CSMS 57831410·Operational·September 25, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Prior Notice System is Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulties

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 57831410 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on September 25, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Prior Notice System is Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulties". 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 # 57831410 - Prior Notice System is Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulties U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 09/25/2023 03:47 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 57831410 - Prior Notice System is Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulties Due to technical difficulties, FDA’s Prior Notice system is not processing prior notice. This computer outage is estimated to be fixed within the next few hours. Until the problem is fixed: Prior Notices (PN) generated through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will be queued and sent to CBP when the fix is complete. The Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) will accept PN submissions; however, PN responses will be delayed until the system is fixed. Prior Notice impact during this time: Prior Notices can be submitted via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI)/ACE or via the FDA PNSI; however, PN confirmation will wait until after the fix. There will be a delay in review of Prior Notices until after the fix. This delay may lead to Prior Notices being reviewed beyond expected timeframes: Truck/Land: 2 hours Rail/Air: 4 hours Sea: 8 hours Please do not resubmit PN, as this will cause additional delays. For questions regarding Prior Notice (or perishable shipments) please contact 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 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 57831410?

CSMS 57831410 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Prior Notice System is Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulties". 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 57831410 published?

CBP published CSMS 57831410 on September 25, 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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