CSMS 54952300·System update·February 2, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Updates to Broker Functionality in the Modernized ACE Portal

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 54952300 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (system update), published on February 2, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Updates to Broker Functionality in the Modernized ACE Portal". 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 # 54952300 - Updates to Broker Functionality in the Modernized ACE Portal U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 02/02/2023 01:01 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 54952300 - Updates to Broker Functionality in the Modernized ACE Portal On February 2, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) successfully deployed the following functionality in the modernized ACE Portal: Individual Licensed Broker (ILB) Indicator for Broker Employees When viewing and editing a “Trade Employee,” users can now indicate that an employee is also a licensed broker Improved Functionality for Uploading Employees The bulk upload process now allows up to 200 employees to be uploaded A new "Pending" status is displayed to show that a bulk upload is in progress Important: When viewing the “View Uploads” list after completing an upload action, users should click the “Refresh” button periodically to view the updated “# of Successes,” “# of Errors,” and “Status” for the upload Duplicate employees are no longer created New Column on Broker Employees List The “Employee End Date” field is now displayed as a column on the “Employees” list for “Broker Permit” Check for Duplicate Social Security Numbers (SSN) when Creating an Employee Record When creating a new employee, the system now prevents the creation of records with duplicate SSNs CBP will also update the associated ACE training materials with the above information. For more information about the recent broker reporting/national permit changes, review the Customs Broker Modernization webpage . For technical issues, contact the ACE Account Service Desk (ASD) at 866-530-4172 or ace.support@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 54952300?

CSMS 54952300 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Updates to Broker Functionality in the Modernized ACE Portal". 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 54952300 published?

CBP published CSMS 54952300 on February 2, 2023. 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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