CSMS Weekly Digest: Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2026
Two HSUs landed this week: HSU 2625 carries Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and pork assessment rate corrections, and HSU 2626 carries Section 232 steel and aluminum updates. On the filing side, new Cargo Release error code 336 deploys to ACE Production on October 15, 2026, and requires an invoice or merchandise description for ET13. Plan around ACE downtime on October 17-18 and watch for CBP's follow-up on delayed manifest and in-bond notifications.
Tariff(2)
HSU 2625 (created September 29, 2026) carries Section 232 pharmaceutical updates (see CSMS #70054007), corrected assessment reduction rates for live swine and pork products under the Pork Promotion Order, and CPSC flag changes from CP2 to CP1, including on HTS 240412. HSU 2626 (created October 9, 2026) adds Section 232 updates tied to the steel and aluminum producer submission procedures and removes the NMFS NM8 flag from HTS 0301.19.000; refer to CSMS #70220191 and #70197855 for full record lists and contacts.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2625
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2625 was created on September 29, 2026, and contains 57 harmonized tariff records and 304 ABI records. HSU 2625 contains Section 232 Pharmaceutical updates. For more in...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2626
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2626 was created on October 9, 2026, and contains 4 harmonized tariff records and 14 ABI records. HSU 2626 contains Section 232 updates. For more information, please se...
System Update(2)
Cargo Release error code 336 (INVOICE/MERCH DESC REQUIRED FOR ET13) validates the SE40 Commercial Invoice Description and goes live in ACE Production on October 15, 2026, so make sure your ET13 filings populate that field. The truck EEM X12 309 Implementation Guide now includes VEH22 Reference Identification Qualifier in the VEH segment; software providers should review CSMS #70200422.
Update to Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Truck Manifest Implementation Guide (IG) 309 Customs Manifest – VEH22
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) [ https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/truck-export-manifest-309-message ] ACE Exports Truck X12- 309 Customs Manif...
Updated Cargo Release Condition Codes Document Posted to CBP.gov
The Cargo Release Condition Codes document has been posted to cbp.gov with the following changes: Error code 336 added: INVOICE/MERCH DESC REQUIRED FOR ET13 This validation rule pertains to the ...
System Maintenance(4)
CBP is investigating delays in outbound notifications for Air, Ocean, and Rail Manifest and In-Bond, and will send a follow-up once resolved (CSMS #70208464). ACE Production goes down from 10:00 p.m. ET on October 17 to 4:00 a.m. ET on October 18, 2026. ACE Certification has two windows: October 14 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET, and an extended window on October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Delays in outbound notifications for Air, Ocean, and Rail Manifest, and In-Bond
CBP is aware trade may be experiencing delays in outbound notifications for Air, Ocean, and Rail Manifest, and In-Bond. CBP is in the process of investigating this matter and will issue a follow-up m...
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance Window from 10:00 p.m. ET on October 17, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET on October 18, 2026
Please be advised there will be an ACE Production standard invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on October 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET
CSMS # 70190285 - ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on October 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET Please be advised there will be an ACE Certification Standard Invasive Main...
ACE Certification Out of Cycle Extended Invasive Maintenance Window on October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Please be advised there will be an ACE Certification out of cycle extended invasive maintenance window on October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.