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CSMS# 10-000185 – FDA Information
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:55:05 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
Listed below is some FDA information designed for ABI filers and for vendors, service providers and self-programmers.
The entire FDA product code file was replaced on 7/24/10 – resulting in the removal from ACS of the product codes that were end-dated in the FDA system in mid-June (CSMS 10-000145) and the addition of a few codes that were missing from the ACS program.
Also, if a filer knows that some, but not all, of the merchandise on an entry has been released by FDA but has not received a cargo selectivity message (RR application) confirming this situation, the client is advised to try the IN query. That query is called the Current Cargo/Manifest Status Notification query in the CATAIR but may have another title in the filer’s software system.
FOR SOFTWARE VENDORS/SERVICE BUREAUS/SELF-PROGRAMMERS:
In order to avoid problems with merchandise that requires the transmission of both FDA and Lacey Act information, the trade is advised to transmit the PG-records (for the Lacey Act) followed by the FD-records (for FDA). A typical transmission would be sent in the following order. (Please note that other PG or FD records may be sent.)
OI
PG01
PG04
PG05
PG06
PG25
OI
FD01
FD02
FD03
FD04
If you have any questions, please contact your client representative.
Related CSMS No. 10-000145
Descartes System Status Update: Communications outage with CBP
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Update 07/26 – At this time, Communication with CBP has been restored. Data is flowing successfully, however, there is a several-hour backlog of messages to be processed.
Additionally, CBP Headquarters has been notified and is actively monitoring the situation. Their guidance is pending.
We will continue to update you as information becomes available.
At this time we are experiencing a communications outage with CBP.
There is currently no ETA for a fix.
An update will be sent out as soon as there is more information.
All messages are being queued and will be delivered as soon as communications are restored.
Systems Affected:
- Import2000 – Ocean
- Import2000 – Air
- Import2000 – SNP
- Import2000 – ACE Truck
- SAMS
- Export2000
- MQ*Customs
Created: Mon Jul 26 11:39:14 2010
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Descartes Systems Group http://www.tradegate2000.com
CSMS# 10-000181 – Discontinuation of the Drawback Diskette Filing Program
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:07:59 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
The drawback diskette program was implemented in October of 1994 and the drawback program was fully automated in 1995. CBP is announcing the discontinuation of the Drawback Diskette Filing Program because it is no longer able to support security measures to protect CBP automated systems.
All claims may be filed either ABI or manually to the four drawback centers of Newark, Houston, Chicago or San Franscisco.
All questions may be addressed to International Trade Specialist, Georgette Bush of the Entry, Summary, and Drawback Branch of the Office of International Trade at (202) 863-6583 or Georgette.Bush@dhs.gov
AES Broadcast 07/22/2010 Broadcast # 2010038
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New Verify Message Being Added to the AES July 28, 2010
Response Code: 856 Improbable ISO
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On July 28, 2010, The Automated Export System (AES) mainframe will generate a Verify Message for all filers who submit a shipment containing one of the following International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Country Codes:
· Iran ‘IR’
· N. Korea ‘KP’
· Sudan ‘SD’
· Cuba ‘CU’
· Pitcairn Island ‘PN’
· Iceland ‘IS’
· Nicaragua ‘NI’
Reason: The ISO reported may or may not be valid for the country of destination.
Resolution: Verify the ISO code entered is the correct ISO code for the country of destination. Consult Appendix C of the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) to determine the appropriate ISO code using the link below. Please copy and paste the link below in its entirety to your web browser.
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/automated/aes/tech_docs/aestir
/june04_intro/appendices/apndx_c.ctt/apndx_c.doc
For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau’s AES Branch.
Telephone: (800) 549-0595, select option 1 for AES
Email: askaes@census.gov
Online: www.census.gov/trade.
Blog: blogs.census.gov/globalreach
CSMS# 10-000178 – FDA Messaging Problems Continue
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:33:40 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
To: All ABI Filers
Since Monday, July 19, 2010, FDA has been experiencing intermittent issues affecting ACS messaging and paper notice generation. This may cause delays in the issuance of ACS messages and hard copy Notices of FDA Action. For the receipt of messages through ACS, delays may be up to several hours. For the issuance of hard copy Notices of FDA Action, the delay may be a couple of days.
Contingency steps have been taken to limit delays and ensure that reasonable time is given to filers and importers to receive these notifications. We are actively working on a resolution and will send a notification once this issue has been resolved
Related CSMS No. 10-000175
AES Broadcast 07/20/2010 Broadcast # 2010036
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Port of Export Code Updated in the Automated Export System (AES)
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Please note the following Port of Export Code has been updated in the AES effective immediately.
The following Port of Export code has been ADDED to the AES:
Port of Export Description
3971 TNT Express Consignment (TNT ECCF)
For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau’s AES Branch.
Telephone: (800) 549-0595, select option 1 for AES
Email: askaes@census.gov
Online: www.census.gov/trade.
Blog: blogs.census.gov/globalreach
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CSMS# 10-000175 – FDA Messaging Issues
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:01:34 -0500
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To: All Filers
From: Food & Drug Administration
Since Monday, July 19, 2010, FDA has been experiencing intermittent messaging issues which are affecting both ACS messaging and paper notice generation. We are actively working on a resolution and plan to send out the missing messages once the issue is resolved.
FDA is requesting that the trade be patient and accept verbal admissibility decisions while we work to resolve this issue.
CSMS# 10-000168 – Problem With End-Dating of Industry 57 – Biological Products Product Codes
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:54:49 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
FDA has previously advised the trade that a large number of product codes would be end-dated. See CSMS messages 09-000337 dated 10/30/2009 and 10-000145 dated 6/10/2010.
Due to a glitch in the CBP/FDA Interface, only some of these codes have been removed from the CBP product code database. FDA is working diligently with CBP to resolve this issue and expects a solution to be implemented in two weeks. In the meantime it is imperative that ABI filers DO NOT SEND ANY OF THESE CODES. Entries containing these codes will pass CBP edits but cause a processing error at FDA. There is no way to correct such entries and filers will have to cancel them and resubmit using a current, valid product code. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the trade’s patience while we work to resolve the issue.
Related CSMS No. 09-000337, 10-000145
CSMS# 10-000167 – Updated ISF FAQs
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:17:14 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
An updated version of the “10+2” ISF FAQs was recently posted to the CBP.gov website. This document has a publication date of July 9th, and can be accessed via the following link:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
Please be advised that several of the newest changes will not be available for use for a minimum of 30 days as they have not been published in the CATAIR or CAMIR implementation guides. The new functionality that will not be immediately available includes:
• ISF Submission Type Changes
• Late ISF Filing (No Bonds)
• ISF Type 11 coded transaction (Informal Shipments)
Questions and comments about the new FAQs may be sent to the Security_Filing_General@cbp.dhs.gov mailbox.
Descartes System Status Update – Scheduled Maintenance from 9:00 PM on 07/17/2010 to 7:00 AM on 07/18/2010
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CBP will bring the ACE environment down for an extended period of time this weekend to perform software upgrades. The outage will begin at 2100 EDT on Saturday, July 17, 2010 until 0700 EDT on Sunday, July 18, 2010. This Outage will effect Responses from ACE-4-Trucks as well as those filed in the CBP ACE Portal.
Please See CSMS# 10-000164 – Extended ACE Outage This Weekend
Scheduled Maintenance Window:
- Start: 07/17/2010 9:00 PM
- End: 07/18/2010 7:00 AM
Systems Affected:
- Import2000 – ACE Truck
Created: Fri Jul 16 08:47:40 2010
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Descartes Systems Group http://www.tradegate2000.com