CBP CSMS Messages, Port Notices, and Web Postings

CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that an updated version of "e-Manifest: Trucks" Web-based Training is now available for all truck carriers. CBP recommends that all new users and those who would like refresher training on filing a truck e-manifest take the updated WBT. The updated "e-Manifest: Trucks" WBT covers how to navigate through the WBT course and how to file a manifest through the ACE Secure Data Portal, amend a manifest, designate a shipment type, arrive in-bonds shipments, etc. (CSMS #10-000102, dated 04/15/10, available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17883&page=&srch_argv=10-000102&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby)

2. Updated List of ACE e-Manifest: Truck Software Developers

CBP has posted an updated list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for ACE electronic truck manifest. All companies/persons who are listed have been through the CBP testing process. (List, dated 04/14/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_info/etruck_tech_info/vendor_list.ctt/vendor_list.doc)

3. CBP Updates its TRQ/TPL "Threshold to Fill" List

CBP has posted an updated version of its TRQ/TPL "threshold to fill" list, a quick reference to monitor TRQs and TPLs that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list is divided into two sections those that are at least 85% filled and those that are closed. (List, updated 04/15/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/textiles_and_quotas/commodity/trq_thresh_fill.ctt/trq_thresh_fill.pdf)

4. CBP Info on Import Ban of Certain Shrimp from Mexico

CBP has issued a notice stating that the State Department notified CBP on March 30, 2010, that it has withdrawn Mexico’s certification under section 609 of Public Law 101-162. Therefore, effective April 20, 2010, wild-harvest shrimp from Mexico’s commercial trawl fisheries may not be imported into the U.S. until Section 609 certification is reinstated.(See ITT’s Online Archives or 03/31/10 news, (Ref: 10033125), for previous BP summary.) (Notice, posted 04/14/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/is_initiatives/mexico_shrimp.xml)

5. CBP Posts Filer Codes

CBP has posted an Excel sheet providing filer codes that have been assigned to Customs brokers or importers who conduct business with CBP. (Codes, posted 04/15/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/broker/filer_codes485.ctt/filer_codes485.xls)

6. CBP Posts ICPs Reviewed Without Change

CBP has posted ICPs on the following, which were recently reviewed without change:

• Classification of Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Ovens
• Table and Kitchen Glassware

7. CBP Posts Revised ICPs

CBP has posted the following ICPs that were recently revised:

• Distinguishing Bolts from Screws
• Vehicles, Parts and Accessories Under the HTSUS

8. CBP Messages on AD and CV Duty Actions

The antidumping and countervailing messages CBP issues on behalf of the International Trade Administration are now only available on CBP's Web site at http://addcvd.cbp.gov. AD and CV ABI administrative messages are no longer issued.

An overview of a number of recent AD/CV messages posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, are provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)