CSMS Weekly Digest: Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2026
FY2027 quota season opens Thursday, October 1, 2026, with bulletins out for refined and specialty sugar, sugar-containing products, cocoa powder, condiments, mixes and doughs, HELP apparel, UK autos Q4, and Argentina beef Tranche 4. Also effective October 1, the broker permit user fee rises to $190.88, while organization broker license applications move exclusively to eCBP on September 30. Commerce's polysilicon import ban under Proclamation 11052 (TFR publishing September 24) and HSUs 2622-2624 covering beef quota, Section 232, and Section 338 Canada changes round out the week.
Action Required(18)
Prepare October 1 quota filings, noting refined and specialty sugar (QB 26-301, 26-305) open at 12:00 p.m. ET and are expected to oversubscribe, with transmission allowed only from midnight local time to noon ET. From September 30, submit organization broker license applications only via eCBP, budget for the $190.88 permit fee from October 1, finish 20 hours of CE by January 31, 2027, and review the polysilicon ban (CSMS #69994928) and HSU 2622-2624 changes.
Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs
Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-222-2027 ] Commodit...
Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder
Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-215-2027 ] Commodity: Coc...
Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings
Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulle...
Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4
Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-226-2026 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota
Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota [ h...
Change in Submission Method for Organization Broker License Applications – September 30, 2026
CBP is automating the submission method for Organization Broker License Applications. As of September 30, 2026, organization license applicants will complete and submit all applications and associated...
Quota Bulletin 26-305 2027 Specialty Sugar
Quota Bulletin 26-305 2027 Specialty Sugar has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-305-2027 Commodity: Specialty Sugar as provided in the Harmonized Tariff...
Quota Bulletin 26-304 2027 Sugar Containing Products
Quota Bulletin 26-304 2027 Sugar Containing Products has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-304-2027 Commodity: Sugar-containing products as provided in t...
Quota Bulletin 26-301 2027 Refined Sugar
Quota Bulletin 26-301 2027 Refined Sugar has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-301-2027 Commodity: Refined Sugar as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Sch...
Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing a voluntary two-year test of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Truck Cargo. The test evaluates the ...
Quota Bulletin 26-231 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2
Quota Bulletin 26-231 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2 has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-231 2026 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer Tranche 2 [ ht...
MANDATORY: Complete Broker Continuing Education Requirements by January 31, 2027
Complete the mandatory 20 hours of Broker Continuing Education (CE) no later than January 31, 2027! Don’t wait for the deadline to certify CE credits or file the Triennial Status Report (TSR). I...
Import Ban of Certain Polysilicon Products Under Proclamation 11052
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Commerce’s) Temporary Final Rule (TFR) on Measures to Restrict Stockpiling of Polysilicon and Polysilico...
Section 301 China Conforming Amendment
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the amendment of Section 301 China product exclusions to conform with certain changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United State...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622 was created on August 31, 2026, and contains 16 harmonized tariff records and 93 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2622 contains the U.S. Department of...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624 was created on September 11, 2026, and contains 6 harmonized tariff records and 18 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2624 contains Section 338 Canada u...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623 was created on September 9, 2026, and contains 83 harmonized tariff records and 450 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2623 contains Section 232 updates...
Information on Customs Broker Permit User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2026
Pursuant to the General Notice (91 FR 48398) published July 31, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the C...
Policy Guidance(2)
Commerce publishes a Temporary Final Rule on September 24, 2026 setting procedures for an import ban on certain polysilicon and derivative products under Proclamation 11052; see CSMS #69994928 for scope and filing guidance. Per 91 FR 48398, the Customs Broker Permit User Fee rises from $185.38 to $190.88 for permits issued on or after October 1, 2026 and for CY27 annual payments, with the CY27 due date to be announced in a future Federal Register notice.
Import Ban of Certain Polysilicon Products Under Proclamation 11052
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Commerce’s) Temporary Final Rule (TFR) on Measures to Restrict Stockpiling of Polysilicon and Polysilico...
Information on Customs Broker Permit User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2026
Pursuant to the General Notice (91 FR 48398) published July 31, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the C...
Tariff(4)
USTR's 91 FR 56538 (September 2) amends four Section 301 China exclusions to match July 1, 2026 HTSUS ten-digit changes (CSMS #69990649). HSU 2622 loads USDA Honey Board assessment changes and new Affordable Beef quota HTS lines, HSU 2623 carries Section 232 updates plus reduced pork assessment rates, and HSU 2624 implements Section 338 Canada alcoholic beverage scope changes; direct Section 232 questions to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.
Section 301 China Conforming Amendment
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the amendment of Section 301 China product exclusions to conform with certain changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United State...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622 was created on August 31, 2026, and contains 16 harmonized tariff records and 93 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2622 contains the U.S. Department of...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624 was created on September 11, 2026, and contains 6 harmonized tariff records and 18 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2624 contains Section 338 Canada u...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2623 was created on September 9, 2026, and contains 83 harmonized tariff records and 450 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2623 contains Section 232 updates...
Quota(10)
FY2027 TRQs open October 1, 2026: mixes and doughs (Ch. 19), cocoa powder (Ch. 18), condiments (Ch. 21), sugar-containing products (Ch. 17-19, 21), HELP apparel (Ch. 61, 62, 98), and refined and specialty sugar (Ch. 17, 21, noon ET opening, expected oversubscription), plus UK automobiles Q4 (Ch. 87, October 1-December 31). Beef bulletins cover Argentina Tranche 4 (additional 80,000 mt beyond AUSN 3(a)) and Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2; see CSMS #70023787 and #70003236 for tranche details.
Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs
Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-222 2027 Mixes & Doughs [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-222-2027 ] Commodit...
Quota Bulletin 26-134 2027 Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP)
Quota Bulletin 26-134 2027 Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP) has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-134 2027 Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP) [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota...
Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder
Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-215 2027 Cocoa Powder [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-215-2027 ] Commodity: Coc...
Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings
Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings has been published on the CBP.gov webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-221 2027 Condiments and Mixed Seasonings [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulle...
Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4
Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-226-2026 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota
Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-510 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 4 Tariff Rate Quota [ h...
Quota Bulletin 26-305 2027 Specialty Sugar
Quota Bulletin 26-305 2027 Specialty Sugar has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-305-2027 Commodity: Specialty Sugar as provided in the Harmonized Tariff...
Quota Bulletin 26-304 2027 Sugar Containing Products
Quota Bulletin 26-304 2027 Sugar Containing Products has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-304-2027 Commodity: Sugar-containing products as provided in t...
Quota Bulletin 26-301 2027 Refined Sugar
Quota Bulletin 26-301 2027 Refined Sugar has been published on our webpage: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-301-2027 Commodity: Refined Sugar as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Sch...
Quota Bulletin 26-231 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2
Quota Bulletin 26-231 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2 has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-231 2026 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer Tranche 2 [ ht...
Pga Update(1)
CBP moved the Appendix PGA, the APHIS (CORE) Implementation Guide v6.4, and APHIS Supplemental Guide Appendix APH-A v4.2 from draft to the production PGA Message Set section on CBP.gov. Software developers and APHIS filers should align their programming to these production versions.
System Update(3)
ACE Manifest Modernization Release 3-Ocean (INT-062), a back-end migration with no expected change to user experience or EDI, is in CERT for testing and deploys to PROD October 24, 2026. CBP also launched a voluntary two-year Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo, limited to nine carriers, requiring limited data 24 hours before departure and a full manifest 2 hours before arrival at the port of export; organization broker license applications move to eCBP September 30.
Change in Submission Method for Organization Broker License Applications – September 30, 2026
CBP is automating the submission method for Organization Broker License Applications. As of September 30, 2026, organization license applicants will complete and submit all applications and associated...
Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing a voluntary two-year test of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Truck Cargo. The test evaluates the ...
ACE Manifest Modernization Release 3-Ocean (INT-062) is in Certification Environment for Testing and Scheduled to Deploy to Production October 24, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is modernizing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ocean, rail, and air manifest systems over several releases. The third release of this enhancement (INT-062...
System Maintenance(2)
ACE CERT has an invasive maintenance window September 23, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET. ACE PROD has an invasive maintenance window from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, September 26 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, September 27; plan filings accordingly.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, September 26, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, September 27, 2026
There will be ACE production standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, September 26, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, September 27, 2026.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on September 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
There will be an ACE certification standard invasive maintenance window on September 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Deadline Reminder(1)
Individually licensed brokers must complete 20 hours of CE by January 31, 2027 and certify them on the Triennial Status Report, which opens mid-December 2026 and closes February 28, 2027. Under 19 CFR 111.30(d) and 111.102, noncompliance results in license revocation.