CSMS 59323634·Operational·February 7, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 59323634 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on February 7, 2024. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM". 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 # 59323634 - Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 02/07/2024 09:21 AM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 59323634 - Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM The Final Rule Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers was published on June 23, 2023 ( 88 FR 41224 ). In that Final Rule, CBP noted that it would publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit submissions from parties interested in becoming a recognized accreditor. The accreditor(s) ultimately chosen by CBP will receive, review, and provide decisions to education providers on whether their offerings will be eligible for the new continuing education credits requirement. The RFP has been issued in the System for Award Management (SAM). To review the RFP, visit the SAM website at www.SAM.gov . On the Search tab, type in “broker education” in the provided search field. You can also search by the Notice ID: 70B06C24R00000030. All instructions for submitting information are included in the RFP. CBP is accepting RFP submissions until March 7, 2024. The direct link is here . Questions regarding this message should be sent to: Broker Management Branch, Continuing Education, Office of Trade at CONTINUINGEDUCATION@cbp.dhs.gov . More information on the new continuing education requirement is available at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/continuing-education 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 59323634?

CSMS 59323634 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM". 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 59323634 published?

CBP published CSMS 59323634 on February 7, 2024. 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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