CSMS 62482262·Operational·October 1, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Temporary guidance on addressing USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) errors

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 62482262 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on October 1, 2024. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Temporary guidance on addressing USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) errors". 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 # 62482262 - Temporary guidance on addressing USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) errors U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/01/2024 05:11 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 62482262 - Temporary guidance on addressing USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) errors APHIS and CBP (Customs and Border Protection) have identified the following issues in Production related to recently deployed validations. An update is expected to be deployed to Production on Thursday, October 3, 2024, between 05:00 a.m.to 07:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 1. an issue with error “PGW (NVLD QNTY FOR COM CHR QUAL CODE PER PGA)” related to rules APH_APQ_035B & APH_APQ_035C. In the interim, per APHIS guidance, filers can change weights and leave the characteristic as either SSL or SLL using the following guidelines: SSL with a weight over 500g or .5KG SLL with a weight under 500g or .5KG 2. An issue with error “PJ5 (MSNG OR INVLD ENTITY ROLE CODE PER PGA)” when reporting Consolidator (CR) information in PG19/20. In the interim, please don’t use CR. This relates to rules APH_GLOBAL_062, APH_APQ_028. 3. An issue with error “PR6 (INVALID INSP OR LAB TEST STUS CD PER PGA)” when reporting a PG14 A07. In the interim, do not report a PG14 with A07. Following the Production deployment, APHIS would appreciate if filers can send a PGA Correction (CA) within 10 days of Release to correct Entries filed under the above guidance. APHIS appreciates your patience during this time. A CSMS will be sent following the October 3rd Production deployment letting trade know to discontinue this guidance. If you have any questions, please contact the APHIS ACE ITDS Help Desk at 1-833-481-2102 or ace.itds@usda.gov. If available, when contacting the help desk have a copy of your APHIS Core message set and error codes. In addition, you can reach out to your assigned CBP Client Representative for help with filing this data. 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 62482262?

CSMS 62482262 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Temporary guidance on addressing USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) errors". 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 62482262 published?

CBP published CSMS 62482262 on October 1, 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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