CSMS 42703638·Operational·May 14, 2020·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Clarification on the CBP Added Lines in the E4 Output Record

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 42703638 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on May 14, 2020. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Clarification on the CBP Added Lines in the E4 Output Record". 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 #42703638 - Clarification on the CBP Added Lines in the E4 Output Record U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 05/14/2020 11:19 AM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #42703638 - Clarification on the CBP Added Lines in the E4 Output Record The E4 output record of the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Status Notification, which indicates the Quota Line Status of an entry summary, recently amended its description to include a clarification on the asterisk in line numbers when lines are added by CBP. The purpose of the asterisk is to differentiate between the Line Item Identifier submitted by filers and when a new line is created by CBP. The numbering format for the CBP added lines is as follows: *01 through *0Z then *10 through *1Z then *20 through *2Z etc. The CBP added lines will start with *01 regardless of how many lines were submitted by the trade. Example #1: If the Line Item Identifier is 001 and CBP adds a line – that added line would be numbered *01. If two lines were added, those lines would be numbered *01 and *02. Example #2: If the Line Item Identifier is 100 and CBP adds 15 lines, then the same numbering convention would continue. The 15 CBP added lines would be numbered *01,*02,*03,*04,*05,*06,*07,*08,*09, *0A, *0B, *0C, *0D, *0E, *0F *0G,*0H,*0I,*0J,*0K,*0L It is important to note that the asterisk will always be on the left and will only be transmitted by CBP. Related Messages: CSMS #42525817 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 42703638?

CSMS 42703638 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Clarification on the CBP Added Lines in the E4 Output Record". 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 42703638 published?

CBP published CSMS 42703638 on May 14, 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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