CSMS 42429822·Operational·April 20, 2020·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Interim Implementation Instructions

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 42429822 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on April 20, 2020. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Interim Implementation Instructions". 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 #42429822 - US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Interim Implementation Instructions U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 04/20/2020 12:10 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #42429822- US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Interim Implementation Instructions This message is to inform the trade community of the release of the USMCA Interim Implementing Instructions. These Interim Implementing Instructions are informational and provide early guidance on the new requirements under the USMCA, including information on claiming USMCA preferential treatment for goods. The Final Implementing Instructions will be released prior to the date the USMCA enters into force and will provide the Trade and Field with additional details on the USMCA entry, compliance, and other requirements. To support the USMCA implementation, Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations 182 (19 CFR 182) is being developed to include the USMCA Uniform Regulations, USMCA Domestic Regulations, and Appendix. Further, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is to be amended to include General Note 11 with information on the USMCA rules of origin. As such, these Interim Implementing Instructions are subject to change pending the issuance of GN11 and 19 CFR 182 regulations. Until the USMCA enters into force, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements remains in effect. These instructions are for advance informational and advisory purposes only. They are not final and are subject to further revision. They are not intended to have legal or binding effect. Any decisions a reader makes based on this draft document are made with the understanding that the information in these instructions is advisory only and may change. The reader is responsible for monitoring the CBP website to ensure awareness of the status of any revisions to this document. Questions regarding this guidance can be directed to Maya Kamar, Director, Textiles and Trade Agreements Division at (202) 945-7228 or email FTA@CBP.DHS.GOV . The USMCA Interim Implementing Instructions ( https://www.cbp.gov/trade/priority-issues/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/USMCA ) The USMCA Implementation Act (Public Law No: 116-113) ( https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5430/text ) The USMCA Agreement, Final Text ( https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between ) USTR Federal Register Notice on Alternative Staging Regimes for Automotive Imports FRN 2020-08405, to be published April 21, 2020 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 42429822?

CSMS 42429822 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Interim Implementation Instructions". 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 42429822 published?

CBP published CSMS 42429822 on April 20, 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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