CSMS Weekly Digest: Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 8 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(5)
Several high-priority items demand immediate attention this week, including a WRO on Serbian copper products, updates to drawback bond validations, and the reauthorization of AGOA, HOPE, and HELP preferential trade programs. Brokers should also review the new Argentina beef quota tranche and register for CBP's June trade enforcement webinars before the deadline passes.
Reauthorization of Preferential Trade Legislative (PTL) Programs - African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Haiti Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE), and Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP)
This message replaces *CSMS 67647279* published on February 6, 2026. This updated guidance provides importer instructions for requesting AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP retroactive duty refunds. --- *2026...
Updates to Drawback Bond Validations and Error Codes
On June 16, 2026, CBP deployed updates to Drawback bond validations. These updates changed the errors from Informational (I) to Fatal (F). As a reminder, an Accelerated Payment (AP) is removed from th...
Final Reminder: Register for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s June Trade Enforcement Webinars
This is a final reminder to register for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) free quarterly trade enforcement webinars scheduled for June 23 and 25. These essential sessions are designed to emp...
Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Copper and Copper Products Manufactured in Serbia, by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against copper and copper products manufactured in Serbia by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. (Serbia Zijin). Effective immedia...
Quota Bulletin 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3
Quota Bulletin 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 [ https://www.cbp.gov/quota-bulletin-26...
Quota(1)
CBP has issued Quota Bulletin 26-225 establishing the 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 allocations — brokers handling Argentine beef entries should review fill levels and timing carefully to avoid over-quota submissions.
Enforcement(1)
CBP has issued a Withhold Release Order against Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O., covering copper and copper products manufactured in Serbia — any shipments from this entity should be flagged immediately and held pending further guidance.
Trade Program(1)
AGOA, HOPE, and HELP preferential trade programs have been reauthorized, meaning eligible entries under these programs can continue to claim preferential duty treatment — brokers should confirm their ACE filing configurations reflect the updated program parameters.
System Update(2)
ACE has received two notable updates: drawback bond validations and associated error codes have been revised, and new account management tools and automation features have been introduced in the ACE Portal. Brokers and filers submitting drawback claims should review the updated error codes to avoid rejections.
Updates to Drawback Bond Validations and Error Codes
On June 16, 2026, CBP deployed updates to Drawback bond validations. These updates changed the errors from Informational (I) to Fatal (F). As a reminder, an Accelerated Payment (AP) is removed from th...
ACE Portal: New Tools and Automation for Account Management
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently introduced tools and automation to streamline aspects of account management for the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). ...
System Maintenance(1)
ACE Production will undergo extended invasive maintenance from 9:00 p.m. ET Saturday, June 20, through 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, June 21, 2026 — plan filings accordingly to avoid any disruption during that window.
Deadline Reminder(1)
This is the final reminder to register for CBP's June Trade Enforcement Webinars — brokers who have not yet signed up should do so immediately before registration closes.
General Notice(1)
CBP is hosting an ACE Portal webinar on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET covering how to set up and manage an ACE Portal account — relevant for staff onboarding or firms looking to optimize their portal access.