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- October 27, 2026
ACE Portal moves ACH Refund Authorization under a new Financial Transactions tab
CBP announced that on October 29, 2026 it will update the Importer sub-account in the ACE Portal. The ACH Refund Authorization tab becomes a sub-tab under a new Financial Transactions header tab and works the same as before. CBP will also remove the Get Info/Refresh button, and the portal will retrieve current ACH refund data automatically.
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This is a layout change in the ACE Portal and does not change how refunds work. Clients who manage their own ACH refund details will find them under Financial Transactions from October 29, 2026. Clients do not need to act.
ACE certification environment maintenance on October 28, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announced an invasive maintenance window for the ACE certification environment. The window runs on October 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
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This maintenance affects the ACE certification (test) environment, not the production system we use to file client entries. Clients do not need to act.
ACE scheduled for maintenance overnight October 24 to 25, 2026
CBP announced standard invasive maintenance on ACE Production. The maintenance runs from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 24, 2026 to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 25, 2026. The message gives no further details.
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ACE may be unavailable during this window, so filings sent then may be delayed until it ends. Clients do not need to act, but should tell us early about urgent shipments arriving that weekend.
Section 301 China exclusions updated for new July 2026 HTS numbers, ACE accepts Oct 23
CBP updated its guidance on conforming amendments to five Section 301 China product exclusions under HTSUS 9903.88.69. USTR amended the exclusions to match ten-digit HTSUS statistical numbers that took effect July 1, 2026, for certain pump parts (heading 8413.91), plastic articles (3926.90) and machine parts (8479.90). ACE will accept the amended exclusions from 6 pm on October 23, 2026. Importers may file a post-summary correction or a protest, within the time limits, to recover Section 301 duties paid on excluded goods.
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We will claim 9903.88.69 under the new statistical numbers on the entries we file once ACE accepts them at 6 pm on October 23, 2026. When 9903.88.69 is claimed, we do not report the regular Section 301 Chapter 99 number. Clients who imported these goods since July 1, 2026 and paid Section 301 duties should ask us to review those entries. We can check whether a post-summary correction or a protest is still within its filing timeframe.
- QuotaCSMS #70253915
CBP publishes 2027 TIB absolute quota for fine denier polyester staple fiber
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-412 for fine denier polyester staple fiber (chapter 55) entered temporarily free of duty under bond under HTSUS chapter 98. The quota period runs from November 23, 2026, through November 22, 2027. Entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and before 08:30 am ET on the opening date receive an 08:30 am entry time. If any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 08:30 am ET, CBP prorates all accepted entries.
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This is a routine quota opening that matters only to importers who bring in this fiber under temporary importation under bond. Clients with such shipments for the November 23, 2026 opening should contact us to plan the timing of their entries. Other clients do not need to act.
CBP to hold webinar on updated UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard on October 28
CBP's Office of Trade Relations will host a free webinar on the updated UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Forced Labor Division will show how to navigate the dashboard to research UFLPA enforcement statistics. Seats are limited and entry is first come, first served. A replay will be available on the CBP trade outreach webinars page.
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This webinar is information only and does not change how we file entries. Clients do not need to act, but importers who want to follow UFLPA enforcement data may register.
ACE certification environment down for maintenance October 21, 2026, 5:00 to 9:00 pm ET
CBP announced an extended invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment. The window runs on October 21, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET.
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This maintenance affects the ACE Certification (test) environment, not the entries we file in production. Clients do not need to act.
- QuotaCSMS #70241036
CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-601 for 2027 quartz surface products, second quarter
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-601 for quartz surface products, 2027 second quarter. The quota covers goods in HTSUS Chapters 68 and 70 and Chapter 99 Additional U.S. Note 41, under a July 31, 2026 Presidential Proclamation. The message lists four quota periods, from August 15, 2026 to August 14, 2027, and an opening date of Monday, August 17, 2026. The link in the message points to bulletin 26-602, and the bulletin itself lists the eligible countries.
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This is a routine quota bulletin, and clients do not need to act. If you import quartz surface products, ask us to review how the quota periods affect your entries.
- QuotaCSMS #70240656
Beef quota Tranche 3 opens November 2, 2026 under the affordable beef proclamation
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-232 for Tranche 3 of the beef quota under the proclamation "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." Tranche 3 covers October 31, 2026 to November 30, 2026 and opens on Monday, November 2, 2026. It applies to beef under HTSUS Chapter 2 subheadings, Additional U.S. Note 3. Entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and before 08:30 am ET on the opening date receive an 08:30 am entry time, and CBP prorates accepted entries if a group exceeds its limit.
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This is a routine quota opening, and clients do not need to act. Beef importers who want an entry presented at the November 2 opening should send us their shipment details early so we can file on time.
- General NoticeCSMS #70231481
CBP fixes delays in outbound notifications for air, ocean and rail manifest and in-bond
CBP announced that it has resolved the delays in outbound notifications for Air Manifest, Ocean Manifest, Rail Manifest and In-Bond. CBP directs related questions to CBP Client Representatives.
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This is a routine system notice. Manifest and in-bond notifications should arrive normally again, and clients do not need to act.
- System UpdateCSMS #70220191
HSU 2625 loads Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes
CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2625, created on September 29, 2026, with 57 harmonized tariff records and 304 ABI records. It contains Section 232 pharmaceutical updates described in CSMS # 70054007. It also corrects assessment reduction rates for live porcine animals and pork products under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. It changes CPSC flags on several HTS codes, including some e-cigarette, battery, lighter and mattress codes.
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We use the updated tariff and ABI records in the entries we file. The CPSC flag on 14 HTS codes changed from CP2 to CP1, and CBP removed CP2 from code 9613802010. Importers of pharmaceuticals, pork products or goods under these codes should ask us to review their entries. The message itself does not require clients to act.
- General NoticeCSMS #70208464
CBP investigates delays in outbound notifications for air, ocean and rail manifest and in-bond
CBP said the trade may be experiencing delays in outbound notifications for air, ocean and rail manifest, and for in-bond. CBP is investigating the issue. CBP will issue a follow-up message once it is resolved.
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Status messages for manifests and in-bond movements may reach carriers and filers late while CBP works on the issue. Clients do not need to act. If a release or in-bond status for your shipment seems delayed, ask us to check it.
ACE production maintenance window overnight October 17 to 18, 2026
CBP announced a standard invasive maintenance window for ACE Production. It runs from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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ACE may be unavailable during this window, so we plan filings around it. Clients do not need to act.
- System UpdateCSMS #70197855
HSU 2626 adds Section 232 updates and removes NM8 flag from HTS 0301.19.000
CBP announced that Harmonized System Update 2626 was created on October 9, 2026. It contains 4 harmonized tariff records and 14 ABI records, including Section 232 updates. It also removes the National Marine Fisheries Service NM8 flag from HTS 0301.19.000.
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We use the updated tariff and ABI records in the entries we file. Importers of fish under HTS 0301.19.000 should see the NM8 flag removed from that number. Clients with steel or aluminum goods should ask us to review their entries for the Section 232 updates.
ACE certification environment maintenance on October 14, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 pm ET
CBP announced an invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification Standard environment. The window runs on October 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET.
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This maintenance affects the ACE certification (test) environment, not live filings, so we expect no effect on client entries. Clients do not need to act.
New cargo release error 336 requires invoice or merchandise description on type 13 entries
CBP posted an updated Cargo Release Condition Codes document to cbp.gov. It adds error code 336, "INVOICE/MERCH DESC REQUIRED FOR ET13," a validation rule for the Commercial Invoice Description in the SE40 record. CBP will deploy the rule to the ACE Cargo Release Production environment on October 15, 2026.
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From October 15, 2026, ACE will reject a type 13 mail entry that lacks a commercial invoice description in the SE40 record. We need a clear invoice or merchandise description for every mail shipment we enter as type 13. Clients and postal partners should make sure each shipment comes with an invoice that describes the goods.
ACE Certification environment down for extended maintenance on October 17, 2026
CBP announced an out of cycle extended invasive maintenance window for the ACE Certification environment. The window runs on October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
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This maintenance affects the ACE Certification (test) environment, not the production system we use to file entries. Clients do not need to act.
CBP posts updated ACE development and deployment schedule
CBP announced that an updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule is now available on CBP.gov. CBP says the schedule is notional and subject to change. CBP directs readers to CBP.gov/ACE for the most up-to-date information on ACE deployments.
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This is an information notice and does not change the entries we file today. Clients do not need to act.
ACE Portal adds email or text verification for ACH refund changes from October 10
CBP will require email or SMS verification for ACH refund information changes in the ACE Portal beginning October 10, 2026. Authorized users who add or modify ACH refund information in an importer sub-account will receive a security token by email, with an option for SMS. The change will not complete without the token. Other authorized users on the sub-account can choose to receive email or SMS alerts after any ACH refund change.
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This change affects importers who manage their own ACH refund information in their ACE Portal importer sub-account. It does not change how we file entries. If you expect CBP refunds, including IEEPA refunds, make sure the email and phone details on your ACE Portal account are current so you can receive the token. Consider enabling change alerts for other authorized users on your sub-account.
ACE maintenance on October 8, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. ET may delay responses
CBP announced standard invasive maintenance on ACE Production from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 8, 2026. During this window, filers may see delays in receiving response notifications.
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We expect possible delays in ACE responses for filings sent during this two-hour window. Clients do not need to act.
ACE scheduled maintenance overnight October 10 to 11, 2026
CBP announced an ACE Production standard invasive maintenance window. It runs from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 10, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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ACE may be unavailable during this window, so filings we submit then may be delayed until it ends. Clients do not need to act, but should tell us early about any shipments arriving that night.
CBP holds support call today on the Entry Type 13 mail test in ACE
CBP will hold a Post-Deployment Support Call today, October 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams. The call covers the ACE enhancements that implemented the new Entry Type 13 Test for processing international mail shipments (INT-057 and CBP-290). CBP refers readers to its Information Notice for details on these deployments. Questions go to CBP's CREM or ESAR divisions, and technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative.
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This is an information call, and clients do not need to act. We file mail entries, including entry type 13, and the call does not change how we file them. Shippers and postal operators who want to hear CBP's explanation can join using the details in the message. Clients with questions about their mail shipments can ask us to review them.
Specialty sugar quota for 2027 over-subscribed at opening; prorated entries need re-transmission
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-310 with the 2027 Specialty Sugar tariff rate quota results. The quota opened on October 1, 2026, and was over-subscribed at the opening moment. ACE calculated a pro rata percentage of 44.58212 percent and sent an Entry Summary Status Notification (UC) message showing the prorated quantity per entry. Filers or importers must re-transmit the data within five business days of authorized release, a window that expires on October 13, 2026, at 4:30 pm local time.
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This affects only specialty sugar entries presented at the October 1 opening moment. For those entries we file, we need to re-transmit the entry data with the prorated quantity before 4:30 pm local time on October 13, 2026. Clients with these entries should contact us now so we can confirm the prorated quantities. Clients with no specialty sugar entries do not need to act.
2027 refined sugar quota oversubscribed at opening, entries prorated at 51.03027%
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-319 with the opening moment results for the 2027 refined sugar tariff rate quota. The quota opened on October 1, 2026, and was oversubscribed, so CBP set a pro rata percentage of 51.03027%. ACE sent a UC message with the prorated quantity for each entry. Filers or importers have until October 13, 2026, at 4:30 pm local time to re-transmit the data.
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For clients with refined sugar entries presented at the opening moment, we re-transmit the entry data using the prorated quantity from the UC message. Clients with affected entries should contact us well before October 13, 2026, so we can file within the window.
ACE certification environment maintenance on October 7, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET
CBP announced an invasive maintenance window for the ACE certification standard environment. It runs on October 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
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This maintenance affects the ACE certification (test) environment, not live filings. Clients do not need to act.
ACE scheduled maintenance overnight October 3 to October 4, 2026
CBP announced ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance. It runs from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday, October 3, 2026, to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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ACE may be unavailable during this window, so we plan filings around it. Clients do not need to act.
CBP updates ACE filing guide with fiscal year 2027 COBRA user fees from October 1, 2026
CBP updated the ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update chapter to include the Fiscal Year 2027 Customs COBRA User Fees. The adjusted fee amounts and limitations take effect October 1, 2026. The updated chapter is posted under the Chapters: Current Capabilities tab. Technical questions go to the assigned Client Representative, and other inquiries go to CBP's Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division.
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We apply the adjusted COBRA user fee amounts and limitations to the entry summaries we file from October 1, 2026. The message does not list the new amounts, so clients may see different user fees on entries filed from that date. Clients do not need to act. Ask us if you have questions about the fees on a specific entry.
CBP moves Entry Type 13 mail test guides from draft to current ACE chapters
CBP implemented the Entry Type 13 (ET13) test for U.S. mail processing in ACE on September 22, 2026. CBP moved the related Cargo Release and Entry Summary implementation guides from the draft section of its CATAIR page to the current sections. The moved documents include the PGA Flag Enforcement Table, the Prior Notice stand-alone filing guide and the Entry Summary Error Dictionary.
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This is a technical update for software developers and filers who transmit Entry Type 13 data to ACE. We file mail entries, including entry type 13, and we follow the current CATAIR guides for them. Clients do not need to act because of this message. Clients who ship by mail can ask us how Entry Type 13 applies to their shipments.
- QuotaCSMS #70064688
CBP publishes 2027 raw cane sugar quota allocations, opening October 1, 2026
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-303 with the 2027 raw cane sugar allocations under HTSUS Chapter 17, Additional U.S. Note 5. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 and opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and before 08:30 am ET on the opening date receive an 08:30 am entry time. If any HTSUS group exceeds its limit at 08:30 am ET, CBP will prorate all accepted entries.
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This is a routine quota bulletin and clients do not need to act. Raw sugar importers who plan entries on the opening date should contact us early so we can time their filings.
- QuotaCSMS #70064651
CBP publishes 2027 AGOA apparel quota limits, opening October 1, 2026
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-407 with the 2027 limits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). It covers apparel goods under HTSUS Chapter 98 and Chapter 61, 62, 64 and 65 subheadings from designated sub-Saharan African countries that meet AGOA requirements. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and before 08:30 am ET on the opening date receive an 08:30 am entry time, and CBP prorates entries if a group exceeds its limit.
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This is a routine quota bulletin, and clients do not need to act. Importers of AGOA apparel who want to claim quota should ask us to review their entries before the October 1, 2026 opening.
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