CSMS 50524015·Operational·December 28, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Transition to New Reports and Data Universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 2021

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 50524015 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on December 28, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Transition to New Reports and Data Universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 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.

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CSMS #50524015 - Transition to New Reports and Data Universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 12/28/2021 10:33 AM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #50524015 - Transition to New Reports and Data Universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 2021 This message is to announce the transition to upgraded versions of certain data universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 2021. These upgraded data universes all currently have the suffix of “New” in their name to make them easily identifiable. This transition will involve the replacement of the data universes on the left-hand side of the below table with the universes on the right-hand side of the table. Additionally, the associated tabs and standard reports will also be replaced by their “new” counterparts on January 20, 2021. The Cargo Release tab will be replaced by the Cargo Release New tab, the Entry Summary tab will be replaced by the Entry Summary New tab, the ITRAC tab will be replaced by the ITRAC New tab, and the Reconciliation tab will be replaced by the Reconciliation New tab. To determine which data universe a saved report is currently using, open it, switch from “Reading” to “Design” mode, and then click on the “Edit Data Provider” button to open the query panel. On the left side of the query panel, the name of the universe is listed above the folders that contain that universe’s data elements. If the universe name matches a name on the left-hand side below, please follow the steps in the attached guide to “re-point” the report to the corresponding universe on the right-hand side of the table. Universe to be Retired New Data Universe Bond Bond New Cargo Release Cargo Release New Entry Summary Entry Summary New ITRAC Examinations ITRAC Examinations New Reconciliation Reconciliation New Please send any comments or questions to ace.reports@cbp.dhs.gov . Thank you, The ACE Reports Team 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 50524015?

CSMS 50524015 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Transition to New Reports and Data Universes in ACE Reports on January 20, 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 50524015 published?

CBP published CSMS 50524015 on December 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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