CSMS 60711485·Operational·May 23, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

REMINDER: ACE Portal Modernization – Broker Point of Contact Designation Requirements

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 60711485 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on May 23, 2024. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "REMINDER: ACE Portal Modernization – Broker Point of Contact Designation Requirements". 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 # 60711485 - REMINDER: ACE Portal Modernization – Broker Point of Contact Designation Requirements U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 05/23/2024 03:51 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 60711485 - REMINDER: ACE Portal Modernization – Broker Point of Contact Designation Requirements Pursuant to the Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations Final Rule (87 FR 63267) under 19 CFR 111.21(d) and 111.3(b), brokers must designate the following: Record-keeping Point of Contact : A current, knowledgeable employee as the contact for brokerage-wide recordkeeping requirements Outside of Business Hours Point of Contact : A current, knowledgeable contact who is available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during and outside of normal business hours to respond to customs business issues. Brokers who have an ACE Portal account must designate the above-mentioned contacts in the National Permit record in their ACE Portal account. Refer to the Modernized ACE Portal – Broker Reporting Quick Reference Card for guidance on designating these contacts. Brokers who do not have an ACE Portal account must satisfy these reporting requirements by providing the above-mentioned contact information in writing to the processing Center through the which their license was issued. For more information, review the Customs Broker Modernization webpage . 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 60711485?

CSMS 60711485 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "REMINDER: ACE Portal Modernization – Broker Point of Contact Designation Requirements". 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 60711485 published?

CBP published CSMS 60711485 on May 23, 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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