CSMS 58565185·Operational·November 30, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

**Clarification

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CSMS 58565185 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on November 30, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "**Clarification". 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 # 58565185 - **Clarification - Countries Using the Euro: Invoices, Other Documents, and Entry Transmissions from These Countries Must Use EUR for a Foreign Value or as the Currency Code U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 11/30/2023 03:52 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 58565185 - **Clarification - Countries Using the Euro: Invoices, Other Documents, and Entry Transmissions from These Countries Must Use EUR for a Foreign Value or as the Currency Code What is the euro area? (europa.eu) The euro outside the euro area (europa.eu) The European Union members use the Euro as their domestic and international trade currency. In addition, the European Union (EU) approved use of the Euro to non-members and in unique use agreements. The Euro currency code is EUR. Clarification : Importers entering goods from the euro area may continue to use other currencies besides the euro. However, shipments from the euro area may not use a prior national currency (franc, German mark, lira, etc.) instead of the euro on their entry paperwork. The importer/filer is responsible for making sure the correct currency is listed on the invoice for the purpose of conversion to US dollars, so that the appropriate duties, taxes, and fees are paid. As a reminder, invoices must be prepared in accordance with 19 CFR 141 Subpart F (Invoices). Please watch for new countries for which the EU approves use of the EURO. Here is a recent list of these countries: Entity Currency Aland Islands Euro Andorra Euro Austria Euro Belgium Euro Croatia Euro Cypress Euro Estonia Euro European Union Euro Finland Euro France Euro French Guinea Euro French Southern Territories (The) Euro Germany Euro Greece Euro Guadeloupe Euro Holy See (The) Euro Ireland Euro Italy Euro Latvia Euro Lithuania Euro Luxembourg Euro Malta Euro Martinique Euro Mayotte Euro Monaco Euro Montenegro Euro Netherlands (The) Euro Portugal Euro Reunion Euro Saint Barthelemy Euro Saint Martin (French Part) Euro Saint Pierre and Miquelon Euro San Marino Euro Slovakia Euro Slovenia Euro Spain Euro Related Message: CSMS # 58470538 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 58565185?

CSMS 58565185 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "**Clarification". 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 58565185 published?

CBP published CSMS 58565185 on November 30, 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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