CBP has posted an Excel spreadsheet providing details on ACE programming issues. The spreadsheet includes the issue number, date opened, description, status, scheduled delivery date, and comments. (Spreadsheet, posted 05/03/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/programming_issues.ctt/programming_issues.xls)
CBP has issued the April 2010 ACE Trade Account Owner (TAO) Update. The update covers CBP forms not posting to the "Task List," ACE Reports fixes and tips, information on Cargo Control & Release, etc. (TAO updated, issued 04/30/10, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/docs/17889_238154990/April_2010_TAO_Update_v5.pdf)
CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that it has posted an A2.3.1a FAQ document. This document provides answers to questions on the new ACE ESAR A2.3.1a capabilities including new Portal and EDI capabilities specific to the filing and processing of AD/CVD entries (also know as type 03 entries) and AD/CVD Case Management. (CSMS #10-000106, dated 04/29/10, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17888&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby)
CBP has posted an updated version of its ACE application form. (Form, posted 05/03/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace_app_info/ace_portal_app.ctt/ace_portal_app.pdf)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message stating that ABI Importer/Bond Query (Application Identifier KI) queries will now return results for new bond activity codes.
Minutes from the April 9, 2010 and April 22, 2010 meetings of the COAC Bond Subcommittee have recently been posted to CBP’s Web site. During these meetings, the Subcommittee addressed a number of bond-related issues, highlights of which include:
CBP has posted a FAQ document providing answers to questions on new ACE ESAR A2.3.1a capabilities, including new Portal and EDI capabilities specific to the filing and processing of AD/CVD entries (also know as type 03 entries) and AD/CVD Case Management. (FAQs, dated 04/28/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace/esar_faq.xml)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted the March 2010 Trade Support Network monthly activity report, which summarizes the activity of all of the TSN Committees and Subcommittees for that month.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has asked the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve its proposed rule to establish definitions for the terms “common cultivar” (except trees) and “common food crop”, which are among the categorical exemptions to the Lacey Act Amendments requirements.
1. Updated Interest Rates for Additional Duties on Reconciliations