CBP modified the National Customs Automation Program test that allows importers to use the Automated Broker Interface to file post-summary corrections (PSCs) of certain pre-liquidation ACE entry summaries (ESAR IV). The modifications to the ESAR IV test program "will allow filers greater access to data filed in ACE as it relates to the original entry and any subsequent PSC, limit certain additional data elements from being changed via PSC, and preclude a PSC on any entry that has been protested or where merchandise covered by the original entry has been conditionally released and its right to admission has not been determined," said CBP. CBP has been considering how to handle the question of greater data access since soon after the test was announced in 2011 (see 11081219).

A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website Nov. 14, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)

CBP is requesting comments by Jan. 17 for an existing information collection on forms for ultimate consignee declaration for items temporarily exported for scientific or educational purposes. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.

CBP is extending the comment period to Dec. 18 for an existing information collection on prior disclosures. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.

A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website Nov. 13, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)

CBP released its Nov. 13 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 47, No. 45). While the Bulletin does not contain any ruling articles, it does include recent Court of International Trade decisions and general notices, including CBP's adoption of a new classification standard for certain types of footwear (see 13111402).

CBP added "Simple Duty Calculation Validations" on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Entry Summary on Nov. 13, the agency said in a CSMS message. The validations ensure "that an Entry Summary is not accepted in ACE if the importer's estimated duty does not conform to the rates and rules as specified in the [Harmonized Tariff Schedule]," it said. The CSMS message (here) lists the disposition codes and condition text will be used in the response messages from ACE.

CBP posted a table, dated Feb. 23, providing information on whether the Merchandise Processing Fee is paid, or exempt from payment, for goods entered under free trade agreements or trade preference programs.

A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website Nov. 12, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at addcvd.cbp.gov. (CBP occasionally adds backdated messages without otherwise indicating which message was added. ITT will include a message date in parentheses in such cases.)

CBP issued its weekly tariff rate quota and tariff preference level commodity report as of Nov. 12. This report includes TRQs on various products such as beef, sugar, dairy products, peanuts, cotton, cocoa products, and tobacco; and certain BFTA, DR-CAFTA, Israel FTA, JFTA, MFTA, OFTA, SFTA, UAFTA (AFTA) and UCFTA (Chile FTA) non-textile TRQs, etc. Each report also includes the AGOA, ATPDEA, BFTA, DR-CAFTA, CBTPA, Haitian HOPE, MFTA, NAFTA, OFTA, SFTA, and UCFTA TPLs and TRQs for qualifying textile articles and/or other articles; the TRQs on worsted wool fabrics, etc.