CSMS Weekly Digest: Jun 6 - Jun 12, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 6 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(5)
This week brings several items demanding immediate attention, including new CBP forced labor operational guidance for importers, NOAA fisheries HTS code updates, and a Philippine blue swimming crab import restriction under MMPA. Brokers should also review the updated EEM Truck Manifest Implementation Guide and the latest Harmonized System Update 2613 for any filing impacts.
Launch of CBP’s Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is excited to announce the release of its new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. This updated document provides a consolidated overvi...
Update to Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Truck Manifest Implementation Guide (IG) CUSCAR Cargo Report Message, CUSREP Conveyance Report, CUSRES Status Notification, PAXLST, 309, 350, and 355
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/how-to-use-ace/export-manifest ] Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export...
Updates to HTSUS Codes flagged under NOAA Fisheries Trade Monitoring Programs
The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) is informing the trade community that the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes flagged for permit and reporting requirements under on...
National Marine Fisheries Service Restricts Imports from the Philippines Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
On May 12, 2026, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) denied the comparability findings for the two blue swimming crab fisheries from the Philippines. In addition, NOAA Fisheries iss...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2613
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2613 was created on June 7, 2026, and contains 23 harmonized tariff records and 54 automated broker interface (ABI) records. This HSU contains the Section 232 tariff ...
Tariff(1)
HSU 2613 has been published and may include additions, deletions, or modifications to HTS numbers — verify your classifications are current before filing.
Enforcement(2)
CBP has released formal operational guidance on forced labor enforcement, giving importers clearer expectations on compliance obligations under UFLPA and related statutes. Additionally, NMFS has restricted imports of blue swimming crab from Philippine fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, effective immediately.
Launch of CBP’s Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is excited to announce the release of its new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. This updated document provides a consolidated overvi...
National Marine Fisheries Service Restricts Imports from the Philippines Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
On May 12, 2026, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) denied the comparability findings for the two blue swimming crab fisheries from the Philippines. In addition, NOAA Fisheries iss...
Pga Update(2)
NOAA Fisheries has updated the HTSUS codes flagged under its Trade Monitoring Programs, requiring brokers to confirm correct code usage for covered seafood entries. FDA has also added a new code for LPCO Issuer under the Government Geographic Code Qualifier in PG13 segment.
Updates to HTSUS Codes flagged under NOAA Fisheries Trade Monitoring Programs
The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) is informing the trade community that the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes flagged for permit and reporting requirements under on...
FDA Added Additional Code for LPCO Issuer - Government Geographic Code Qualifier in PG13
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added the following code for conditional data element LPCO Issuer – Government Geographic Code Qualifier in PG13. *LPCO Issuer – * *Government Geographic Cod...
System Update(1)
CBP has issued a revised Implementation Guide for the Electronic Export Manifest Truck Manifest, covering updates to CUSCAR, CUSREP, CUSRES, PAXLST, and message types 309, 350, and 355 — review the updated IG to ensure system compliance.