CSMS 54411984·Operational·December 19, 2022·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Today is the Final Rule Effective Date: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations 19 CFR 111

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 54411984 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on December 19, 2022. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Today is the Final Rule Effective Date: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations 19 CFR 111". 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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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CSMS # 54411984 - Today is the Final Rule Effective Date: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations 19 CFR 111 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 12/19/2022 11:39 AM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 54411984 - Today is the Final Rule Effective Date: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations 19 CFR 111 Today, December 19, 2022, is the effective date of the Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations ( 87 FR 63267 ) and Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee ( 87 FR 63262 ) Final Rules. Key changes in the Final Rules that are now in effect include: Transitioning to a national permit framework Changing broker fees and expanding forms of payment Transitioning broker reporting capabilities from Legacy ACE Portal to the Modernized ACE Portal Establishing that customs business is conducted within the U.S. customs territory and requiring brokers to designate a knowledgeable point of contact Revising the broker/client relationship requirements Updating responsible supervision and control oversight requirements Strengthening cyber security and records requirements For more information on the regulations, visit CBP’s Customs Broker Modernization Regulation dedicated webpage . The Office of Trade’s Broker Management Branch will continue to engage with the public and the trade community to maintain transparency during the implementation of the new regulations. Read the full text of the Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations Final Rule here and the Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee Final Rule here . Questions regarding this message should be sent 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 54411984?

CSMS 54411984 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Today is the Final Rule Effective Date: Modernized Customs Broker Regulations 19 CFR 111". 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 54411984 published?

CBP published CSMS 54411984 on December 19, 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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