Cargo Systems Messaging Service

CBP has been busy this week posting announcements using the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS).  A summary of the messages is provided below, along with a link to more detailed information. 

The CSMS communicates general information of interest to the trade community including:

·         Currency exchange rates.

·         Changes to the HTS.

·         Antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

·         New or changed entry procedures.

·         Port power outages and closings.

·         Other government agency notices.

The messages are searchable using keywords and groups. The groups are set up to address specific interests such as ABI, ACE Outreach, ACE Reports, Air Manifests, Truck Manifests and more.  Individuals can receive these messages via email by registering for a free subscription. 

CSMS 11-000270

ACE Customer Satisfaction Survey Extended

Date: 10/27/2011

CBP is extending the time to respond to the 2011 ACE Customer Satisfaction Survey to midnight November 2, 2011. 

The survey may be accessed at .  The survey is voluntary and anonymous.  Unless comments are provided, the survey will take between 5-10 minutes.

CSMS 11-000269

Three New AGOA Lesser Developed Countries - Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger

Date: 10/26/2011

Effective October 25, 2011, the President designated Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger as eligible

for AGOA lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country preference.

CSMS 11-000267

ATPA/ATPDEA Extended Retroactively, Instructions for the Trade Community

Date: 10/26/2011

This announcement explains that the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) have been extended to July 31, 2013.   The renewal is retroactive, which means refunds will be available for duties paid on eligible merchandise while the program lapsed. The message provides information on how to request a refund for duties paid during the lapse period.

CSMS 11-000266

Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Extended Retroactively, Instructions for the Trade Community

Date: 10/26/2011

The Generalized System of Preferences was extended to July 31, 2013.  This renewal is retroactive.  CBP will begin processing refunds for entries filed via ABI utilizing the Special program Indicator “A” for duties deposited during the lapsed period from January 1, 2011 through November 4, 2011. The notice provides instructions for filers of entries where no SPI was transmitted so that a request for a retroactive GSP claim and refund can be processed.

CSMS 11-000264

Revised Entry/Entry Summary Deletion and Cancellation Information

Date: 10/24/2011

This announcement provides an update to the original document posted on 9/21/2011.  Various errors were found in the original document, so an updated document is attached to the announcement.

CSMS 11-000262

Merchandise Processing Fee (Class Code 499) Rate Change Information

Date: 10/21/2011

This notice informs the trade that CBP is in the process of modifying ABI to accept the new MPF rate of 0.3464%.  CBP will notify the trade in future message when the changes have been made and entry summaries can be submitted using the new rate.

Click HERE to view the full text of these messages and search for other notices.