CSMS 46408003·Operational·February 28, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Triennial Status Report Filing Deadline

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 46408003 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on February 28, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Triennial Status Report Filing Deadline". 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 #46408003 - Triennial Status Report Filing Deadline 2/28/2021 – Don’t Wait! Save Time, Submit Online U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 02/26/2021 03:44 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #46408003 - Triennial Status Report Filing Deadline 2/28/2021 – Don’t Wait! Save Time, Submit Online Only a few days left to file a ‘timely’ Triennial Status Report (TSR). Don’t wait, don’t procrastinate and certainly don’t let your Customs broker’s license fall into suspension status. Save Time, Submit Online . Triennial Status Reports are considered filed ‘timely’ if filed and the fee is paid by February 28th. As of March 1, 2021 all unfiled and unpaid TSRs will cause the associated license to be moved into Suspended status . Any license in suspended status will preclude the broker from filing entries . Over 70% of eligible license holders have fulfilled their filing responsibilities, but we’re running out of time. Below are a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) and quick fixes to get everyone on their way to complete their filing online and on time. No need to leave your home or office to deliver or mail your report; be safe and prudent. Frequently Asked Questions: What do I need to file my TSR online? All you need is a login.gov ID, your license number and date of issuance from the printed license, and either your licensed brokerage’s Filer Code (if they will pay the fee on your behalf) or a credit or digital wallet (AMAZON Pay or PayPal) account if you will pay for your own fee. Upon accessing the system, what do I do if I receive the message: “No match for the license information”? Attempt to reenter your license information. If the error persists, contact the Revenue Modernization (Rev Mod) Service Desk (RMSD) at revmodservicedesk@cbp.dhs.gov or via phone at 1-800-366-8732 ext. 4670. Leave a message if after hours (working hours: 8am – 4:30pm, EST). Include the name on your license, license number, date of issuance, and a copy of your paper license, if available. My License qualifies for the Corporate License. Do I have to file a report for my individual license and the corporate license? Yes, A TSR and fee must be filed for each license that is not canceled or revoked. You will file a report for the individual license and a separate report for the corporate license. The eCBP system requires submission of the individual license TSR prior to submitting the Corporate/Organization TSR. eCBP Broker’s Portal / Save Time – Submit Online / https://e.cbp.dhs.gov/ecbp/#/main ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To find answers to additional TSR FAQs, use the following URL address: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/frequently-asked-questions To find guides to filing TSRs for different types of licenses: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/eCBP Related Message: CSMS #45316252, 45979775, 46277875 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 46408003?

CSMS 46408003 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Triennial Status Report Filing Deadline". 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 46408003 published?

CBP published CSMS 46408003 on February 28, 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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