CSMS 48577331·Operational·June 23, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Broker Management Officer (BMO) Contact List Available on cbp.gov

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 48577331 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on June 23, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Broker Management Officer (BMO) Contact List Available on cbp.gov". 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 #48577331 - Broker Management Officer (BMO) Contact List Available on cbp.gov U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 06/23/2021 03:28 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #48577331 - Broker Management Officer (BMO) Contact List Available on cbp.gov In response to a request from the trade community, CBP has posted on CBP.gov a contact list for local Broker Management Officers (BMOs) by Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center), including BMO name, email, phone number, mailing address, and Assistant Center Director. This posting provides the trade community with visibility on points of contact for broker related matters. Broker management questions should first be directed to the appropriate BMO for response. The BMO listing may be viewed at: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers Questions regarding this CSMS message should be directed to: Broker Management Branch, Office of Trade, at brokermanagement@cbp.dhs.gov . 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 48577331?

CSMS 48577331 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Broker Management Officer (BMO) Contact List Available on cbp.gov". 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 48577331 published?

CBP published CSMS 48577331 on June 23, 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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