line. Clients do not need to do anything because of this message, but if a specific entry shows a duty discrepancy, clients should ask us to review it.
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.
CBP updated air manifest data fields for declared value and currency codes
CBP announced in January 2026 that it updated the ACE Air CAMIR system in Production to make the Declared Value and ISO Currency Code fields conditional, required for express bills. CBP also updated its ACE AIR CAMIR Message Line Identifiers Implementation Guide. The update affects parties who submit air import manifest data through ACE.
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This update concerns the technical filing of air manifests in ACE and is handled by carriers and ABI filers, not by importers. It does not change any duty, classification or entry requirement for our clients. Clients do not need to act on this message; if they have questions about how their air shipments are manifested, they can ask Allied to check with the filer.
Air manifest: Declared Value and Currency Code became conditional for express bills
CBP announced that an update to the ACE air manifest (CAMIR) was available for testing in the CERT environment. The update made the Declared Value and ISO Currency Code fields conditional, and required for an express bill. CBP updated the ACE AIR CAMIR Message Line Identifiers Implementation Guide and said the change would reach Production on January 6, 2026.
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This message concerned air carriers and express consignment operators that transmit air manifests to ACE, not the entries importers file. Later CSMS messages may have changed these manifest rules. Clients do not need to act, but should ask us if they have questions about their air shipments.
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