CSMS 49295872·Operational·September 7, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 49295872 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on September 7, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021". 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.

Message body

Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CSMS #49295872 - Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 09/07/2021 01:26 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #49295872 - Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021 Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy in the Certification and Production environments on September 9, 2021. The adjustments include, but are not limited to: · Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) for Formal Entry (499) limits changed to minimum $ 27.75 / maximum $ 538.40; · Fee for Informal Entry or Release (automated and not prepared by CBP personnel) (311) changed to $ 2.22; · Surcharge for Manual Entry or Release (500) changed to $ 3.33; and · Dutiable Mail Fee (496) changed to $ 6.11. Previous CSMS 48938836 provides additional information. Other adjusted fees and limitations can be found in 86 FR 40864 (July 29, 2021). These adjustments will be applied to importations effective October 1, 2021. Note that the new amount will be in effect for a summary pre-filed prior to October 1, 2021 if the relevant entry date is on or after October 1, 2021. An updated version of the Entry Summary Create/Update (AE) CATAIR chapter will be posted to CBP.gov. For any technical questions regarding this update, please contact your assigned Client Representative. 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 49295872?

CSMS 49295872 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 will deploy on September 9, 2021". 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 49295872 published?

CBP published CSMS 49295872 on September 7, 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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