CBP modifies test of new electronic informal entry process for mail

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical changes and CPSC flag updates

CBP states in CSMS # 70220191 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2625, created on September 29, 2026, contains 57 harmonized tariff records and 304 ABI records, including Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and corrections to assessment reduction rates for live porcine animals and pork products under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. The update changes the CPSC HTS flag from CP2 to CP1 on HTS codes 2404120510, 2404120590, 2404121010, 2404121090, 3604109010, 8506100010, 8506401010, 8506500010, 8506600010, 8506800010, 9613200000, 9404210095, 9404291095 and 9404299095, and removes flag CP2 on HTS code 9613802010. CBP directs Section 232 pharmaceutical questions to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and CPSC flagging questions to itdssupport@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP updates Electronic Export Manifest truck manifest implementation guide with VEH22 qualifier

CBP states in CSMS # 70200422 that it has updated the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) ACE Exports Truck X12-309 Customs Manifest Implementation Guide. The update adds VEH22 "Reference Identification Qualifier" to the Data Element Summary table in the VEH section. Technical questions go to the assigned CBP Client Representative; policy questions may be sent to cbpexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP extends mandatory Entry Type 13 date for international mail to Jan. 20, 2027

CBP extended the compliance date for the new informal entry procedures for international mail from Oct. 22, 2026, to Jan. 20, 2027, a 90-day extension. Beginning Jan. 20, 2027, international postal shipments subject to Section 201, 232 or 301 duties, or within the jurisdiction of a Partner Government Agency, must be filed electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment through the new Entry Type 13 process for informal entry; otherwise formal entry is required. There are no changes to international mail entry procedures before that date, and CBP encourages filers to use the optional Entry Type 13 process during the transition.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2626 with Section 232 and NMFS flagging changes

CBP states in CSMS # 70197855 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2626, created on October 9, 2026, contains 4 harmonized tariff records and 14 ABI records, including Section 232 updates and PGA HTS flagging updates. The NM8 flag has been removed for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) HTS 0301.19.000. The notice does not state which Section 232 measures or tariff lines the update covers.

CBP adds ACE cargo release error code 336 for ET13 invoice description

CBP states in CSMS # 70188060 that error code 336, INVOICE/MERCH DESC REQUIRED FOR ET13, has been added to the Cargo Release Condition Codes document posted to cbp.gov. The validation rule applies to the Commercial Invoice Description in the SE40 record and will be deployed to the Cargo Release Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Production environment on October 15, 2026. The document is available in the Supporting Documents section on cbp.gov; filing issues go to a CBP Client Representative or the ACE Help Desk, and Cargo Control and Release questions to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-319 on 2027 refined sugar opening moment results

CBP states in CSMS # 70137929 that the 2027 refined sugar tariff rate quota, covering refined sugar under HTSUS Chapter 17 and 21 subheadings and Additional U.S. Note 5, opened October 1, 2026 and was over-subscribed at the opening moment, with a pro rata percentage of 51.03027% calculated in ACE and an Entry Summary Status Notification (UC) message issued showing the prorated quantity per entry. Filers and importers have five business days from the date of authorized release to re-transmit the data, a window that expires October 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm local time.

CBP adds ACH Debit option for maritime fee payments effective October 15, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 70134132 that, effective October 15, 2026, it will enable an ACH Debit payment option on eCBP when the online payment method is selected in Mobile Collections & Receipt (MCR). Vessel Agents and Owner Operators may pay CBP maritime fees by ACH Debit, in addition to check, cash, and online credit/debit card payments. When CBP selects "Online" as the payment option, the payer receives an Online Payment Request email linking to the eCBP Payment Portal, then to Pay.gov. CBP asks payers to have their bank allow Customer Number/Company ID 7005009908 and Transit Routing Number 041036046 through fraud filters to avoid payment delays.

CBP seeks comments on revised Entry information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act

CBP will submit a revised Entry information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and is taking public comments on the revision. Comments must be submitted no later than November 2, 2026, through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, where the collection appears under "Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments." The notice does not state what the revision changes in the collection.

CBP seeks comments on revision to Entry Summary information collection

CBP will submit a revision to the Entry Summary information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and is taking public comments on the collection. Comments must be submitted no later than November 2, 2026, through www.reginfo.gov by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments" or using the search function. The notice does not state what the revision changes in the collection.

CBP updates ACE CATAIR Entry Summary with FY27 Customs COBRA user fees

CBP states in CSMS # 70086122 that the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update has been updated to include the Fiscal Year 2027 Customs COBRA User Fees, posted under the Current Capabilities tab. The adjusted fee amounts and limitations are effective October 1, 2026. Technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative; other inquiries go to the Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP moves Entry Type 13 ACE implementation guides from draft to current chapters

CBP states in CSMS # 70076746 that it implemented the Entry Type 13 (ET13) test through ACE enhancements on September 22, 2026, and moved the related ACE implementation guides from the "Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities" section of CBP.gov to the sections for deployed functionality. The Cargo Release guides moved are the ACE CATAIR Cargo Release Chapter and the PGA Flag Enforcement Table, both to "Chapters: Current Capabilities" and "PGA Message Set Documents" respectively, along with the ACE CATAIR Stand-alone Filing for Prior Notice Data (PE/PX).

CBP: certain Canadian products excluded from U.S. importation under Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063 from September 29, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 70050970 that, effective September 29, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, certain covered products of Canada identified in the Annexes to Presidential Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063 are excluded from importation into the United States, covering certain commodities under HTSUS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208 and 8711. Exclusion precludes admission into a Foreign Trade Zone or bonded warehouse, in-bond transportation and entry for consumption, and any entry containing covered products will be unconditionally rejected; entries filed in ACE that have not been released will be cancelled as of that time. Covered products imported before September 29, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

CBP adds ACE Cargo Release and FTZ error codes for restricted Canadian products under Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063

CBP states in CSMS # 70050117 that it has added error codes 239 (e214 FTZ admissions) and 335 (ACE Cargo Release) for designated imports originating from Canada entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026, covering certain products under HTSUS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208 and 8711, including alcohol packed in bottles, cans, boxes, kegs or other direct-to-consumption containers. The codes were added as part of the implementation of Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063. Non-compliant submissions will be rejected with those error codes.

CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-305 for 2027 specialty sugar quota

CBP states in CSMS # 70015464 that Quota Bulletin 26-305 covers the 2027 specialty sugar quota, for HTSUS Chapter 17 and 21 subheadings under Additional U.S. Note 5, with a quota period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 and an opening at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 1, 2026. CBP says the quota is expected to oversubscribe at the opening moment, and that quota entry summaries may be transmitted in ACE on October 1, 2026 only from 12:00 A.M. midnight local port time until 12:00 P.M. noon ET.

CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-301 for 2027 refined sugar quota

CBP states in CSMS # 70014324 that Quota Bulletin 26-301 covers the 2027 refined sugar quota for HTSUS Chapter 17 and 21 subheadings under Additional U.S. Note 5, with a quota period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 and an opening at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 1, 2026. The quota is expected to oversubscribe at the opening moment. Quota entry summaries may be transmitted in ACE on October 1, 2026 only from 12:00 A.M. midnight local port time until 12:00 P.M. noon ET; early or late transmissions will not be processed for the opening, though early transmissions may be retransmitted within that window.

CBP opens applications for voluntary two-year Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo

CBP announces in CSMS # 70005765 a voluntary two-year test of the ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo, in which participating truck carriers would submit limited export manifest data at least 24 hours before departure from the United States and a complete manifest no later than two hours before arrival at the final port of export. Participation is limited to nine truck carriers that meet the participant requirements in the general notice and can submit data through the ACE Export Truck Manifest Trade Portal or EDI.

CBP announces voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo

CBP announces in a general notice that it will conduct a voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test, in which truck export participants agree to submit limited export manifest data electronically at least 24 hours before departure from the United States to a foreign destination, complemented by the complete export manifest filing no later than two hours before arrival at the final port of export. The test begins October 23, 2026 and will run for approximately two years, subject to extension, modification or early termination announced in the Federal Register.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2622 with USDA Honey Board and Affordable Beef Quota changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69990151 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622, created on August 31, 2026, contains 16 harmonized tariff records and 93 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. The update covers U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Honey Board Assessment changes and new Affordable Beef Quota HTS updates under the proclamation "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." CBP directs questions on the HSU to the HTS Administrator and refers to CSMS # 69709647 for more information.

CBP moves three PGA-related CATAIR documents from draft to PROD section on CBP.gov

CBP states in CSMS # 69988954 that it has moved three PGA-related CATAIR documents from the "Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities" section into the "PGA Message Set Documents" section on CBP.gov: PGA Message Set: Appendix PGA, PGA Message Set: APHIS (CORE) Implementation Guide v6.4, and APHIS Supplemental Guide-Appendix APH-A v4.2. CBP refers readers to CSMS messages 69379587 and 69402038 for details on the changes to those documents. Questions go to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2623 with Section 232 and pork assessment changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69980481 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623, created on September 9, 2026, contains 83 harmonized tariff records and 450 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records, including Section 232 updates and a change in assessment reduction rates for live porcine animals and pork products under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. CBP refers readers to CSMS # 69738151 for the Section 232 updates. Questions on the Section 232 updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov, on the pork assessment change to imports@pork.org, and on the HSU to the HTS Administrator at HTSAdmin@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP corrects CSMS # 69941677, updating Section 338 exemption HTS to 9903.03.15 in ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V53

CBP states in CSMS # 69941677 that it corrects CSMS 69915227 by updating the applicable HTS number to 9903.03.15 in the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53, which was posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section on CBP.gov. The update adds error F884, EXEMPT HTS NOT ALLOWED FOR SECTION 338: use of exemption HTS 9903.03.15 for S338 is not allowed because no appropriate dutiable Chapter 99 HTS is reported on the line. The update was deployed to the CERTIFICATION (CERT) and PRODUCTION (PROD) environments on August 26, 2026.

CBP hosts 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas from Sept. 8-10, with 1,300 in-person and 3,000 virtual participants, under the theme "Knowing Your Supply Chain to Remain Compliant and Mitigate Risk." CBP Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello's opening remarks covered the Strengthening Customs Enforcement Executive Order, illegal transshipment, forced labor enforcement, ACE modernization, Enforce and Protect Act investigations and supply chain security. CBP encouraged attendees to file formal comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility."

CBP posts ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V54 updates for new Entry Type 13 test

CBP states in CSMS # 69915001 that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V54 has been posted under the Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities section on CBP.gov, with all updates in support of the new Entry Type 13 Test. The update adds new errors 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 867, 868, 877 and 885, renames error B49 to "PSC NOT ALLOWED - CANNOT BE INFORMAL/MAIL", and updates existing errors 103, 107, 108, 133, 164, 229, 414, 481, 630, 635 and 664. Technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative; questions or concerns go to the Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP updates ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53 with error F884 on Section 338 exemption HTS

CBP states in CSMS # 69915227 that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Error Dictionary V53 has been posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section on CBP.gov. The update adds error F884 – EXEMPT HTS NOT ALLOWED FOR SECTION 338, which applies when exemption HTS 9903.03.05 is used for S338 and no appropriate dutiable Chapter 99 HTS is reported on the line. The update was deployed to the CERTIFICATION (CERT) and PRODUCTION (PROD) environments on August 26, 2026.

CBP posts updated ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V110 and V111 with FY27 COBRA user fees

CBP states in CSMS # 69915041 that an updated ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V110 has been posted to the Current Capabilities chapters on CBP.gov, adding the new FY27 Customs COBRA User Fees, with the adjusted fee amounts and limitations applied to importations effective October 1, 2026. The new amount applies to a summary pre-filed before October 1, 2026 if the relevant entry date is on or after October 1, 2026, and the amounts are available in the Certification and Production environments.

CBP to deploy new e214 FTZ admission error code 238 on September 17, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69902241 that on September 17, 2026 it will implement a new error code for e214 Foreign Trade Zone admissions in the ACE Production environment, adding error code 238 - FIRMS CODE NOT APPROVED FOR DIRECT DELIVERY to the ACE Appendix P - e214 FTZ Admission Error Codes document. The change is already available in the ACE Certification environment, and the ACE Foreign Trade Zone chapter of the CATAIR was updated to clarify existing requirements.

CBP deploys ACE validation of ITN for EEI submissions to DIS, production on October 8, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69827440 that the Document Image System (DIS) validation of the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) for Electronic Export Information (EEI) submissions (CBP-255) has been deployed to the ACE Certification Environment and will be deployed in the ACE Production environment on October 8, 2026. ACE will validate the ITN when it is provided via EDI or submitted by email to DIS, accepting only valid and properly formatted ITNs; an invalid ITN returns the message "Submitted ITN is invalid or the format is invalid" and the DIS submission is rejected.

CBP updates ACE Ocean CAMIR Export Manifest implementation guide

CBP states in CSMS # 69813688 that it has updated the ACE Ocean CAMIR Export Manifest – Input to Customs and Border Protection Implementation Guide, revising the description in Segment M01, Data Element Vessel Name to add the note that if there is no vessel name, a vessel ID of "VESSEL" is required. The updated guide is available at Electronic Export Manifest (EEM). Technical inquiries go to the assigned CBP Client Representative, and policy inquiries to cbpexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP posts Cargo Release Condition Codes changes for Entry Type 13, adding error code 334 and removing 325

CBP states in CSMS # 69763204 that the Cargo Release Condition Codes documents have been posted to cbp.gov with changes for Entry Type 13, adding error code 334 and removing error code 325. CBP says these changes are expected to be deployed to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Production environment on September 22, 2026. The document is available in the Supporting Documents section on cbp.gov; technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative, cargo control and release questions to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov, and entry summary questions to esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2621 with Section 338 and FSIS flag changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69726413 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2621, created on August 22, 2026, contains 13 harmonized tariff records and 54 ABI records, including the Section 338 updates described in CSMS # 69606660. The update also adds the FS3 flag to HTS codes 2106909990, 2106909993 and 2106909994, and changes the FS4 flag to FS3 on HTS codes 0407210030, 0408110000, 0408190000, 0408910000 and 0408990000. Questions on the Section 338 updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and on the FSIS flagging updates to itdssupport@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP updates AESTIR Appendix C country codes after Nauru changes its name to Naoero

CBP states in CSMS # 69726210 that AESTIR Appendix C is being updated to reflect the Government of Nauru's constitutional amendment renaming the Republic of Nauru the "Republic of Naoero". The updated Appendix C documentation is available under the ACE AESTIR, Appendix C on the AES webpage. The message does not state an effective date for the change.

CBP to reject copper entries missing smelt and cast country data from September 14

CBP states in CSMS # 69711865 that, effective Monday, September 14, 2026, ACE will begin rejecting entry summaries where the copper primary country of smelt and the country of cast are not reported, returning the F794 ADDTNL DEC TYPE RQRD FOR ARTICLE message as a fatal error when the required 54 record type 12 for copper is not submitted. Imports of certain copper articles from all countries of origin except the U.S. must report the primary country of smelt and country of cast, and may report the secondary country of smelt, on the entry summary line for HTSUS classifications 8544.42.10, 8544.42.20, 8544.42.90 and 8544.49.10.

CBP final rule requires ACE electronic export manifest for rail cargo to Mexico and Canada

CBP published a final rule on August 26, 2026 requiring electronic transmission of export manifest data in ACE for cargo departing the United States by rail, including trains to Mexico and Canada. The rule identifies the parties eligible to transmit and the time frames before departure in which the information is due. It is effective October 26, 2026, and CBP will begin enforcing it on October 26, 2027.

CBP updates ACE entry summary HTS reporting order for Chapter 98 and 99 classifications

CBP states in CSMS # 69668138 that it has updated the order of reporting multiple HTSUS classifications on the same ACE entry summary line when a Chapter 98 or 99 classification is claimed. The sequence is Chapter 98 (if applicable), then Chapter 99 additional-duty classifications, then Chapter 99 replacement-duty or other-use classifications, then other quota Chapter 99 classifications, then the Chapter 1 to 97 classification. Within trade remedies, filers report Section 301 first, followed by Section 338, Section 232, Section 201 duties and Section 201 quota. The entered value is reported on the Chapter 1-97 classification unless Chapter 98 provisions require otherwise.

CBP terminates "Flying Trucks" process, requires truck manifests under 19 CFR § 123.92

CBP states in CSMS # 69657207 that it rescinds support for the "Flying Trucks" process, effective immediately, and will no longer authorize air manifests for cargo arriving at the border via truck; carriers must transmit advance electronic manifest information matching the mode of transportation that crosses the border, as required by 19 CFR § 123.92. CBP provides a 90-day transition period for express carriers to update systems and procedures, with an effective date of termination on November 24, 2026. All express carriers and stakeholders participating in the process must align operations with standard truck manifest requirements by that date. Non-compliance may trigger delays, penalties or other enforcement actions.

CBP to set AESTIR Commodity Response Code 802 to Fatal on September 25, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69647661 that, at BIS's request, it will set AESTIR Commodity Response Code 802 to Fatal on September 25, 2026; the code is currently set to Verify. Once set to Fatal, the EEI will be rejected and must be corrected for the submission to be accepted. Code 802 applies where the License Code or License Exemption Code indicates a BIS license claim and the license value reported on the CL1 record exceeds 110% of the BIS license value.

CBP adds ACE error F883 blocking PSC changes to IEEPA HTS on FTZ entry type 06

CBP states in CSMS # 69635410 that ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V52 adds error F883, PSC NOT ALLOWED TO MODIFY IEEPA HTS, which prevents filers from submitting a Post Summary Correction for a Foreign Trade Zone entry type 06 if the IEEPA HTS is modified in any way. The updated dictionary is posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section on CBP.gov, and the update was deployed to the CERTIFICATION and PRODUCTION environments on August 21, 2026. Technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative, and questions or concerns to the Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

CBP moves to electronic refunds on Feb. 6, 2026, ending paper checks for customs refunds

CBP states that the U.S. Department of the Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for all CBP refunds on Feb. 6, 2026, unless the recipient has an approved waiver under 31 C.F.R. § 208.4, and that two upgrades to the ACE Secure Data Portal prepare users for the electronic refund process. The changes, outlined in the Interim Final Rule: Electronic Refunds, follow Executive Order 14247 on modernizing federal payments. The first upgrade adds a secure online tool for authorizing electronic refunds and the second simplifies the application process for creating importer accounts.