CBP has issued a CSMS message stating that it is making some corrections to the instructions given on CSMS message 10-000131 regarding a new ACE indicator for printed daily statements. CBP is now asking software vendors not to make any changes to the printed statements until a new message is posted. (CSMS #10-000133, dated 05/28/10)

An overview of a number of recent antidumping and countervailing duty message posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, is provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)

CBP has posted the U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter for May 20-26, 2010. The Blotter provides information on Border Patrol activities during the specified week. (dated 05/26/10)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message stating that the Food and Drug Administration has added new product codes and classes for certain herbals and botanicals under Industry 54 - Vitamins/Minerals/Protein/Unconventional Dietary Products.

CBP has posted an updated version of its TRQ/TPL "threshold to fill" list, a quick reference to monitor TRQs and TPLs that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list is divided into two sections those that are at least 85% filled and those that are closed.

CBP has posted Amendment 49 to the Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements document. The following sections were either revised or added: Table of Contents, Application Control, Cargo Release, Entry Summary, Importer Security Filing, Importer Security Filing Status Advisory, Appendix Table of Contents, Appendix A, Appendix N, Appendix S, and Glossary of Terms.

CBP has posted the results of COAC's survey of trade community views of the financial benefits of the current release and functionality of ACE. (See ITT’s Online Archives or 05/25/10 news, 10052527, for BP summary of the survey results.)

CBP has posted a summary of changes to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) that is effective June 1, 2010. Appendix U - HTS/Schedule B Classifications Requiring Used Vehicle Reporting - has been revised.

An overview of a number of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages posted to CBP's Web site, along with the case number(s), period covered, and CBP message number, is provided below. (Note that the complete message is only available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov.)

CBP has posted the following documents relating to the May 11, 2010 COAC meeting in Philadelphia: