CSMS 65015372·Operational·May 12, 2025·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouse Entries (19 CFR Part 144, Subpart B)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 65015372 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on May 12, 2025. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouse Entries (19 CFR Part 144, Subpart B)". 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 # 65015372 - Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouse Entries (19 CFR Part 144, Subpart B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 05/12/2025 01:45 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 65015372 - Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouse Entries (19 CFR Part 144, Subpart B) Merchandise that is the subject of a warehouse entry shall be sent to a bonded warehouse except for merchandise for which an immediate withdrawal is filed or merchandise which is designated for examination elsewhere than at the warehouse. See 19 CFR 144.14. Bonded warehouses, as defined in 19 CFR 19.1, do not include container freight stations, inspectional facilities, express consignment facilities, etc., and therefore are not authorized for acceptance of Type 21/22 bonded warehouse entries. Please be advised that bonded warehouse entries (Entry Type 21/22) require designation of the mandatory data element of the facility’s associated Facilities Information and Resource Management System (FIRMS) code, as required by 19 CFR § 144.11(c). Type 21/22 entries submitted without a FIRMS code or with an inaccurate FIRMS code will not be authorized for deposit in any warehouse until the entry is corrected. CBP is not responsible for charges incurred as a result of the delay in correcting the entry information. As a reminder, ACE Report TA-003 (Public FIRMS) provides a list of CBP facilities with information including FIRMS codes and facility types. TA-003 can be used to determine if a location is classified as a bonded warehouse prior to submitting a Type 21/22 entry. In addition to any delays in deposit of merchandise in the warehouse, filing a Type 21/22 entry with inaccurate bonded warehouse information may result in assessment of penalties or liquidated damages depending on the facts and circumstances. Please direct any questions or concerns to cscwarehousing@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 65015372?

CSMS 65015372 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Facility Requirements for Bonded Warehouse Entries (19 CFR Part 144, Subpart B)". 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 65015372 published?

CBP published CSMS 65015372 on May 12, 2025. 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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