CSMS 54241086·Operational·December 5, 2022·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

FDA Prior Notice Processing Delay

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 54241086 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on December 5, 2022. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "FDA Prior Notice Processing Delay". 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 # 54241086 - FDA Prior Notice Processing Delay U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 12/05/2022 02:54 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 54241086 - FDA Prior Notice Processing Delay Due to an excess number of submissions, the FDA is experiencing a backup in Prior Notice processing. All entries are queued for processing and will continue to process through this backup, but some entries are delayed by as long as 2 to 3 hours at this time. During this time: Prior Notice status messages will be delayed by about 2 to 3 hours until the backlog clears. Prior Notice impact during this time: Prior Notices can still be submitted via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI)/Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) or via the FDA Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) The processing delay may lead to Prior Notices being reviewed beyond expected timeframes (Truck/Land: 2 hours, Rail/Air: 4 hours, Sea: 8 hours). If possible, please file your Prior Notices early to mitigate the impact of the delay. Please do not resubmit Prior Notice as this will cause additional delays. For questions regarding Prior Notice, or with perishable shipments , please contact the FDA's Division of Food Defense Targeting (DFDT). The DFDT can be reached 24/7/365 at (866) 521-2297 or prior.notice@fda.hhs.gov For ACE inquiries, contact FDA ACE Support, 877-345-1101, ACE_Support@fda.hhs.gov . ACE Support Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-8PM 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 54241086?

CSMS 54241086 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "FDA Prior Notice Processing Delay". 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 54241086 published?

CBP published CSMS 54241086 on December 5, 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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