CSMS Weekly Digest: Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 10 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(7)
Several high-priority items demand immediate attention this week, including new Section 301 duty developments tied to forced labor and Brazil-origin goods, an HS update, three 2027 cotton quota bulletins, and an upcoming ACE Entry Type 13 test deployment. Review each item carefully to assess classification, duty, and filing impacts on affected shipments.
Section 301 Forced Labor Import Duties
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 10 percent to 12.5 percent tariffs on imports from sixty economies w...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2616
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2616 was created on July 21, 2026, and contains 20 harmonized tariff records and 80 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. HSU 2616 contains the PGA HTS flagging a...
Section 301 Duties on Certain Products from Brazil
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions...
Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8
Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-404-2027 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7
Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-403-2027 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6
Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-402-2027 ] ...
Implementation of Entry Type 13 Test in ACE for U.S. Mail Processing (INT-057) and Mail Entry Type 13 Test (CBP-290) – Deploying to ACE CERT Environment on July 24, 2026 and to ACE PROD Environment on September 22, 2026
On September 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Implementation of Entry Type 13 Test in ACE for U.S. Mail Processing (INT-057) and Mail Entry Type 13 Test (CBP-290) enh...
Policy Guidance(2)
CBP has issued guidance on two Section 301 fronts: forced labor-related import duties and new duties on certain products from Brazil. Brokers should review applicable HTS classifications and ensure clients are aware of potential additional duty exposure.
Section 301 Forced Labor Import Duties
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 10 percent to 12.5 percent tariffs on imports from sixty economies w...
Section 301 Duties on Certain Products from Brazil
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions...
Tariff(1)
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2616 has been issued and may affect HTS classifications currently in use. Brokers should review the update promptly to identify any reclassification requirements before filing.
Quota(3)
CBP has released three new quota bulletins — 26-402, 26-403, and 26-404 — establishing 2027 cotton quota allocations under Notes 6, 7, and 8. Importers with cotton entries subject to these provisions should review fill levels and filing timing accordingly.
Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8
Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-404 2027 Cotton Note 8 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-404-2027 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7
Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-403 2027 Cotton Note 7 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-403-2027 ] ...
Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6
Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-402 2027 Cotton Note 6 [ https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-402-2027 ] ...
System Update(2)
CBP has posted additional implementation guides for the Entry Type 13 ACE test for U.S. Mail Processing, with deployment to ACE CERT on July 24, 2026 and ACE PROD on September 22, 2026. Filers and developers involved in mail entry processing should review the updated INT-057 and CBP-290 guides to prepare for both environments.
Additional Implementation Guides posted for Entry Type 13 Test in ACE for U.S. Mail Processing (INT-057) and Mail Entry Type 13 Test (CBP-290)
On July 20, 2026, CBP issued CSMS 69289734 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/4214706 ] announcing the implementation of the Entry Type 13 (ET13) test through enhancements t...
Implementation of Entry Type 13 Test in ACE for U.S. Mail Processing (INT-057) and Mail Entry Type 13 Test (CBP-290) – Deploying to ACE CERT Environment on July 24, 2026 and to ACE PROD Environment on September 22, 2026
On September 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Implementation of Entry Type 13 Test in ACE for U.S. Mail Processing (INT-057) and Mail Entry Type 13 Test (CBP-290) enh...
System Maintenance(2)
ACE CERT will undergo extended invasive maintenance on July 22, 2026 from 5:00–10:00 p.m. ET, followed by ACE Production standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET July 25 to 4:00 a.m. ET July 26. Plan filings and testing accordingly to avoid disruption during these windows.
ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, July 25, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, July 26, 2026
There will be ACE production standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, July 25, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, July 26, 2026.
ACE Certification Extended Invasive Maintenance Window on July 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. ET to 10:00 p.m. ET.
There will be an ACE certification extended invasive maintenance window on July 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. ET to 10:00 p.m. ET.