CSMS 46546391·Operational·March 10, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 46546391 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on March 10, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update". 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 #46546391 - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 03/10/2021 02:13 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #46546391 - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) , in conjunction with CBP, is expanding the roll out of Two Way Messaging to all commercial brokers on March 22, 2021. This will not include Express Courier traffic. This process only impacts Modes of Entry that are Air, Truck or Ocean. CPSC is continuing communication with all filers regarding this roll out and its impact through the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), Trade Support Network (TSN) sessions and other association meetings. Further outreach is available and can be planned through contacting our team at ram-2way@cpsc.gov . CPSC will be updating guidance in the coming weeks, which can found at: www.cpsc.gov/imports Guidance on how to use ACE Document Image System (DIS) for CPSC Requested documents is available here Issues and comments can be sent to ram-2way@cpsc.gov -CPSC Import Team Related Messages: 43818438, 43464392, 43162018, 44840554 and 45395890 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 46546391?

CSMS 46546391 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 1USG Messaging Update". 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 46546391 published?

CBP published CSMS 46546391 on March 10, 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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