CSMS 39895794·Operational·September 20, 2019·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

REMINDER: Section 321: Entry Type 86 Deployment Date Set for September 28, 2019

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CSMS 39895794 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on September 20, 2019. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "REMINDER: Section 321: Entry Type 86 Deployment Date Set for September 28, 2019". 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 #39894153 - REMINDER: Section 321: Entry Type 86 Deployment Date Set for September 28, 2019 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 09/20/2019 04:01 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #39894153 - REMINDER: Section 321: Entry Type 86 Deployment Date Set for September 28, 2019 On September 28, 2019 , U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the new Entry Type 86 for entry of Section 321 low-valued shipments through ACE. This new entry type will improve import safety and security by providing greater visibility into low value shipments. Please note that this new entry type is a test and is not mandatory for users. Additional resources can be found below: Section 321 Entry Type: 86 Information Notice Technical Documentation: A draft Cargo Release CATAIR has been posted. Policy: Using Entry type 86 to obtain release of low-valued Section 321 shipments is only a test. It is not mandatory. All current Section 321 clearance processes remain in effect. A Test Notice was published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2019. CBP will also host support calls to address any questions or concerns from the trade regarding Section 321: Entry Type 86. The calls will be held from 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET daily starting September 26th. Thursday, Sept. 26* – Friday, Sept. 27 Monday, Sept. 30 – Tuesday, Oct. 1 *Please Note: The September 26th call will take place during the regularly scheduled trade call. Call-in Information: 1-877-336-1828 PC: 6124214 Calls may end early if there are no active questions, so please be sure to call in promptly at 2:00 PM ET to ensure your questions are answered. For technical issues, please contact your Client Representative or the ACE Support Desk at ACE.Support@cbp.dhs.gov or 1-866-530-4172. 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 39895794?

CSMS 39895794 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "REMINDER: Section 321: Entry Type 86 Deployment Date Set for September 28, 2019". 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 39895794 published?

CBP published CSMS 39895794 on September 20, 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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