CSMS 53605532·Operational·October 12, 2022·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 53605532 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on October 12, 2022. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction". 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 # 53605532 - Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/12/2022 03:15 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 53605532 - Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction Filers are reminded to follow the applicable guidance in 19 CFR 190.35, 19 CFR 142, and 19 CFR 190.71 when filing the NOI. When required, this form must be submitted to the CBP Officers at the port designated by the regulations prior to export or destruction of the drawback eligible merchandise. After the form has been executed by CBP, it must be uploaded as an attachment to the drawback claim via the Document Image System (DIS) within 24 hours of the drawback claim acceptance date. It's noted the NOI may not be submitted to a drawback office for execution. Additional drawback information may be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/drawback-overview . Link to Locate a Port of Entry: Locate a Port of Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov) Link to CBP Form 7553: Form 7553 - Notice of Intent to Export, Destroy or Return Merchandise for Purposes of Drawback | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov) Questions concerning this issue can be addressed to the Office of Trade at OTDRAWBACK@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 53605532?

CSMS 53605532 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Notice of Intent to Export or Destroy (NOI) Prior to an Export or Destruction". 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 53605532 published?

CBP published CSMS 53605532 on October 12, 2022. 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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