CBP CSMS Messages and Web Postings
CBP has posted an updated version (version 2.0) of its ACE Entry Summary Instructions document, which provides guidance to ACE users on what entry summary information to provide in ACE. CBP also posted an updated version (version 2.1) of its Business Rules and Process Document, which outlines entry summary processing in ACE. CBP previously issued a CSMS message stating that these documents were revised to coincide with the deployment of ESAR III (also referred to as ESAR A2.3.1a).
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1. CBP Posts Updated ACE Entry Summary Instructions, Business Rules & Process Document
2. CBP Posts CATAIR Amendment 47
CBP has posted Amendment 47 to the Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements document. Changes were made to the following chapters and appendix: Cargo Release, Daily Statement, Entry Summary, Appendix A. (Amendment 47, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/abi/catair/changes/amend_47.ctt/amend_47.doc)
3. CBP Posts CAMIR-Intermodal Amendment 22
CBP has posted Amendment 22 to the Customs Automated Manifest Interface Requirements (CAMIR)-Intermodal. The port codes in Appendix E were updated. (Amendment 22, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/camir_intermodal/changes/amendment_22.ctt/amendment_22.doc)
4. CBP Link to Download All CBP Lab Methods
CBP has posted a link to a zip file containing of all CBP's lab methods. These do not include proprietary information such as ASTM standards. (Link, posted 02/24/10, available at http://nemo.cbp.gov/ot/cbpl_methods.zip)
5. CBP Updates List of NEXUS Enrollment Centers
CBP has posted an updated list of NEXUS enrollment centers and crossing locations. (List, posted 02/24/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/nexus_prog/nexus_enroll.xml)
6. CBP Updates its List of FAST Enrollment Centers
CBP has updated its list of Free and Secure Trade enrollment centers. (List, posted 02/24/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/fast/fast_driver/canada_fast_driver/fast_canada_enroll.xml)
7. CBP Updates its TRQ/TPL "Threshold to Fill" List
CBP has posted an updated version of its TRQ/TPL "threshold to fill" list, a quick reference to monitor TRQs and TPLs that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list is divided into two sections - those that are at least 85% filled and those that are closed. (List, updated 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/commodity/trq_thresh_fill.ctt/trq_thresh_fill.pdf)
8. CBP Updates List of RLF Operational Locations
CBP has posted a document listing the Remote Location Filing operational locations. The list includes the port name, port code, the Electronic Invoice Program (EIP)/RLF coordinator, the phone number (and extension, if applicable), and the fax number for each location. (List, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls)
9. Updated ABI Software Vendors List
CBP's Office of Information and Technology has posted an updated list of companies/persons offering ABI data processing services to the trade community. (List, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/abi/getting_started/vendor.ctt/vendor.doc)
10. Updated Sea AMS Data Processing Service Providers List
CBP has posted an updated list of companies/persons offering Sea AMS data processing services to the trade community. (List, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/ams/sea_processing_services.ctt/sea_vendor.doc)
11. Updated List of ACE e-Manifest: Truck Software Developers
CBP has posted an updated list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for ACE electronic truck manifest. All companies/persons who are listed have been through the CBP testing process. (List, posted 02/25/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_info/etruck_tech_info/vendor_list.ctt/vendor_list.doc)
12. CBP Border Patrol's Weekly Blotter
CBP has posted the U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter for February 18-24, 2010. The Blotter provides information on Border Patrol activities during the specified week. (Blotter, posted 02/24/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/weekly_blotter/0211_0217.xml)