CSMS Weekly Digest: Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 12 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(8)
This week brings several high-priority items requiring broker attention, including new USDA organic HTS flagging requirements, updated CAPE entry-level validations, a WRO against two Jordanian garment manufacturers, and a UK automobile TRQ opening for Q3 2026. Brokers should also review the process for reactivating deactivated IORs in ACE and note that NMFS has lifted MMPA import restrictions for Suriname.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program – New HTS Code Flagging and Filing Reminders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) is providing a reminder about import filing requirements in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for organic entries an...
Process to Re-Activate a Deactivated Importer of Record in ACE
In response to the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” Executive Order, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is exercising its legal authority to deactivate Importer of Record (IOR) numbers in the...
Update to Entry-Level Validations for CAPE Declarations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated certain validations performed on entries included on Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) Declarations filed in the Automat...
National Marine Fisheries Service Lifts Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Restrictions for Suriname
On June 22, 2026, The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) issued comparability findings for the fisheries of Suriname. This action lifts the seafood import restrictions on these nations...
UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment to...
Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on Garments Produced in Jordan by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C.
On June 23, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders (WRO) against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. (Needle Craft) and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. (Casual...
Forced Labor Portal Overview Webinar
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Trade is hosting a webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET titled *Forced Labor Portal Overview*. CBP will conduct an overview to train...
Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota
Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3...
Policy Guidance(2)
CBP has clarified procedures for reactivating deactivated Importers of Record in ACE, and has issued an update to the CAPE reconciliation process specifically addressing entries flagged for IEEPA refunds. Brokers managing affected entries should review both messages carefully to ensure compliance and avoid processing delays.
Process to Re-Activate a Deactivated Importer of Record in ACE
In response to the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” Executive Order, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is exercising its legal authority to deactivate Importer of Record (IOR) numbers in the...
UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment to...
Quota(1)
CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-509 opening the Q3 2026 Tariff Rate Quota for UK automobiles — brokers with clients importing vehicles under the US-UK trade framework should confirm filing readiness ahead of the opening date.
Enforcement(2)
CBP has issued Withhold Release Orders against two Jordan-based garment producers — Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. — requiring immediate review of any shipments from these entities. CBP is also hosting a Forced Labor Portal overview webinar, which brokers and importers navigating WRO or UFLPA matters should consider attending.
Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on Garments Produced in Jordan by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C.
On June 23, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders (WRO) against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. (Needle Craft) and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. (Casual...
Forced Labor Portal Overview Webinar
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Trade is hosting a webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET titled *Forced Labor Portal Overview*. CBP will conduct an overview to train...
Pga Update(3)
Three PGA changes are in effect this week: USDA's National Organic Program has introduced new HTS code flagging with updated filing requirements, NMFS has lifted MMPA import restrictions for Suriname, and CPSC has released an updated Message Implementation Guide for ACE filers. Brokers handling organic, marine product, or consumer goods entries should update their filing practices accordingly.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program – New HTS Code Flagging and Filing Reminders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) is providing a reminder about import filing requirements in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for organic entries an...
National Marine Fisheries Service Lifts Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Restrictions for Suriname
On June 22, 2026, The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) issued comparability findings for the fisheries of Suriname. This action lifts the seafood import restrictions on these nations...
Updated Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Message Implementation Guide is Now Available
An updated version (2.5) of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Message Implementation Guide (IG) is now available and can be found in the "Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities" section of th...
System Update(1)
CBP has updated entry-level validations for CAPE declarations, which may affect how affected entries are processed in ACE — brokers filing under CAPE should review the new validation rules to avoid rejection errors.
System Maintenance(3)
ACE is scheduled for invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, June 27 through 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, June 28, 2026 — plan filings accordingly. Additionally, the previously reported delay in June 23 Final Daily Statements has been resolved.
ACE Production Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, June 27, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, June 28, 2026
There will be ACE production invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, June 27, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Resolved - All Final Daily Statements for June 23, 2026
The issue with the Collections Information Repository (CIR) file from Treasury has been resolved, and all final daily statements have been processed. Thank you for your patience. Questions or co...
Delay in Issuance of Final Daily Statements for June 23, 2026
Due to a processing error with the Collections Information Repository (CIR) file from Treasury, all final daily statements for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, will be delayed and issued later today (June 23, ...