CSMS 39587858·Operational·August 30, 2019·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Entry Summary Order of Reporting For Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are Required

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 39587858 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on August 30, 2019. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Entry Summary Order of Reporting For Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are Required". CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

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CSMS #39587858 - Entry Summary Order of Reporting For Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are Required U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 08/30/2019 03:38 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #39587858 - Entry Summary Order of Reporting For Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are Required BACKGROUND: The purpose of this message is to outline the order of reporting in ACE for multiple HTS on the same entry summary line, when a Chapter 98 or 99 HTS is required. ACE is the system of record for all entry summaries. GUIDANCE: When submitting an entry summary in which a heading or subheading in Chapter 98 and/or 99 is claimed on imported merchandise, the following instructions will apply for the order of reporting the HTS on an entry summary line. HTS SEQUENCE: 1.Chapter 98 (if applicable) 2.Chapter 99 number(s) for additional duties 3.For trade remedies, first report the Chapter 99 HTS for Section 301, followed by the Chapter 99 HTS for Section 232 or 201 duties (if applicable), followed by the Chapter 99 HTS for Section 201 or 232 quota (if applicable). 4. Chapter 99 number(s) for REPLACEMENT duty or other use (i.e., MTB or other provisions) 5. Chapter 99 number for other quota (not covered by #3) (if applicable) 6. Chapter 1 to 97 Commodity Tariff ENTERED VALUE: The entered value of the commodity being imported on the entry summary line should be reported on the Chapter 1-97 HTS classification for the commodity being imported. Except if Chapter 98 reporting provisions require the entered value to be reported differently. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Questions from the importing community concerning ACE entry filing and rejections should be referred to their Client Representative. More information may also be found at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies . Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 39587858?

CSMS 39587858 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Entry Summary Order of Reporting For Multiple HTS when 98 or 99 HTS are Required". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 39587858 published?

CBP published CSMS 39587858 on August 30, 2019. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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