CSMS Weekly Digest: Jun 27 - Jul 3, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 11 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(5)
IEEPA refund processing continues to expand, with new CAPE guidance now covering warehouse entries in addition to previously flagged reconciliation entries — brokers should review both CSMS messages to ensure proper filing procedures are followed. Additionally, a new ACE error code (F876) for duty/non-duty HTS mismatches, updated AESTIR used vehicle HTS classifications, and a duty offset mechanism for auto parts imports all require immediate attention and potential system or procedural adjustments.
UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
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...
Update to ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary: New Error “F876 DUTY HTS REQUIRES NON-DUTY HTS”
Please be advised that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V49 has been posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section CBP.gov [ https://ww...
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting has been posted to CBP.gov. The following ...
Duty Offset for Imports of Automobile and Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the import adjustment offset applicable to Section 232 duties on automobile and medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts. This message updates CSMS #6...
DEPLOYED – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the successful deployment for enhancements to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) application in the Automated Comme...
Policy Guidance(1)
CBP has issued updated CAPE procedures specifically for warehouse entries seeking IEEPA refunds — brokers handling warehoused goods should review this guidance to confirm eligibility and processing requirements before filing.
Tariff(2)
Harmonized System Update 2614 introduces classification changes that may affect filing accuracy, and a new duty offset provision for automobile and medium/heavy-duty vehicle parts imports is now in effect — brokers should verify impacted HTS codes and adjust entry preparation accordingly.
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2614
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2614 was created on June 30, 2026, and contains 310 harmonized tariff records and 1287 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2614 contains the Spring 2026 484(...
Duty Offset for Imports of Automobile and Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the import adjustment offset applicable to Section 232 duties on automobile and medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts. This message updates CSMS #6...
Quota(1)
CBP has published the 2026 final restraint limit and proration details for tuna under Quota Bulletin 26-214 — brokers managing tuna import quotas should review the bulletin to confirm remaining availability and proration factors before filing.
System Update(4)
Several ACE and AES system changes are live this week, including the new F876 error code for duty/non-duty HTS conflicts, updated AESTIR used vehicle reporting classifications, CAPE deployment for reconciliation-flagged entries, and a revised Cargo Release Condition Codes document on CBP.gov — brokers should update internal references and test filing workflows as needed.
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 333 added: IMPORTER OF RECORD INACTIVE FOR ENTRY This pertains to the deployment o...
Update to ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary: New Error “F876 DUTY HTS REQUIRES NON-DUTY HTS”
Please be advised that an updated version of the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary V49 has been posted under the Supporting Documents: Documentation for Entry Summary Chapters section CBP.gov [ https://ww...
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting
Update to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting has been posted to CBP.gov. The following ...
DEPLOYED – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the successful deployment for enhancements to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) application in the Automated Comme...
System Maintenance(3)
ACE experienced an unplanned outage this week that has since been resolved, and a standard maintenance window is scheduled for the ACE Certification environment on July 1, 2026 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. ET — plan test submissions around this downtime accordingly.
ACE Unplanned Outage Completed
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ACE Unplanned Outage
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ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on July 1, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET
There will be an ACE certification standard invasive maintenance window on July 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET.