ATF to End ACE PGA Message Set Pilot; Mandatory Use Date Undetermined

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will end its partner government agency message set pilot for data submission in ACE, ATF said in a notice (here). While the pilot will end as of Aug. 31, "the mandatory filing date for filing entries in ACE has yet to be determined," ATF said. The agency began the pilot last summer (see 1507290025). "Importers should be aware that no changes have been made to the requirement that importers submit their copy of the Form 6A (with Sections I and III completed) to ATF within 15 days of release from CBP custody," ATF said.