CSMS 58421137·Operational·November 16, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

ACE Portal Modernization: Initial Phases Complete, Blanket Declarations Migrating December 9

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 58421137 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on November 16, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "ACE Portal Modernization: Initial Phases Complete, Blanket Declarations Migrating December 9". 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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CSMS # 58421137 - ACE Portal Modernization: Initial Phases Complete, Blanket Declarations Migrating December 9 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 11/21/2023 12:32 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 58421137 - ACE Portal Modernization: Initial Phases Complete, Blanket Declarations Migrating December 9 Following nearly two years of careful development work and ongoing user readiness activities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the initial phased rollout of the modernized ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). The completed phases of the modernization effort included the following modernized ACE Portal functionality: New login page New home page Access points to other ACE applications and trade resources via the References tab and account-specific launch buttons View/create/edit functionality for account data, including a new account tree navigation feature New broker-related account functionality, in accordance with CBP’s broker regulations modernization effort While the initial phased modernization efforts are complete, CBP will continue to develop and deploy additional functionalities in the modernized ACE Portal (e.g., user access management) in preparation for retirement of the legacy ACE Portal. Below is a brief description of the next deployment planned in the modernized ACE Portal: December 9, 2023 – Migration of Blanket Declarations : CBP will complete the migration of the blanket declarations functionality from the legacy ACE Portal to the modernized ACE Portal. Following this deployment, users who are authorized will no longer use the legacy ACE Portal to create, manage, and view declarations; going forward, the functionality will only be available in the modernized ACE Portal. For more information on this deployment, review the ACE Portal Modernization webpage . CBP will provide additional information on upcoming enhancements as it becomes available. For additional information on the ACE Portal Modernization effort, visit the ACE Portal Modernization webpage . For questions about the ACE Portal Modernization, contact ACEPortalModHelp@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 58421137?

CSMS 58421137 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "ACE Portal Modernization: Initial Phases Complete, Blanket Declarations Migrating December 9". 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 58421137 published?

CBP published CSMS 58421137 on November 16, 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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