ATF Allows Only PGA Message Set in ACE 'Effective Immediately,' CBP Says
Importers filing data required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in ACE are now required to use the ATF’s partner government agency (PGA) message set, CBP said in a CSMS message (here). “DIS images of ATF Forms,…
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including Form 6 and 6A, will no longer be accepted,” CBM said. Importers that file the PGA message set correctly will receive an automatic “may proceed” from ATF, and barring further issues the shipment will be released, CBP said. Filers my also continue to submit original paper Forms 6 and 6A to the port of entry, it said. CBP also updated its list of PGA forms and filing procedures (here) to reflect the change.