CSMS 55222607·Operational·February 23, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 55222607 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on February 23, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17". 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 # 55222607 - 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17-19 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 02/23/2023 10:10 AM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 55222607 - 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17-19 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 April 17-19 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host the 2023 TFCS Summit on April 17-19 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and virtually via webcast. Sessions will include discussions highlighting the latest requirement updates and best practices for navigating today’s complex supply chain challenges. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN To register click Register Now . (Registration will close Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION The registration fee is $ 320.00 U.S. dollars for in-person (non-government) attendees . Registration must be completed online, and payment must be made by credit card. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee includes beverages and light refreshments during the breaks and lunch for all three days. Federal government employees will be complimentary. All Title 5 Executive Agency employees must follow travel and relocation policies, including those on temporary duty travel allowances. See Federal Travel Regulations, 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21 (41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21). Employees eligible to receive per diem expenses must adjust their Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance to account for meals furnished by CBP. Requests for special needs should be addressed to TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov . You will be able to request a vegetarian/vegan meal during online registration. Kosher meals will not be available. Members of the press interested in covering the event should contact the CBP Office of Public Affairs at cbpmediarelations@cbp.dhs.gov . WEBCAST REGISTRATION INFORMATION The registration fee is $ 24.00 U.S. dollars for virtual (non-government) attendees . Registration must be completed online, and payment must be made by credit card. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come first-served basis. Federal government employees will be complimentary. Complimentary registrations for federal government employees are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Federal government employee participation must be approved by your immediate supervisor. Embassy employees will be complimentary when attending virtually only, due to limited space. Virtual registrants will receive an access link for the webcast by Friday, April 14 to view the General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Keynote Luncheons for April 17-19. Exhibits and workshops will not be webcasted. Cancellation Policy If you wish to cancel your registration with a refund , we must receive your request at TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov on or before Friday, March 24. No exceptions will be made. Refunds take approximately 1-3 weeks to be fully processed. If you wish to cancel or transfer your registration with no refund, notify TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov on or before Thursday, April 6. Please include your full name and confirmation number and we will process your request. Registration transfers must be in writing and include the full name of the registered attendee, confirmation number, and new attendee’s full name and email address. LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION CBP has confirmed a limited hotel room block for attendees and is available on a first-come first-served basis. All arrangements and expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the attendee. Non-government registrants will receive the non-government room block link in their confirmation email. Government registrants will receive the government room block link from TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov . Hotel & Event Venue : Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 Guest Room Wi-Fi: Click here to sign up for Select Guest to receive free in-room Wi-Fi. Parking : The South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center is attached to the Omni Boston hotel. For parking rates, click here. Nearest Airport : Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – 2.8 miles Nearest Train : South Station, click here . 10-minute walk to the hotel via Summer Street or 4-minute connection to the Silver line from South Station and get off World Trade Center stop (2 stops). Things to Do in Boston : Click here . GLOBAL ENTRY: Interviews hosted by CBP for Global Entry will be conducted on a first-come-first-served basis by appointment only for applicants already in conditional status. You will have an opportunity to request an appointment during event registration. Cancelled event registrations will void your Global Entry appointment. EXHIBITS : Federal agencies interested in hosting an exhibit should contact TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov . AGENDA TOPICS : Dates, times, descriptions, and speaker information are forthcoming. 21st Century Customs Framework (21CCF) Broker Modernization Business Partner Screening Cargo and Conveyance Security Leadership Panel Cargo Operations Modernization CBP Leadership Townhall De Minimis Challenges and Solutions E-Commerce Forced Labor Green Trade and Natural Resources Enforcement Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement and Compliance International Panel: Foreign Electronic Cargo Data Exchange Program Inter-Agency Innovation/Global Business Identifier (GBI) Modernized Technology, Supply Chain Resiliency and Cybersecurity Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) Data Exchange & MRA Process Planning for a Validation (Visit or Virtual) Recent Smuggling Trends & Case Studies U.S. Trade is National Security: DHS’ Role in the U.S. Trade Intelligence Mission CERTIFIED CUSTOMS SPECIALIST (CCS) CREDITS Each session qualifies for Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and Certified Export Specialist (CES) credits. CBP will provide an event attendance confirmation letter containing instructions for requesting the credits to all confirmed attendees, post-event. ONSITE PHOTOGRAPHY CBP will have photographs taken throughout the Summit and use them as official CBP photos on CBP.gov. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to CBP, by virtue of attendance, all Summit visitors agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. FIND US ON TWITTER @CBP and @CBPTradeGov #2023CBPTFCS For questions, please email TFCSSummit@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 . 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Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 55222607?

CSMS 55222607 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17". 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 55222607 published?

CBP published CSMS 55222607 on February 23, 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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