CSMS 46378191·Operational·February 24, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Los Angeles, CA: Computers and Telephones Inoperable at the LAX Cargo Facility

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 46378191 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on February 24, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Los Angeles, CA: Computers and Telephones Inoperable at the LAX Cargo Facility". 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 #46378191 - Los Angeles, CA: Computers and Telephones Inoperable at the LAX Cargo Facility U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 02/24/2021 12:50 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #46378191 - Los Angeles, CA: Computers and Telephones Inoperable at the LAX Cargo Facility Summary: On February 24, 2021, CBP LAX Cargo building reported all computers and telephone lines are down. Passenger Operations is not experiencing any computer or telephone issues at this time. Details: The LAX Cargo Building reported all computers and telephones are inoperable since 0715 hours. Computers have come back on line but no network connectivity. No intranet or email access at the cargo building. LAX- OIT is on site at the cargo building mitigating the current issues. Help Desk provided Work Ticket 0340488 for a nationwide issue involving computers, telephones and internet access. The Help Desk also provided a local ticket number of 0340501 for computer and telephone issues. Trade is implementing downtime procedures. ECCF facilities and the International Mail Facility have connectivity and power. No impact. Passenger Operations is not affected by this outage. Computers and phones are functional. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) has processed flights using Simplified Arrival and Unified Secondary without issue. No impact to operations at Las Vegas McCarran International. LAX Areas of Responsibility from the Cargo Building are relocating to Passenger Operations TBIT for computer access. Updates to follow. 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 46378191?

CSMS 46378191 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Los Angeles, CA: Computers and Telephones Inoperable at the LAX Cargo Facility". 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 46378191 published?

CBP published CSMS 46378191 on February 24, 2021. 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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