CSMS Weekly Digest: Jan 3 - Jan 9, 2026
Weekly summary of 6 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(2)
CBP has scheduled ACE support calls for the Electronic Refunds rule implementation and is offering mandatory training webinars for the new Forced Labor Portal. Brokers should register for relevant sessions to ensure compliance readiness.
Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule Effective February 6, 2026 – ACE Support Call Schedule Now Available
Beginning February 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue all refunds electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH) (subject to limited exceptions), as announced in the Elect...
Forced Labor Portal Training Webinars
In preparation for the launch of the Forced Labor Portal in January 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct three webinars to train users on the new Portal’s functionalities for th...
Policy Guidance(1)
The Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule takes effect February 6, 2026, with ACE support calls now available to help brokers prepare for the transition. Registration is recommended to understand implementation requirements and system changes.
Quota(1)
New quota bulletin 26-106 establishes 2026 trade promotion agreement quotas for Peru. Brokers should review applicable product categories and quota limits for affected shipments.
System Update(2)
ACE Portal now allows trade users to directly add notify parties, and new Forced Labor Portal training webinars are available. These updates streamline user management and provide essential compliance training.
ACE Portal Feature Now Available for Trade Users to Add Notify Parties
On January 2, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection enhanced the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) to give importers, who are ACE Portal Trade Account Owners (TAO), t...
Forced Labor Portal Training Webinars
In preparation for the launch of the Forced Labor Portal in January 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct three webinars to train users on the new Portal’s functionalities for th...
System Maintenance(2)
ACE Production system will be down January 10-11, 2026 (10 PM-4 AM ET) and ACE Certification system maintenance occurred January 7, 2025. Plan entry processing around the upcoming production outage window.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, January 10, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, January 11, 2026
There will be ACE production standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, January 10, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, January 11, 2026.
ACE Certification Standard Invasive Maintenance Window on January 7, 2025
There will be an ACE certification standard invasive maintenance window on January 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET