CSMS 42283516·Operational·April 6, 2020·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Entry Summary, Payment and Post-Release Processing of Trade Activities Due to COVID-19

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 42283516 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on April 6, 2020. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Entry Summary, Payment and Post-Release Processing of Trade Activities Due to COVID-19". 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 #42283516 - Entry Summary, Payment and Post-Release Processing of Trade Activities Due to COVID-19 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 04/06/2020 04:36 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #42283516 - Entry Summary, Payment and Post-Release Processing of Trade Activities Due to COVID-19 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to maintain operations at the Ports of Entry and within the Centers of Excellence and Expertise while taking measures to ensure the safety of the public and CBP staff. Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP highly recommends that CBP’s automated systems be used to their fullest extent possible in order to minimize exposure and sustain trade activities. CBP recommends the application of the following measures; although this list is not exhaustive : Transmit entry and entry summaries to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); Update current account and point of contact information in the ACE portal, to include email, to provide a means for electronic communication; Submit supporting documentation or responses to CBP Requests for Information (CBPF28) through the ACE portal or the Document Image System (DIS); Transmit post-summary activities, such as Protests and Post-Importation Claims through ACE; and Filers submitting Post Summary Corrections (PSCs) that require a payment of duties may opt to receive a bill, or may still mail payment to the Port of Entry. CBP encourages importers and filers to take advantage of the Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) for electronic payment to the greatest extent possible. In the event that the use of electronic submissions cannot be utilized, documentation may be mailed to the Port of Entry for processing, to include checks for payment of duties, taxes and fees, liquidated damages, prior disclosures, etc. The trade community is encouraged to monitor CSMS and maintain contact with local Ports of Entry as trade facility operations at each location may change due to COVID-19. Additionally, the Centers of Excellence and Expertise can be used as a resource for trade related matters. A directory of Center managers is available by Center team number using the following link: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/centers-excellence-and-expertise-information/cee-directory 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 42283516?

CSMS 42283516 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Entry Summary, Payment and Post-Release Processing of Trade Activities Due to COVID-19". 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 42283516 published?

CBP published CSMS 42283516 on April 6, 2020. 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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