CSMS Weekly Digest: Apr 4 - Apr 10, 2026
Here's your weekly summary of 6 CSMS messages from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Action Required(5)
Several high-priority updates demand attention this week, including the April 20, 2026 CAPE deployment for IEEPA refunds, an HSU 2607 tariff update, and new CPSC messaging guidance. Brokers should also review the Australia FTA quota bulletin and updated HTS/Schedule B classifications for used vehicle export reporting.
Introduction - Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds, April 20, 2026 Deployment
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment...
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2607
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2607 was created on April 5, 2026, and contains 116 harmonized tariff records and 519 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. This HSU contains updates pertaining to...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Message Implementation Guide is Now Available
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Message Implementation Guide (IG) is now available on CBP.gov. The IG can be found on CBP.gov in the Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities section: ACE Auto...
Quota Bulletin 26-103 2026 Australia Free Trade Agreement
Quota Bulletin 26-103 2026 Australia Free Trade Agreement has been published on CBP.gov at the following link: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-103-2026 Commodity: Agricultural prod...
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) will be implementing an update to the Appendix U list to allow the following HTS Codes for Used Vehicles: * 8705.90.0010 * 8705.90.0020 * 8705.90.0080 Tech...
Tariff(1)
HSU 2607 introduces tariff schedule changes that may affect classification and entry filing — brokers should review the update promptly to ensure compliance.
Quota(1)
Quota Bulletin 26-103 outlines 2026 Australia Free Trade Agreement quota parameters; brokers handling AU-origin goods should verify current allocations and filing requirements.
Pga Update(1)
The CPSC has released an updated Message Implementation Guide, which brokers filing entries subject to CPSC oversight should review to ensure their PGA data submissions align with the new specifications.
System Update(2)
Two system changes are on the horizon: the CAPE module for processing IEEPA refunds goes live April 20, 2026, and Appendix U of the EEM has been updated with revised HTS/Schedule B codes requiring used vehicle reporting on export manifests.
Introduction - Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds, April 20, 2026 Deployment
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment...
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) – Appendix U – HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting
Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) will be implementing an update to the Appendix U list to allow the following HTS Codes for Used Vehicles: * 8705.90.0010 * 8705.90.0020 * 8705.90.0080 Tech...
System Maintenance(1)
ACE Production will undergo standard invasive maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, April 11 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, April 12, 2026 — plan filings accordingly to avoid disruption during this window.