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Drawback Filing in ACE to Begin Jan. 14, CBP Says

All drawback claims must be filed in ACE beginning on Jan. 14, 2017, CBP said in an update to its frequently asked questions on ACE drawback (here). “Yes, all types of drawback claims must be submitted in ACE starting on…

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Saturday January 14, 2017,” CBP said, answering a question on whether manufacturing drawback claims must be submitted on that date. Open Automated Commercial System drawback claims submitted shortly before the transition will be migrated to ACE, it said in another recently added answer. CBP is also looking to move its other post-release capabilities into ACE in mid-January, a CBP spokeswoman said, without giving a firm date. "CBP is targeting mid-January for the deployment and mandatory transition of the remaining post-release capabilities, including drawback, reconciliation, liquidation, duty deferral, collections and statements. The precise date of deployment/mandatory transition is dependent on the publication of the liquidation Final Rule," she said. "CBP will issue additional guidance on the precise date of deployment/mandatory transition in the near future."