Entry & Clearance Operations

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FTZ admissions) and 335 (ACE Cargo Release) for designated imports originating from Canada entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026, covering certain products under HTSUS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202, 2203,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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.