CSMS 46970234·Operational·April 13, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

FDA Entries: Submission of Product Codes in PG02

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 46970234 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on April 13, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "FDA Entries: Submission of Product Codes in PG02". 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 #46970234 - FDA Entries: Submission of Product Codes in PG02 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 04/13/2021 03:46 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #46970234 - FDA Entries: Submission of Product Codes in PG02 Attention software vendors and filers: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) message set includes the PG02 record, which is used to submit product information, such as the FDA Product Code . As indicated in the FDA Supplemental Guide , the PG02 is a mandatory record, and is not repeatable, i.e., ONLY ONE PG02 record is allowed for a given FDA line. In addition, only one Product Code Qualifier and Product Code Number are allowed in the PG02 record per FDA line. Recently, the FDA has seen an increase in submissions with multiple Product Code Number data elements transmitted on a single FDA line, resulting in issues processing these entries. Software vendors are encouraged to prevent transmission of multiple Product Code Numbers on a single FDA line. Filers who have been contacted regarding multiple Product Code Numbers are encouraged to review FDA data prior to transmission. For further assistance or ACE inquiries, contact FDA ACE Support, 877-345-1101, ACE_Support@fda.hhs.gov . ACE Support Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-8PM ET. 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 46970234?

CSMS 46970234 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "FDA Entries: Submission of Product Codes in PG02". 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 46970234 published?

CBP published CSMS 46970234 on April 13, 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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