CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-221 for 2027 condiments and mixed seasonings

CBP states in CSMS # 70023947 that Quota Bulletin 26-221 covers condiments and mixed seasonings under HTSUS Chapter 21, Additional U.S. Note 4, for the quota period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, opening October 1, 2026. Entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the opening date receive an entry time of 8:30 a.m. for quota qualification. If the total for any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 8:30 a.m.

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.

BIS defines zero-tariff specialty pharmaceuticals and eligible jurisdictions under Proclamation 11020

BIS issued a notice defining the pharmaceutical products and listing the jurisdictions eligible for a zero ad valorem Section 232 tariff rate under Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026, covering orphan-indication drugs and associated ingredients, nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility drugs, cell therapy products, gene therapy products, antibody drug conjugates, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures, and animal health. Products and associated ingredients receive the zero rate if they are of a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreement or meet an urgent U.S. health need.

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 guidance on polysilicon import ban under Proclamation 11052

CBP states in CSMS # 69994928 that, under Commerce's Temporary Final Rule implementing Proclamation 11052 (91 FR 51975), an importer of record that Commerce determines is importing polysilicon products in volumes substantially greater than its historic averages, or that a new importer of record is exceeding applicable weekly quantity limits, is prohibited from making further entries of certain polysilicon products until December 4, 2026. The goods may be moved to a bonded warehouse but may not be entered for consumption before that date. Affected importers may apply to Commerce to waive the prohibition.

CBP issues guidance on Section 301 China conforming amendment to four product exclusions

CBP states in CSMS # 69990649 that USTR's Federal Register notice 91 FR 56538, published September 2, 2026, amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform with HTSUS ten-digit statistical reporting changes effective July 1, 2026, and that ACE will accept the conforming amendment from noon on September 23, 2026. U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i)(4), (i)(5) and (i)(6) under 9903.88.69 now cover statistical reporting numbers 8413.91.9039, 8413.91.9046, 8413.91.9059 and 8413.91.9099, which were previously classified under 8413.91.9065, 8413.91.9085 or 8413.91.9096 through June 30, 2026. U.S. note 20(vvv)(iv)(4) under 9903.88.69 now covers 3926.90.9915 and 3926.90.9920, previously classified under 3926.90.9910.

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 2624 with Section 338 Canada tariff record changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69980710 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624, created on September 11, 2026, contains 6 harmonized tariff records and 18 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records, including Section 338 Canada updates. The update reflects White House modifications to the scope of products of Canada subject to additional duties on alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles, modifying the original annexes to 91 FR 46639 and 91 FR 46663 issued on July 23, 2026. Questions on the Section 338 Canada updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and on the HSU to the HTS Administrator at HTSAdmin@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 announces customs broker permit user fee rising to $190.88 effective October 1, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 69847323 that, under the General Notice at 91 FR 48398 published July 31, 2026, the Customs Broker Permit User Fee changes from $185.38 to $190.88, effective October 1, 2026. All broker permits issued on or after that date, and all payments of the annual user fee for calendar year 2027, are subject to the new amount. The CY27 annual user fee payment due date will be announced in a future Federal Register notice.

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 seeks comments on revised information collection for exportation of used self-propelled vehicles

CBP is submitting a revised information collection on the exportation of used self-propelled vehicles, OMB Control Number 1651-0054, to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted no later than November 16, 2026, to CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov, with the OMB Control Number 1651-0054 in the subject line. The notice does not state what changes the revision makes to the collection.

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.

CBSA exempts third-party air carriers from PIP certification under CLVS Program

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-24 that, effective immediately, authorized Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program participants may use third-party air carriers that are not PIP certified. The exception applies in the air mode because of air transportation capacity challenges and limited availability of PIP carriers in the air mode. Third-party air carriers must remain bonded and continue to present CLVS shipments at the designated sufferance warehouse, and authorized CLVS participants must continue to maintain an active PIP certification in the air mode.

Global Affairs Canada amends GIP No. 83 to require smelt and cast country reporting for aluminum imports

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 1170 that, effective October 1, 2026, importers of aluminum products under General Import Permit No. 83 must report and keep records of the country of largest smelt, country of second-largest smelt (if any) and country of most recent cast.

CBP modifies Section 338 additional duties on certain goods of Canada under Proclamations 11064 and 11065

CBP states in CSMS # 69851916 that, effective with goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026, the Section 338 Canada duties under HTSUS headings 9903.03.12 and 9903.03.14 are modified by Proclamations 11064 and 11065 of September 8, 2026, adding 122 HTSUS classifications and removing 2208.30.60 and 2208.70.00 from 9903.03.12 and 2501.00.00, 2523.29.00, 2940.00.60, 4803.00.40, 4818.90.00, 7801.10.00, 8537.10.91 and 9507.10.00 from 9903.03.14.

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.

CBSA applies 15%, 25% or 50% surtax on certain U.S.-origin goods from September 8, 2026

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-23 that, effective September 8, 2026, certain goods imported into Canada and originating in the United States are subject to a surtax of 15%, 25% or 50% of the value for duty under the United States Surtax Order (2026), with the Schedules to the Order listing the goods and applicable rates. The surtax applies only to goods that originate in the U.S. and does not apply to goods eligible to be marked as originating from Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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.

Temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax

CBP issues guidance on Section 232 duties for unmanned aircraft systems and components

CBP seeks comments on advance rule for heightened import supply chain disclosures

CBP issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking stating it is considering amending its regulations to require greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States, including information on the parties involved in importation, technical solutions for tracing supply chains, and foreign export documentation that foreign exporters must submit to their customs authority before export to the United States. CBP says the proposals aim to detect and interdict illicit importations, especially goods illegally transshipped to evade U.S. customs and trade laws. Comments are due on or before December 1, 2026, under docket number USCBP-2026-1058.

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 publishes Quota Bulletin 26-230 for Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 1

CBP states in CSMS # 69709869 that Quota Bulletin 26-230 covers beef under HTSUS Chapter 2 subheadings and Additional U.S. Note 3, as addressed in the Presidential Proclamation and Annex "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer" published on August 26. Tranche 1 runs September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with Tranche 2 from October 1 to October 30, 2026 and Tranche 3 from October 31 to November 30, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada sets EV import quota rules for China-origin vehicles under Serial No. 1168

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 1168 that imports of electric vehicles originating in China under Import Control List items 195(1) to (3), classified in tariff items 8702.20.10 through 8704.90.00 or a Chapter 99 tariff item, require a shipment-specific import permit and are administered under a first-come, first-served quota, with 24,500 vehicles available for the second period of Quota Year 1 from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, plus unused volumes from the first period. Eligible EVs enter at a most-favoured-nation rate of 6.1%, and importers must be Canadian residents that are EV original equipment manufacturers or their appointed Canadian-resident agents.

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.

CBSA clarifies TRQ import permit process for goods entered into customs bonded warehouses

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-20 that goods subject to tariff rate quotas entered into a customs bonded warehouse must have a valid shipment-specific import permit issued by Global Affairs Canada to be accounted for at the "within access" rate of duty, and that the permit's validity period must cover the date the goods exit the warehouse. The notice says this is a clarification of existing application, not a change in policy, and applies to all goods subject to TRQs.