CSMS 40373287·Operational·October 24, 2019·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Trade Policy Update for Drawback: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 40373287 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on October 24, 2019. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Trade Policy Update for Drawback: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application". 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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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CSMS #40373287 - Trade Policy Update for Drawback: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/24/2019 12:53 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #40373287 - Trade Policy Update for Drawback: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application Trade Policy Update for Drawback: The new Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application Template has been posted to CBP.gov and can be accessed by going to: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/drawback The Combination Privilege Application was revised to adhere to the new regulations in 19 CFR part 190, which were published on December 18, 2018. This new template will replace all previous Special Privilege Application Templates listed on CBP.gov that complied with 19 CFR part 191. Questions regarding this update may be directed to OTDRAWBACK@cbp.dhs.gov 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 40373287?

CSMS 40373287 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Trade Policy Update for Drawback: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Combination Privilege Application". 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 40373287 published?

CBP published CSMS 40373287 on October 24, 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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