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Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements

Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-1

Appendix B

Valid Codes

This appendix lists valid Automated Commercial System (ACS) codes.

Valid codes to be used in ACS are presented in the following order:

Bond Type Codes

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Country and Currency Codes

Canadian/Mexican Province Codes

Location Identifiers

Entry Type Codes

Missing Document Codes

Mode of Transportation Codes

Related Document Identifiers

Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes

IRS Excise Tax/Fee Codes

Equipment Description Codes

Amendment Codes

Reference Qualifiers

Primary Special Program Indicator Codes

Country Special Programs Indicator Codes

Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes

Container/Equipment Types

Bond Type Codes



This section lists valid bond types for each entry type. For a description of the entry type codes,

refer to the Entry Type Codes section in this chapter.

Bond Type Codes

Entry Types Governmen

t Importer

Non-Government

Importer

01 8, 9 8, 9

02 8, 9 8, 9

03 8, 9 8, 9

04 0 0

05 8, 9 8, 9

06 8, 9 8, 9

07 8, 9 8, 9

11 0, 8, 9 0, 8, 9

12 0, 8 0, 8

21 8, 9 8, 9

22 8, 9 8, 9

41 8, 9 8, 9

42 8, 9 8, 9

43 8, 9 8, 9

51 8, 9, 0 8, 9

52 8, 9, 0 8, 9

Valid bond type codes are:

0 = No bond required

8 = Continuous bond

9 = Single transaction bond

Note: If the bond type is 0 for entry types 51 and 52, the surety code 999 is

required.



ISO Country and Currency Codes

This section provides a complete listing of valid International Organization for Standardization

(ISO) Country and Currency Codes. It is provided for reference.


Country Code Currency Code

AFGHANISTAN AF Afghani AFN

ALBANIA AL Lek ALL

ALGERIA DZ Algerian Dinar DZD

AMERICAN SAMOA AS US Dollar USD

ANDORRA AD Euro EUR

ANGOLA AO Kwanza AOA

ANGUILLA AI East Caribbean Dollar XCD

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AG East Caribbean Dollar XCD

ARGENTINA AR Argentine Peso ARS

ARMENIA AM Armenian Dram AMD

ARUBA AW Aruban Guilder AWG

AUSTRALIA AU Australian Dollar AUD

AUSTRIA AT Euro EUR

AZERBAIJAN AZ Azerbaijanian Manat AZN

BAHAMAS BS Bahamian Dollar BSD

BAHRAIN BH Bahraini Dinar BHD

BANGLADESH BD Taka BDT

BARBADOS BB Barbados Dollar BBD

BELARUS BY Belarussian Ruble BYR

BELGIUM BE Euro EUR

BELIZE BZ Belize Dollar BZD

BENIN BJ CFA Franc BCEAO 1 XOF

BERMUDA BM Bermudian Dollar BMD

BHUTAN BT Indian Rupee INR

Ngultrum BTN

BOLIVIA BO Bolivian BOB

Mvdol BOV

BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA BA Convertible Marks BAM

BOTSWANA BW Pula BWP

BOUVET ISLAND BV Norwegian Krone NOK

BRAZIL BR Brazilian Real BRL

BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY IO US Dollar USD

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BN Brunei Dollar BND

BULGARIA BG Bulgarian Lev BGN

BURKINA FASO BF CFA Franc BCEAO 1 XOF

BURUNDI BI Burundi Franc BIF

CAMBODIA KH Riel KHR

CAMEROON, CM CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF

CANADA CA Canadian Dollar CAD

CAPE VERDE CV Cape Verde Escudo CVE





CAYMAN ISLANDS KY Cayman Islands Dollar KYD

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CF CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF

CHAD TD CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF

CHILE CL Chilean Peso CLP

CHINA CN Yuan Renminbi CNY

CHRISTMAS ISLANDS CX Australian Dollar AUD

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS CC Australian Dollar AUD

COLOMBIA CO Colombian Peso COP

COMOROS KM Comoros Franc KMF

CONGO CG CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF

CONGO , THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CD Franc Congolais CDF

COOK ISLANDS CK New Zealand Dollar NZD

COSTA RICA CR Costa Rican Colon CRC

COTE D’IVOIRE CI CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF

CROATIA HR Croatian Kuna HRK

CUBA CU Cuban Peso CUP

CYPRUS CY Euro EUR

CZECH REPUBLIC CZ Czech Koruna CZK

DENMARK DK Danish Krone DKK

DJIBOUTI DJ Djibouti Franc DJF

DOMINICA DM East Caribbean Dollar XCD

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DO Dominican Peso DOP

ECUADOR EC US Dollar USD

EGYPT EG Egyptian Pound EGP

EL SALVADOR SV El Salvador Colon SVC

US Dollar USD

EQUATORIAL GUINEA GQ CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF

ERITREA ER Nakfa ERN

ESTONIA EE Kroon EEK

ETHIOPIA ET Ethiopian Birr ETB

FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) FK Falkland Islands Pound FKP

FAROE ISLANDS FO Danish Krone DKK

FIJI FJ Fiji Dollar FJD

FINLAND FI Euro EUR

FRANCE FR Euro EUR

FRENCH GUIANA GF Euro EUR

FRENCH POLYNESIA PF CFP Franc XPF

FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES TF Euro EUR

GABON GA CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF

GAMBIA GM Dalasi GMD

GEORGIA GE Lari GEL

GERMANY DE Euro EUR

GHANA GH Ghana Cedi GHS

GIBRALTAR GI Gibraltar Pound GIP

GREECE GR Euro EUR





GREENLAND GL Danish Krone DKK

GRENADA GD East Caribbean Dollar XCD

GUADELOUPE GP Euro EUR

GUAM GU US Dollar USD

GUATEMALA GT Quetzal GTQ

GUINEA GN Guinea Franc GNF

GUINEA-BISSAU GW Guinea-Bissau Peso GWP

CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF

GUYANA GY Guyana Dollar GYD

HAITI HT Gourde HTG

US Dollar USD

HEARD AND McDONALD ISLANDS HM Australian Dollar AUD

HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE) VA Euro EUR

HONDURAS HN Lempira HNL

HONG KONG HK Hong Kong Dollar HKD

HUNGARY HU Forint HUF

ICELAND IS Iceland Krona ISK

INDIA IN Indian Rupee INR

INDONESIA ID Rupiah IDR

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

(I.M.F.)

SDR XDR

IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IR Iranian Riall IRR

IRAQ IQ Iraqi Dinar IQD

IRELAND IE Euro EUR

ISRAEL IL New Israeli Sheqel ILS

ITALY IT Euro EUR

JAMAICA JM Jamaican Dollar JMD

JAPAN JP Yen JPY

JORDAN JO Jordanian Dinar JOD

KAZAKHSTAN KZ Tenge KZT

KENYA KE Kenyan Shilling KES

KIRIBATI KI Australian Dollar AUD

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S

REPUBLIC OF

KP North Korean Won KPW

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KR Won KRW

KUWAIT KW Kuwaiti Dinar KWD

KYRGYZSTAN KG Som KGS

LAOS PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC LA Kip LAK

LATVIA LV Latvian Lats LVL

LEBANON LB Lebanese Pound LBP

LESOTHO LS Rand ZAR

Loti LSL

LIBERIA LR Liberian Dollar LRD

LIBYA ARAB JAMAHIRIYA LY Libyan Dollar LYD

LIECHTENSTEIN LI Swiss Franc CHF

LITHUANIA LT Lithuanian Litas LTL





LUXEMBOURG LU Euro EUR

MACAO MO Pataca MOP

MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV

REPUBLIC OF

MK Denar MKD

MADAGASCAR MG Malagasy Ariary MGA

MALAWI MW Kwacha MWK

MALAYSIA MY Malaysian Ringgit MYR

MALDIVES MV Rufiyaa MVR

MALI ML CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF

MALTA MT Euro EUR

MARSHALL ISLANDS MH US Dollar USD

MARTINIQUE MQ Euro EUR

MAURITANIA MR Ouguiya MRO

MAURITIUS MU Mauritius Rupee MUR

MAYOTTE YT Euro EUR

MEXICO MX Mexican Peso MXN

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATE OF FM US Dollar USD

MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF MD Moldovan Leu MDL

MONACO MC Euro EUR

MONGOLIA MN Tugrik MNT

MONTENEGRO ME Euro EUR

MONTSERRAT MS East Caribbean Dollar XCD

MOROCCO MA Moroccan Dirham MAD

MOZAMBIQUE MZ Metical MZN

MYANMAR MM Kyat MMK

NAMIBIA NA Rand ZAR

Namibian Dollar NAD

NAURU NR Australian Dollar AUD

NEPAL NP Nepalese Rupee NPR

NETHERLANDS NL Euro EUR

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AN Netherlands Antillian Guilder ANG

NEW CALEDONIA NC CFP Franc XPF

NEW ZEALAND NZ New Zealand Dollar NZD

NICARAGUA NI Cordoba Oro NIO

NIGER NE CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF

NIGERIA NG Naira NGN

NIUE NU New Zealand Dollar NZD

NORFOLK ISLAND NF Australian Dollar AUD

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS MP US Dollar USD

NORWAY NO Norwegian Krone NOK

OMAN OM Rial Omani OMR

PAKISTAN PK Pakistan Rupee PKR

PALAU PW US Dollar USD

PANAMA PA Balboa PAB

US Dollar USD





PAPUA NEW GUINEA PG Kina PGK

PARAGUAY PY Guarani PYG

PERU PE Nuevo Sol PEN

PHILIPPINES PH Philippine Peso PHP

PITCAIRN PN New Zealand Dollar NZD

POLAND PL Zloty PLZ

PORTUGAL PT Euro EUR

PUERTO RICO PR US Dollar USD

QATAR QA Qatari Rial QAR

REUNION RE Euro EUR

ROMANIA RO New Leu RON

RUSSIAN FEDERATION RU Russian Ruble RUB

RWANDA RW Rwand Franc RWF

ST. HELENA SH St. Helena Pound SHP

ST. KITTS-NEVIS KN East Caribbean Dollar XCD

ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON PM Euro EUR

SAINT LUCIA LC East Caribbean Dollar XCD

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VC East Caribbean Dollar XCD

SAMOA WS Tala WST

SAN MARINO SM Euro EUR

SAO TOMES AND PRINCIPE ST Dobra STD

SAUDI ARABIA SA Saudi Riyal SAR

SENEGAL SN CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF

SERBIA RS Servian Dinar RSD

SEYCHELLES SC Seychelles Rupee SCR

SIERRA LEONE SL Leone SLL

SINGAPORE SG Singapore Dollar SGD

SLOVAKIA SK Slovak Koruna SKK

Euro (Effective 1 January 2009) EUR

SLOVENIA SI Euro EUR

SOLOMON ISLANDS SB Solomon Islands Dollar SBD

SOMALIA SO Somali Shilling SOS

SOUTH AFRICA ZA Rand ZAR

SPAIN ES Euro EUR

SRI LANKA LK Sri Lanka Rupee LKR

SUDAN SD Sudanese Pound SDP

SURINAME SR Surinam Dollar SRD

SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN, ISLANDS SJ Norwegian Krone NOK

SWAZILAND SZ Lilangeni SZL

SWEDEN SE Swedish Krona SEK

SWITZERLAND CH Swiss Frank CHF

WIR Franc CHW

WIR Euro CHE

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC SY Syrian Pound SYP

TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA TW New Taiwan Dollar TWD





TAJIKISTAN TJ Somoni TJS

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TZ Tanzanian Shilling TZS

THAILAND TH Baht THB

TIMOR-LESTE TL US Dollar USD

TOGO TG CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF

TOKELAU TK New Zealand Dollar NZD

TONGA TO Pa'anga TOP

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TT Trinidad and Tobago Dollar TTD

TUNISIA TN Tunisian Dinar TND

TURKEY TR New Turkish Lira TRY

TURKMENISTAN TM Manat TMM

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TC US Dollar USD

TUVALU TV Australian Dollar AUD

UGANDA UG Uganda Shilling UGS

UKRAINE UA Hryvnia UAH

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AE UAE Dirham AED

UNITED KINGDOM GB Pound Sterling GBP

UNITED STATES US US Dollar USD

(Same Day) USS

(Next Day) USN

UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING

ISLANDS

UM US Dollar USD

URUGUAY UY Peso Uruguayo UYU

UZBEKISTAN UZ Uzbekistan Sum UZS

VANUATU VU Vatu VUV

VENEZUELA VE Bolivar Fuerte VEF

VIET NAM VN Dong VND

VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH) VG US Dollar USD

VIRGIN ISLANDS (U.S.) VI US Dollar USD

WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS WF CFP Franc XPF

WESTERN SAHARA EH Moroccan Dirham MAD

YEMEN YE Yemeni Rial YER

ZAMBIA ZM Kwacha ZMK

ZIMBABWE ZW Zimbabwe Dollar ZWR 1 CFA Franc BCEAO: Responsible authority: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.

2

CFA Franc BEAC: Responsible authority: Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale.

3

This entry is not derived from ISO 3166, but is included here for convenience.



Canadian/Mexican Province Codes

The following codes are to be used when cargo was laden on the importing conveyance at an

inland location and the shipment is destined for a non-seaport location in Canada or Mexico. These

codes are to be used only for in-bond and for Rail or Truck AMS:

Canadian Provinces

Code Description

80101 Alberta

80102 Manitoba

80103 Saskatchewan

80104 Northwest Territories

80105 Yukon

80106 British Columbia

80107 Ontario

80108 Quebec

80109 Nova Scotia

80110 New Brunswick

80111 Prince Edward Island

80112 Newfoundland

80113 Nunavut

Mexican States

97101 Aguascalientes

97102 Baja California Norte

97103 Baja California Sur

97104 Chihuahua

97105 Colima

97106 Campeche

97107 Coahuila

97108 Chiapas

97109 Distrito Federal

Mexican States

97110 Durango

97111 Guerrero

97112 Guanajuato

97113 Hidalgo

97114 Jalisco

97115 Michoacan

97116 Morelos

97117 Mexico

97118 Navari

97119 Nuevo Leo

97120 Oaxaca

97121 Puebla

97122 Quintana Roo

97123 Queretaro

97124 Sinaloa

97125 San Luis Potosi

97126 Sonora

97127 Tabasco

97128 Tlaxcala

97129 Tamaulipas

97130 Veracruz

97131 Yucatan

97132 Zacatecas



Location Identifiers

United States

Code Description

AK Alaska

AL Alabama

AR Arkansas

AZ Arizona

CA California

CO Colorado

CT Connecticut

DC District of Columbia

DE Delaware

FL Florida

GA Georgia

GU Guam

HI Hawai

IA Iowa

ID Idazo

IL Illinois

IN Indiana

KS Kansas

KY Kentucky

LA Louisiana

MA Massachusetts

MD Maryland

ME Maine

MI Michigan

MN Minnesota

MO Missouri

MS Mississippi

MT Montana

United States

Code Description

NC North Carolina

ND North Dakota

NE Nebraska

NH New Hampshire

NJ New Jersey

NM New Mexico

NV Nevada

NY New York

OH Ohio

OK Oklahoma

OR Oregon

PA Pennsylvania

PR Puerto Rico

RI Rhoda Island

SC South Carolina

SD South Dakota

TN Tennessee

TX Texas

UT Utah

VA Virginia

VI Virgin Islands

VT Vermont

WA Washington

WI Wisconsin

WV West Virginia

WY Wyoming



Mexican Status

Code Description

AGU Aguascalientes

BCN Baja California Nord

BCS Baja California Sur

CAM Campeche

CHH Chihuahua

CHP Chiapas

COA Coahuila

COL Colima

DIF Distrito Federal

DUR Durango

GRO Guerrero

GUA Guanajuato

HID Hidalgo

JAL Jalisco

MEX Mexico State

MIC Michoacán

Mexican Status

Code Description

MOR Morelos

NAY Nayarit

NLE Nuevo Leon

OAX Oaxaca

QUE Queretaro

ROO Quintana Roo

SIN Sinaloa

SLP San Luis Potosi

SON Sonora

TAB Tabasco

TAM Tamaulipas

TLA Tlaxcala

VER Vera Cruz

YUC Yucatán

ZAC Zacatecas

Canadian Provinces

Code Description

AB Alberta

BC British Columbia

MB Manitoba

NB New Brunswick

NL New Foundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

NT Northwest Territories

NU Nunavut

PE Prince Edward Island

QC Quebec

SK Saskatchewan

YT Yukon Territory



Entry Type Codes

This section provides a complete list of valid entry type codes.

Entry Type Codes

Entry

Code

Description

00 Consumption Category

01

***

Consumption - Free and Dutiable

02 Consumption - Quota/Visa

03 Consumption - Antidumping/

Countervailing Duty )

04* Appraisement

05* Vessel - Repair

06 Consumption - Foreign Trade Zone

(FTZ)

07 Consumption - Antidumping/

Countervailing Duty and Quota/Visa

Combination

08 NAFTA Duty Deferral

09 Reconciliation Summary

10 Informal Category

11*** Informal - Free and Dutiable

12 Informal - Quota/Visa (other than

textiles)

20 Warehouse Category

21 Warehouse

22 Re-Warehouse

23 Temporary Importation Bond (TIB)

24** Trade Fair

25** Permanent Exhibition

26** Warehouse - Foreign Trade Zone

(FTZ) (Admission)

30 Warehouse Withdrawal Category

31 Warehouse Withdrawal Consumption

32 Warehouse Withdrawal - Quota

Entry Type Codes

Entry

Code

Description

33** Aircraft and Vessel Supply (For

Immediate Exportation)

34 Warehouse Withdrawal

Antidumping/Countervailing Duty

38 Warehouse

Withdrawal - Antidumping/Countervai

ling Duty & Quota/Visa Combination

40 Drawback Category

41 Direct Identification Manufacturing

Drawback

42 Direct Identification Unused

Merchandise Drawback

43 Rejected Merchandise Drawback

44 Substitution Manufacturer Drawback

45 Substitution Unused Merchandise

Drawback

46 Other Drawback

50 Government Category

51 Defense Contract Administration

Service Region (DCASR)

52 Government - Dutiable

60 Transportation Category

61 Immediate Transportation

62 Transportation and Exportation

63 Immediate Exportation

64** Barge Movement

65** Permit to Proceed

66** Baggage

90 Special Entry Processing - Not in Use

* Not appropriate for automated filing

** Not approved for automated filing.

*** Approved for EIP/RLF Filing.




This section lists valid missing document codes. Record the appropriate document code

number(s) to indicate any documents not available at the time of filing the entry.


Code Description

01 Commercial Invoice

02-09 Reserved

10 CBPF 5523 (19 CFR 141.89)

11 CBPF 3291

12-13 Reserved

14 Lease Statement (19 CFR 10.108(b))

15 Re-melting Certificate (19 CFR 54.6(a))

16 Corrected Commercial Invoice (19 CFR 141.89 et al)

17 Other Agency Forms (19 CFR Part 12)

18 Duty Free Entry Certificate (19 CFR 10.102); HTS 9808.00.3000

19 Scale Weight (19 CFR 151, Subpart B)

20 End Use Certificate (19 CFR 10.138)

21 Form O (coffee)

22 Chemical Analysis

23 Out turn Report (19 CFR 151, Sub part C)

24-25 Reserved

26 Packing List (19 CFR 141.86(e))

27-97 Reserved

98 Not specified above

99 If three or more documents are missing, record the code number for the first

document and 99 for any additional documents.




This section lists valid mode of transportation codes and is provided for reference.


Code Description

10 Vessel, non-container. Including all cargo at first U.S. port of unlading aboard a

vessel regardless of later disposition. This includes Lightered, Land Bridge and

LASH. If the container status is unknown but the goods did arrive by vessel, use

this code.

11 Vessel, Container

12 Border Water-borne (only Mexico and Canada)

20 Rail, Non-container

21 Rail, Container

30 Truck, Non-container

31 Truck, Container

32 Auto

33 Pedestrian

34 Road, other. Includes foot and animal-borne.

40 Air, Non-container

41 Air, Container

50 Mail

60 Passenger, hand-carried.

70 Fixed Transport Installations. Includes pipeline and powerhouse.

80 Not in Use




This section provides related document identifier codes. These codes identify the source

document.

Currently only the C41, C42, C43, D15 and C36 identifiers have been authorized to certify a

source document for EIP (Electronic Invoice Program) and the RLF (Remote Location Filing)

prototype participation. The other identifiers in Appendix B are not authorized by CBP or the

other government agencies as electronic certification. The other identifiers are for future use

only. Inclusion of additional codes within the EIP and RLF electronic certification process will

be documented in a Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) message as they occur.


Code Description

AF Airlines Flight Identification Number

AW Air Waybill Number

BH House Bill of Lading Number

BM Bill of Lading Number

C11 Cheese Certificate (Various) Number

C14 CBP Valuation Decision Number

C15 End-use Authorization Number

C17 Handloom Certificate Reference

Number

C28 Textile Origin Certificate Number

C33 Antidumping Duty Case Number

C34 Countervailing Duty Case Number

C35 Tariff Number

C36 Declarants Reference Number

C37 Quota Category Number

C38 CBP Decision Request Number

C39 Salmonid Fish of Eggs Disease-Free

Certificate

C40 Narcotic Drugs (Lawful Imports) Drug

Enforcement Agency (DEA) License

C41 Alcoholic Beverages: Permit to import

alcohol from Alcohol and Tobacco

Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

C42 Alcoholic Beverages: Certificate of

Label Approval

C43 Alcoholic Beverages: Certificates of

Age, Origin, Identity (Certain)

C44 Fish Products - Certificate of Origin for

National Marine Fisheries Service

C45 Firearms, Explosives,

Ammunition - BATF Permit


Code Description

C46 Vietnamese, North Korean,

Cambodian, Cuban, Nicaraguan,

Libyan, Iranian & Certain South

African Goods - Foreign Assets Control

License

C47 Cheese Import License, Foreign

Agricultural Service

C48 Animals, Meats, Poultry Products,

MP-410 Import Certificate

C49 Plants and Plant Products APHIS

Import Permits

C50 CBP Form (CBPF) 3311, Articles

Exported and Returned

C51 Certificate of Registration

C52 Certificate of Repair

C53 CBPF 3325, Declaration on Entry of

Theatrical Effective for Temporary Use

of Works of Art for Temporary or

Permanent Exhibition

C54 Tag for Certified Seed, etc.

C55 Certificate for Purebred Animals

C56 Wool Certificate

C57 Transfer Certificate

C58 Report of Use or Transfer

C59 Certificate for Ethyl Alcohol

C60 Certificate for Duty-Free Government

Entries (Various)

C61 American Goods Returned

(Government Agencies)

C62 United States Information Agency

(USIA) Certification

C63 Proof of Actual Use (Various

Commodities)

http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/csms.asp?display_page=1




Code Description

C64 Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP) Form A

C65 Canadian Crude Petroleum Certificate

C66 Meat Inspection Certificate

C67 Certificate of Entitlement, Form

International Trade Administration

(ITA) 362P. Document not required for

entry per CSMS # 10-000148.

C68 Imported Articles Designed for

Handicap, Form ITA 362P

C69 Civil Aircraft Certificate

C70 Certificate of Origin Caribbean Basin

Initiative (CBI)

C71 CBI Special Access Program, Various

Countries

C72 Certificate for Inspection of Matches

C73 Coffee Certificates (Various)

C74 Certificate of Origin

C75 Motor Vehicle Certification

C76 Cultural Property Certificate

C77 Pre-Columbian Certificate

C78 TSCA Certification

C79 Textiles, Visas, Various Countries

C80 Textiles, Visa Waivers

C81 Mexican Textile Program, Special

Regime

C82 Folklore and Handicraft, CBI, Various

Countries

C83 Folklore and Handicraft, GSP, Various

Countries

C84 Folklore and Handicraft, Quota

Exemption, Various Countries

C85 Certificate of Repacking

C86 Steel, Export Certificates, Various

Countries

C87 Steel, Special Summary Steel Invoice,

Various Countries

C89 Defense Contract Administration

Service Region (DCSAR) Certificate

C90 South Africa Parastatal Certification

C91 Canadian Free Trade Act (CFTA),

Canadian Certificate of Origin

C92 Canadian Softwood Lumber, Export

Notice

C93 CFTA Cost of Production Certification


Code Description

C94 U.S./Israeli Free Trade

Agreement - Certificate of Origin

C95 European Community (EC) Pasta

Certificate

C96 EC Emmenthaler & Swiss Cheese

Certificate

C97 Sugar, Certificate of Eligibility

C98 Sugar Certificate of Use

C99 Tapestry Certificate

CST Commodity Specialist Team

CT Contract Number

D01 Foreign Shipper's Declaration

D02 Assembler's Declaration

D03 Artists Declaration

D04 Automotive Products Trade Act

(APTA) Documents, Various

D05 Wheat Declaration

D06 Rescue and Relief Work Declaration

D07 Products Exported Under Lease and

Reimported Declaration

D08 Strategic Materials Declaration

D09 Scientific & Educational Instruments &

Apparatus Declaration

D10 GSP Processing Cost Declaration

D11 CBI Processing Cost Declaration

D12 Declaration, Boat Safety Standards

D13 Declaration, Electronic Products, Food

and Drug (FD) 2877

D14 Declaration, Pesticides

D15 Textiles, Country of Origin

Declarations (Various)

D16 Textiles, Negative Country of Origin

Declaration

D17 Fish & Wildlife Declaration

D18 Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical

Devices, FD 701 Declaration

D19 Radio frequency Devices - Federal

Communication Commission (FCC)

740 Declaration

D20 Denatured Vegetable Oil Certificate

D21 Used Tires for

Recapping - Disinsection Certificate

EX Export License

FT Free Trade Zone

GC Government Contract Number

GO General Order Number




Code Description

IB In-Bond Number

IM Import License

IV Seller's Invoice Number

MK Manifest Key Number

MSC Manufacturer/Supplier Code

OGA Other Government Agencies

OM Ocean Manifest

PO Purchase Order Number


Code Description

SB Sub-house Bill of Lading

SMR Special Mailing Reference

TB Trucker's Bill of Lading

WEN Warehouse Entry Number

WY Rail Waybill Number

XC Cargo Control Number




This section lists the codes for commodity packaging and shipping units currently in use. These

codes are referenced in the Automated Invoice Interface and Other Government Agencies

chapters of this document.


Code Description

AE Aerosol

AM Ampoule, Nonprotected

AP Ampoule, Protected

AT Atomizer

BA Barrel

BB Bobbin

BC Bottle crate, Bottle rack

BD Board

BE Bundle

BF Balloon, Nonprotected

BG Bag

BH Bunch

BI Bin

BJ Bucket

BK Basket

BL Bale, Compressed

BN Bale, Noncompressed

BO Bottle, Nonprotected, Cylindrical

BP Balloon, Protected

BQ Bottle, Protected, Cylindrical

BR Bar

BS Bottle, Nonprotected, Bulbous

BT Bolt

BU Butt

BV Bottle, Protected Bulbous

BX Box

BY Board, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

BZ Bars, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

CA Can, Rectangular

CAR Carcasses

CB Beer, Crate

CC Churn

CE Creel

CF Coffer

CG Cage

CH Chest


Code Description

CI Canister

CJ Coffin

CK Cask

CL Coil

CO Carboy, Nonprotected

COM Combo Bins

CON Container

CP Carboy, Protected

CR Crate

CS Case

CT Carton

CU Cup

CV Cover

CX Can, Cylindrical

CY Cylinder

CZ Canvas

DJ Demijohn, Nonprotected

DP Demijohn, Protected

DR Drum

EN Envelope

FC Fruit Crate

FD Framed Crate

FI Firkin

FL Flask

FO Footlocker

FP Filmpack

FR Frame

GB Gas Bottle

GI Girder

GZ Girders, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

HG Hogshead

HR Hamper

IN Ingot

IZ Ingots, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

JR Jar

JC Jerrican, Rectangular




Code Description

JG Jug

JT Jutebag

JY Jerrican, Cylindrical

KG Keg

LG Log

LZ Logs, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

MB Multiply Bag

MC Milk Crate

MS Multiwall Sack

MT Mat

MX Matchbox

NE Unpacked Or Unpackaged

NS Nest

NT Net

PA Packet

PAL Pallet

PC Parcel

PG Plate

PH Pitcher

PI Pipe

PK Package

PL Pail

PN Plank

PO Pouch

PT Pot

PU Tray or Tray Pack

PY Plates, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

PZ Planks or Pipes, In Bundle/Bunch/

Truss

RD Rod

RG Ring

RL Reel

RO Roll

RT Rednet

RZ Rods, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

SA Sack

SC Shallow Crate

SD Spindle


Code Description

SE Sea-chest

SH Sachet

SK Skeleton Case

SL Slipsheet

SM Sheetmetal

ST Sheet

SU Suitcase

SW Shrinkwrapped

SZ Sheets, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

TB Tub

TC Tea-Chest

TD Collapsible Tube

TD Tube, Collapsible

TK Tank, Rectangular

TN Tin

TO Tun

TR Trunk

TS Truss

TU Tube

TY Tank, Cylindrical

TZ Tubes, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss

VA Vat

VG Bulk Gas (At 1031 MBAR and 15

degrees Celsius)

VI Vial

VL Bulk Liquid

VO Bulk, Solid, Large Particles

(“Nodules”)

VP Vacuum-packed

VQ Bulk, Liquified Gas (At Normal

Temperature)

VR Bulk, Solid, Granular Particles

(“Grains”)

VY Bulk, Solid, Fine Particles

(“Powders”)

WB Wicker bottle



Tax/Fee Codes

This section lists the current valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) excise tax rates and valid fee

class codes.

Beer, Wine, Alcohol and Perfume

IRS Excise Tax Rates

Tax Class

Code

Rate /Unit

of

Measure

Unit of

Measure

Equivalent

Metric

HTS Rate

Equivalent

Metric

HTS Unit

of Measure

Description

016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Distilled Spirits

016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Liquors and Cordials, Distilled

016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Wines over 24 percent alcohol

017 $18.00 BBL $0.153389 L Rice Wine or Sake, Fermented

017 $1.07 WG $0.2826619 WL Still wines not exceeding 14

percent alcohol

017 $1.57 WG $0.4147469 WL Still wines exceeding 14 but less

than 21 percent alcohol

017 $3.15 WG $0.8321355 WL Still wines exceeding 21 but less

than 24 percent alcohol

017 $3.40 WG $0.898178 WL Champagne and Sparkling

Wines

017 $3.30 WG $0.871761 WL Artificial Carbonated Wines

022 $18.00 BBL (31

Gallons)

$0.153389 L Beer

022 $13.50 WG $3.566322 L Perfumes

Note: For wine, a liter = 0.26417 U.S. gallons;

For distilled spirits, a liter = 0.264172 U.S. gallons

A kilogram = 2.2046 pounds



Tobacco Products

IRS Excise Tax Rates Tax Class

Code

Rate /Unit

of Measure

Unit of

Measure

Equivalent

Metric HTS

Rate

Equivalent

Metric

HTS Unit

of Measure

Description

018 $50.33 M $50.33 K Small cigars not exceeding 3 pounds

per K.

018 52.75% M 52.75% K

Large cigars exceeding 3 pounds per

K. If the excise tax amount using

52.75% of the sales price exceeds

$402.60 per thousand cigars, use the

rate of $402.60/thousand to calculate

the total excise tax due.

018 $50.33 M $50.33 K Small cigarettes not exceeding 3

pounds per K.

018 $105.69 M $105.69 K Large cigarettes exceeding 3 pounds

per K.

018 $0.5033 Lb. $1.0957518 Kg. Chewing tobacco classified in

2403.99.00

018 $2.8311 Lb. $6.24144306 Kg. Pipe tobacco classified in 2403

018 $1.51 Lb. $3.328946 Kg. Snuff classified in 2403.99.2040

022 $0.0315 50 $0.0315 50 Cigarette papers

022 $0.0630 50 $0.0630 50 Cigarette tubes

Note: Unit of Measure Codes are listed in Appendix C.



Fee Class Codes

Fee Class Codes

Code Description

053 Beef Fee

054 Pork Fee

055 Honey Fee

056 Cotton Fee

079 Sugar Fee

090 Potato and Potato Products

102 Fresh Limes

103 Mushroom Fee

104 Watermelon Fee

105 Sheep Fee

106 Blueberry Fee

107 Hass Avocado Fee

108 Mango Fee

109 Sorghum Fee

110 Dairy Fee

Fee Class Codes

Code Description

311 Informal Fee

496 Dutiable Mail Fee

499 Merchandise Processing Fee

501 Harbor Maintenance

(Waterways) Fee

Tax Class Codes

Tax Class Codes

Code Description

016 Distilled Spirits

017 Wines

018 Tobacco Products

022 Other Excise Taxes

Note: Additional class codes are expected to be added to this list in the future.

Collection fees

Collection Fee Codes

Code Description

001 Consumption Entries

002 Warehouse Withdrawals

003 Mail Entries

007 Informal Entries

008 Appraisement Entries

009 Vessel Repair Entries

010 All Other Duties On Imports

012 Antidumping Duties

013 Countervailing Duties

020 Importations from the Virgin

Islands

021 Importations from Puerto Rico

038 Charges for Testing, Inspection

and Grading Services

072 Unapplied CBP Receipts

Collection Fee Codes

Code Description

073 Suspense

092 Final Warehouse Withdrawal

101 Additional Duty on Formal

Entry

116 Deferred Tax on Distilled

Spirits

117 Deferred Tax on Wine

118 Deferred Tax on Tobacco

Products

122 Deferred Tax on All Other

Excise Taxes

211 Canadian Surcharge

500 Manual Surcharge Fee




This section provides a complete listing of valid Equipment Description Codes.


Code Description

20 20 ft IL Container (Open Top)

2B 20 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)

2D Control Unit

2E Helper Unit

2F Road railer

40 40 ft. IL Container (Open Top)

4B 40 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)

AC Closed Container

AF Air Freight (Break Bulk)

AL Container, Aluminum - Container must

be made of aluminum

AP Aircraft

AT Closed Container (Controlled

Temperature)

BC Covered Barge

BE Bilevel Railcar Fully Open

BF Bilevel Railcar Fully Enclosed

BG Bogie

BH Bilevel Railcar Screened with Roof

BJ Bilevel Railcar Screened, No Roof

BK Container, Bulk

BO Barge, Open

BR Barge

BX Boxcar

CA Caboose

CB Chassie, Goose neck

CC Container Resting on a Chassis

CD Container with Bag Hangers - Rings or

bars located in upper part of container

walls to suspend bulk bags within the

ocean container

CG Container, Tank (Gas)

CH Chassis

CI Container, Insulated

CJ Container, Insulated/Ventilated

CK Container, Heated/Insulated/ Ventilated

CL Container (Closed Top Length

Unspecified)

CM Container, Open-Sided

CN Container

CP Coil Car Open


Code Description

CQ Container, Tank (Food Grade - Liquid)

CR Coil Car Covered

CS Container - Low Side Open Top

CT Container - High Side Open top

CU Container (Open Top - Length

Unspecified)

CV Closed Van

CW Container, Tank (Chemicals)

CX Container, Tank

CZ Refrigerated Container

DD Double Drop Tailer - A flatbed with

two drop decks

DF Container with Flush Doors - Container

doors must be flush with the inside

walls of the ocean-type containers

DT Drop Back Trailer

DX Boxcar, Damage Free Equipped

ET End of Train Device

FH Flat Bed Trailer with Headboards

FN Flat Bed Trailer with No Headboards

FP Flatcar with Pedestal

FR Flat Bed Trailer - Removable Sides

FS Container with Floor Securing

Rings - Appliances at floor level that

can be used to secure cargo

FT Flat Bed Trailer

FX Boxcar Cushion Under Frame of

GS Generator Set

HB Container with Hangar Bars - Container

must be equipped with hangar

beams/bars for garment shipments

HC Hopper Car (Covered)

HO Hopper Car (Open)

HP Hopper Car (Covered: Pneumatic

Discharge)

HT Head of Train Device

HV High Cube Van

HY Hydrant Cart – Used at large airports

with installed distribution systems to

make into plane deliveries;

distinguished from other types of

fueling vehicles




Code Description

ID Idler Car

IX Boxcar (Insulated)

LO Locomotive

LS Half Height Flat Rack

LU Load/Unload Device on Equipment

NC Non-containerized or No Equipment

NX Boxcar (Interior Bulkheads)

OB Ocean Vessel

OT Open Top Flat Bed Trailer

OV Open Top Van

PL Container Platform

PP Power Pack – A container holding a

motor, generator, and fuel tank; used to

provide power to refrigerated

containers on a double stack train

PT Protected Trailer

PU Pick-up Truck

RA Fixed Rack

RC Refrigerated (Reefer) Car

RD Fixed Rack, Double Drop Trailer – A

double drop flat bed with an A-frame.

RE Flat Car (End Bulkheads)

RF Flat Car

RG Gondola Covered

RI Gondola Car (Covered – Interior

Bulkheads)

RO Gondola Car (Open)

RR Rail Car

RS Fixed Rack Single Drop Trailer – A

single drop flat bed with an A-frame.

RT Controlled Temperature Trailer

(Reefer)

SA Saddle – Device to stack container on a

rail car.

SC Service Car

SD Single Drop Trailer – A flatbed trailer

with one-drop deck.

SK Stack Car

SL Container, Steel - Container must be

made of steel.

SR Stak-Rak - A device upon which empty

chassis may be stacked for movement

“En Bloc” on a railcar, stack train,

trailer, or water-borne vessel.

SS Container with Smooth Sides - Walls in

ocean container must be flat/smooth.


Code Description

ST Removable Side Trailer

SV Van - Special inside length, width, or

height requirements.

TA Trailer, Heated/Insulated/Ventilated

TB Trailer, Boat

TC Trailer, Car

TF Trailer, Dry Freight

TG Trailer, Tank (Gas)

TH Truck, Open Top High Side

TI Trailer, Insulated

TJ Trailer, Tank (Chemicals)

TK Trailer, Tank (Food Grade Liquid)

TL Trailer (Not Otherwise Specified)

TM Trailer, Insulated/Ventilated

TN Tank Car

TO Truck, Open Top

TP Trailer, Pneumatic - A specialized

trailer with a pneumatic device for

loading or unloading.

TQ Trailer, Electric Heat - A trailer with

electric heat to keep product from

freezing.

TR Tractor

TT Telescoping Trailer

TU Truck, Open Top Low Side

TV Truck, Van

TW Trailer, Refrigerated - A refrigerated

trailer capable of keeping product cold.

Different from a temperature controlled

trailer which is able to keep product at a

constant temperature.

UA Trilevel Railcar 20 Feet

UB Trilevel Railcar Screened, Fully

Enclosed

UC Trilevel Railcar Screened, With Roof

UD Trilevel Railcar Screened, No Roof

UE Trilevel Railcar Screened, With Door,

No Roof

UL Unit Load Device (ULD)

UP Container, Upgraded - Container must

be upgraded for higher weights.

VA Container, Vented - Dry container must

have vent openings for air exchange.

VE Vessel, Ocean

VL Vessel, Lake

VR Vessel, Ocean, Roll on-Roll off




Code Description

VS Vessel, Ocean, Lash

VT Vessel, Ocean, Containership

WR Container with Wavy or Ripple Sides


Code Description

WY Railroad Maintenance of Way Car



Amendment Codes

This section provides a complete listing of valid Amendment codes.

Importing Carrier

Code Description

01 Not laden aboard per evidence from foreign shipper, or amended bill of lading.

02 Error in manifesting, not laden on this carrier; laden on subsequent carrier for

transportation to United States, per evidence in files.

03 Clerical error in manifesting per bill of lading in files.

04 Pilfered or prematurely landed prior to arrival in United States per signed statement of

master or his agent o vessel log extract in our file.

05 Erroneously duplicated by another bill of lading on the same manifest.

06 Prematurely landed or over carried to another United States port where proper

disposition was made per evidence in our files.

07 Inadvertently retained on board and taken foreign per master’s or his agent’s

statement, amended bill of lading, lading certificate, in our files.

08 Container stripped under CBP supervision.. Foreign seals affixed aboard were intact,

as per evidence in our files.

09 Merchandise apparently pilfered on dock while in custody of carrier.

10 Inadvertently delivered without CBP release. Goods will be redelivered intact or duty

and taxes will be paid by carrier.

11 Overage - omitted from manifest through clerical error.

12 Overage - manifested for discharge at another port and inadvertently discharged at

this port.

13 Proper entry filed or placed in general order per entry or general order number.

Bonded Carrier

Code Description

14 Merchandise inadvertently delivered to consignee without CBP release. Merchandise

will be redelivered intact or liquidated damages paid.

15 Merchandise cannot be located and has apparently been lost. Liquidated damages

will be paid.

16 Error in quantity manifested at port of origin. MDR (Manifested Discrepancy Report)

will be filed at origin to correct in-bond entry. A copy will be delivered to this port

within 90 days or duty and taxes will be paid.

17 Merchandise removed from original container and restuffed as part of the in-bond

movement.





Code Description

8S Broker Identification – This is

used by Rail and Truck AMS

BEN Brokers Entry Number – This is

only used by Truck AMS

BL Government Bill of Lading

BM Bill of Lading Number

BN Booking Number

CG Consignee's Order Number

CN Carrier's Reference Number (Pro

or Invoice Number)

CO Customer Order Number

CR Customer Reference Number

CX Consignment Classification

Number

ED Export Declaration

EP Softwood Lumber Permit

FEN Foreign Entry Number – This is


FN Forwarders or Agents Reference

Number

FP Forestry Permit Number

GB Grain Block Number

GR Grain Order Reference Number

HS Harmonized Code System

IN Consignee's Invoice Number

LT Lot Number

MA Ship Notice or Manifest Number


Code Description

MB Master Bill of Lading

MR Merchandise Type Code

OB Ocean Bill of Lading – This is


OM Ocean Manifest

OW Service Order Number

PK Packing List Number

PN Permit Number

PO Purchase Order Number

RC Rail Routing Code

RR Railroad

S7 Stack Train Identification

SI Shipper's Identifying Number for

Shipment (SID) – This is used by

Rail and Truck AMS

SO Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)

ST Store Number

SW Seller's Sale Number

UT Unit Train

VA Vessel Agent Number

WU Vessel

WY Rail Waybill Number

XP Previous Cargo Control Number

ZE Coal Authority Number

ZZ Mutually Defined





Code Description

A If claiming duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

B If claiming duty-free treatment under the Automotive Product Trade Act.

C If claiming duty-free treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft.

D If claiming duty-free treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act

(AGOA) for non-textile products. (Refer to administrative message 01-0391 for

system requirements and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Note 16.) To

claim AGOA textile benefits, refer to administrative message 01-0390 and the

additional AGOA notes indicated below.

E If claiming a special rate under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act

(CBERA). CBERA is also referred to as the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).

J If claiming special rate under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA).

K If claiming duty free treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical

Products.

L If claiming duty free treatment under the Uruguay Round Concessions on

Intermediate Chemicals for Dyes.

N If claiming duty-free treatment as a product of the West Bank (country code WE),

Gaza Strip (GZ), a qualifying industrial zone (JO) or Israel (IL) under the U.S. - Israel

Free Trade Area Agreement.

P Originating CAFTA Claim (refer to Administrative Message 06-0315)

R If claiming duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act

(CBTPA) for non-textile benefits. (Refer to administrative message 01-0389 for

system requirements and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Note 17.) To

claim CBTPA textile benefits, refer to administrative message 01-0388 and the

additional CBTPA notes listed below.

W Products of Puerto Rico advanced in value or improved in condition in a CBERA

country (19 United States Code (USC) 2703(a)(5)).

Y If claiming duty-free treatment from an U.S. Insular Possession (HTS General

Headnote 3(a)).

Z If claiming duty-free treatment from Freely Associated States. Certain footwear,

handbags, luggage, flatgoods, work gloves and leather wearing apparel are excluded

from duty-free treatment. For a list of these items, refer to Appendix K of this

publication.



AGOA NOTES:

To claim African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) textile benefits, the filer must transmit

the following AGOA chapter 98 tariff numbers and the associated textile tariff numbers (tariff

numbers that are indicated in the chapter 98 Low Bound and High Bound ranges:

9802008042

98191103

98191106

98191109*

98191112*

98191115

98191118

98191121

98191124

98191127

For all AGOA claims, the Country of Origin and the Country of Export must be eligible for

AGOA benefits.

VISA’s will be required for all AGOA textile claims (refer to administrative message 01-0390).

Tariff numbers 98191109 and 98191112 will be subject to tariff rate quota. Only Sub-

Saharan African Countries Designated as eligible for Benefits of AGOA and considered

Lesser Developed Beneficiary Countries under AGOA will be eligible to claim benefits

under tariff number 98191112 (refer to administrative message 01-0085 for a list of AGOA

LDD countries).

No Special Program Indicators will be required for the AGOA Textile claims. The chapter 98

tariff numbers, indicates that an AGOA textile benefits are being claimed.

The total Value of the AGOA textile claims for the 9819 tariff number, is to be reported under

the associated tariff number (non chapter 9819 tariff number).

For goods claimed under tariff 9802008042, the value of the US component will be entered

under the 9802008042-tariff number and the foreign component will be entered under the

associated tariff number.



CBTPA NOTES:

To claim Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) Textile benefits, the filer must

transmit the following CBTPA chapter 98 tariff numbers and the associated textile tariff numbers

(tariff numbers that are indicated in the chapter 98 Low Bound and High Bound ranges:

9802008044

9802008046

98201103

98201106

98201109*

98201112*

98201115

98201118

98201121

98201124

98201127

98201130

All CBTPA claims (textile and non-textile claims) require that the country of origin be eligible

for CBTPA benefits. Countries that are eligible for CBTPA benefits will have an SPI ‘D’

indication on the country code file.

The country of origin and the country of export must be eligible for CBTPA benefits.

No Special Program Indicators will be required for the CBTPA Textile claims. The chapter 98

tariff numbers, indicates that CBTPA textile benefits are being claimed.

CBTPA textile claims are exempt from quota/visa requirements with the exception of tariff

numbers 98201109 and 98201112. Tariff numbers 98201109 and 98201112 are exempt from

Visa requirements but are subject to tariff rate quota.

The total value of the CBTPA 9820 textile claims will be reported on the associated tariff

number (non-chapter 9820 tariff number).

For goods claimed under tariff 9802008044 and 9802008046, the value of the US component

will be entered under the 9802008044/46 tariff number and the foreign component will be

entered under the associated tariff number.

Both primary and country special programs indicator codes are not allowed on the same line. If

both apply, choose one. If no special programs indicator codes apply, space fill.



The following must apply if merchandise is entered duty free into the U.S. under HTS number

9802.00.5010 or 9802.00.8040.

The country of origin must be the U.S. or a CBI country.

The country of export must be a CBI country.

An additional tariff number must be reported with the 9802 number and the number

cannot begin with 2709 or 2710.

The additional HTS number cannot be associated with a textile category number unless

the number is from chapter 64.



Country Special Programs Indicator Codes

Country Special Program Indicator Codes

Code Description

AU Australia Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 05-0018)

B# Automotive Product Trade Act

BH Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 06-0927)

C# Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft

CA If claiming a Canadian special rate under the North American Free Trade Agreement

(NAFTA).

CL Chile Free Trade Act (refer to Administrative Message 04-0012)

CO Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (refer to CSMS 12-000154)

IL If claiming a special rate under the U.S. - Israel Free Trade Area Agreement.

J+ If claiming a special rate under the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication

Act (ATPDEA). Refer to administrative message 03-0793.

JO Jordan Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 02-0213)

K# If claiming duty free treatment under the agreement on trade in Pharmaceutical

Products.

KR South Korea Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 12-000059)

L# If claiming duty free treatment under the Uruguay Round concessions on Intermediate

Chemicals for Dyes.

MA Morocco Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 05-0557)

MX If claiming a Mexican special rate under the North American Free Trade Agreement

(NAFTA).

OM Oman Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 09-000077)

P+ Qualifying CAFTA Claim (refer to Administrative Message 06-0315)

PA Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Refer to CSMS 12-000429)

PE Peru Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 09-000079)

SG Singapore Free Trade Act (refer to Administrative Message 04-0071)

Canada-NAFTA originating goods

C#, CA, B#, K#, and L# indicate that an article is eligible for the North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) for Canada exemption from the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and a

claim is made under one of the special trade programs. When the column 1 rate is free, no

special rate will be indicated. Therefore, in order to exempt the MPF the entry filer must transmit

an SPI of CA.

Mexico-NAFTA originating goods

Effective June 30, 1999, C#, K#, L#, and MX indicate that an article is eligible for the North

American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA) for Mexico exemption from the Merchandise

Processing Fee (MPF) and a claim is made under the special trade programs. Prior to June 30,

1999, C#, K#, L# and MX is eligible for the 0.19% MPF rate and a claim is made under one of

the special trade programs. When the column 1 rate is free, no special rate will be indicated.

Therefore, in order to obtain the benefit of the Mexican rate, the entry filer must transmit an SPI

of MX.



Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes

Secondary Special Program Indicator Codes

Code Description

F To identify folklore products (handloomed fabric, hand-made articles made of

handloomed fabric and traditional products of the cottage industry).

G To identify “made to measure” suits of Hong Kong origin. The category numbers

associated with suits are 443, 444, 643, 644, 843 and 844.

H To identify certain garments in chapter 61 or 62 of the HTS which may be eligible for

entry under a special access program.

M To identify textile fashion samples.

S Outward Processing Program

V To identify an article that is a component of a set.

X To identify sets and the tariff number used to calculate the rate of duty.

F is a valid Secondary Special Programs Indicator Code if:

The entry type is 02, 07, 32 or 38.

The tariff number in the HTS has a corresponding category number.

Note: Reporting the category number is not required when claiming F for a line item. However,

if the category number is reported, it must agree with the category number in the HTS.

Quota or visa processing is bypassed when claiming M on a line. Entry type 01 is allowed. The

tariff number in the HTS must have a category number to claim M.

Folklore agreements only waive the quota and visa requirements. They do not waive duty

requirements. The U.S. has folklore agreements with the following countries:

Country ISO Code

Bangladesh BD

Colombia CO

India IN

Japan JP

Korea KR

Malaysia MY

Country ISO Code

Mexico MX

Pakistan PK

Peru PE

Philippines PH

Taiwan TW

Thailand TH

Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes may be reported in addition to any valid primary or

country special programs indicator codes. If no secondary special programs indicator codes

apply, space fill.



Container/Equipment Type

A code consisting of four separate characters used to identify a type of container or equipment.

There are two categories of Container/Equipment Type Codes: "old" codes, referencing containers

and equipment built before January 1, 1996, and "new" codes, for containers and equipment built

since January 1, 1996.

"Old" codes are all numeric. One example of an "old" Container/Equipment Type code is 4204.

42 = 12,000 mm or 40 feet in nominal length X 2,581 mm or 8 feet 6 inches in nominal height

without a tunnel for goose neck. 04 = a general-purpose container with openings at both ends plus

opening roof plus openings at one or both sides.

The codes are broken down in the following tables. The first two characters of the code identify

length and height.

ISO

fre

ight co

nta

iner

s se

ries

1

and a

ssim

ilat

ed c

on

tain

ers Nominal Heights h

h = 2,438 mm

(8 ft)

h = 2,581 mm

(8 ft 6 in)

h > 2,591 m

(6ft 6 in)

1,219 mm (4 ft)

<h <1,295 mm

(4 ft 3 in)

1,295 mm (4 ft 3 in)

<h <2,436 mm (8 ft)

h = 1,219 mm

(4 ft)

Nominal Length L

Tunnel for

Goose Neck w/o with w/o with w/o with w/o with with or w/o with or w/o

Index 0.0

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3,000 mm (10 ft) 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

6,000 mm (20 ft) 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

9,000 mm (30 ft) 3 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

12,000 mm (40 ft) 4 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

Oth

er c

on

tain

ers

3,000 mm (10ft)

<L <6,000 mm (20 ft) 6 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69

6,000 mm (20 ft)

<L <9,000 mm (30 ft) 7 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

9,000 mm (30 ft)

<L <12,000 mm (40 ft) 8 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89

L> 12,000 (40 ft) 9 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 89 99

1 – Assimilated means that the container is in accordance with ISO 1161 relating to the dimensions and location of corner fittings horizontal plan view and can be handled by the equipment used for lifting ISO containers.

Index

Size code designations of containers having a

nominal length < 3,000 mm (10 ft)

ISO

fre

ight

conta

iner

s

L < 3,000 mm (10 ft)

0.00 0.00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

Type of containers

To be allocated

Oth

er c

onta

iner

s

L < 3,000 mm (10 ft)

5 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

Internal volume

of containers

These codes will be given later.



Type Characteristics

0 General-purpose container. General

purpose of closed vented/ventilated

container: Container other than Thermal,

Dry Bulk, Air, or other specific container.

One having floor, walls, and roof, and

being capable of being loaded at least by

openings (doors) at one end and, in some

types, additional openings and, in other

types, vented/ventilated openings as well.

Opening: A hinged movable or removable

panel of a container designed as a

load-bearing structure and also to be

watertight and reasonably airtight.

Openings at one end or both ends 00

Opening(s) at one or both ends plus "full"

opening(s) on one or both sides

01

Opening(s) at one or both ends plus

"partial" opening(s) on one or both sides

02


opening roof

03


opening roof, plus opening(s) at one or

both sides

04

(Spare) 05

(Spare) 06

(Spare) 07

(Spare) 08

(Spare) 09

1 Closed container vented. General purpose

of closed vented/ventilated container:

Container other than Thermal, Dry Bulk,

Air, or other specific container. One

having floor, walls, and roof, and being

capable of being loaded at least by

openings (doors) at one end and, in some

types, additional openings and, in other

types, vented/ventilated openings as well.

Opening: A hinged movable or removable

panel of a container designed as a

load-bearing structure and also to be

watertight and reasonably airtight.

Passive vents at upper part of cargo

space - Total vent cross-section area < 25

cm2/m of nominal container length.

10

Passive vents at upper part of cargo

space - Total vent cross-section area >

25cm2/m of nominal container length

11

(Spare) 12

1 Closed container, ventilated Opening: A

hinged movable or removable panel of a

container designed as a load-bearing

structure and also to be watertight and

reasonably airtight.

Non-mechanical system, vents at lower and

upper parts of cargo space

13

(Spare) 14

Mechanical ventilation system, located

internally

15

(Spare) 16

Mechanical ventilation system, located

externally

17

(Spare) 18

(Spare) 19




2 Thermal Container: Types 20 to 49

Containers built with insulating walls,

doors, floor and roof which retard the rate

of heat transmission between the inside

and outside of the container.

Insulated container: Thermal container

without devices for cooling and/or

heating.

Insulated - containers shall have insulation

"K" values of Kmax < 0.4 W/(m2.oC).

20

Insulated - containers shall have insulation


21

Heated container: thermal container fitted

with a heat-producing appliance.

Heated - containers shall have insulation


Containers shall be required to maintain

the internal temperatures given in ISO

1496/2. Series 1 freight containers –

specification and testing - part 2: Thermal

containers

22

(Spare) 23

(Spare) 24

Named cargo containers. (Spare) Livestock carrier 25

(Spare) Automobile carrier 26

(Spare) 27

(Spare) 28

(Spare) 29






Refrigerated container: Thermal container

using either expendable refrigerant or

fitted with a refrigerator appliance.

Refrigerated - expendable refrigerant –

containers shall have insulation "K" values

of Kmax < 0.4 W/(m2.oC). Containers shall

be required to maintain the internal

temperatures given in ISO 1496/2. Series

1 freight containers – specification and

testing - part 2: Thermal containers

30

Mechanically refrigerated – containers

shall have insulation "K" values of Kmax <

0.4 W/(m2.oC). Containers shall be

required to maintain the internal

temperatures given in ISO 1496/2. Series

1 freight containers - specification and

testing - part 2: Thermal containers

31




3 Refrigerated and heated. Heated

container: thermal container fitted with a

heat-producing appliance. Refrigerated

container: Thermal container using either

expendable refrigerant or fitted with a

refrigerator appliance.

Refrigerated and heated - containers shall

have insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.4

W/(m2.oC). Containers shall be required to

maintain the internal temperatures given in

ISO 1496/2. Series 1 freight

containers - specification and testing - part

2: Thermal containers

32

(Spare) 33

(Spare) 34

(Spare) 35

(Spare) 36

(Spare) 37

(Spare) 38

(Spare) 39






Refrigerated and/or heated with

removable equipment. Refrigerated

container: Thermal container using either

expendable refrigerant or fitted with a

refrigerator appliance. Removable

equipment: Refrigerating and/or heating

appliance which is designed primarily for

attachment to or detachment from the

container when transferring between

different modes of transportation. Such

equipment may be "located internally",

i.e., totally within the external

dimensional envelope of the container as

defined in ISO 668, or "located

externally", i.e., partially or totally outside

the external dimensional envelope of the

container as defined in ISO 668.

Refrigerated and/or heated with removable

equipment appliance located

EXTERNALLY - containers shall have

insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.4

W/(m2.oC).

40



INTERNALLY - containers shall have


W/(m2.oC).

41



EXTERNALLY - containers shall have


W/(m2.oC).

42

(Spare) 43

(Spare) 44

(Spare) 45

(Spare) 46

(Spare) 47

(Spare) 48

(Spare) 49




5 Open top container: A description applied

when one or more of the sides, ends or the

roof of a container is permanently open.

Opening(s) at one or both ends 50


removable top member(s) in end frame(s)

51

Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus

opening(s) on one or both sides

52

Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus

opening(s) on one or both sides plus

removable to member(s) in end frame(s)

53

(Spare) 54

(Spare) 55

(Spare) 56

(Spare) 57

(Spare) 58

(Spare) 59

6 Platform (container) Platform (container) - Type 60. A loadable

platform having no superstructure

whatever but having the same length and

width as the base of the series 1 container

and equipped with top and bottom corner

fittings, located in plain view as on other

series 1 containers so that some of the

same securing and lifting devices can be

used.

60

Platform-based container with incomplete

superstructure Platform-based container:

Container having a base structure of the

platform type for which camber may be

provided. Platform (container): Type 60.

A loadable platform having no

superstructure whatever but having the

same length and width as the base of the

series 1 container and equipped with top

and bottom corner fittings, located in plain

view as on other series 1 containers so

that some of the same securing and lifting

devices can be used. Platform-based

container with incomplete superstructure

with fixed complete end structure or with

fixed freestanding posts for which the

requirements of ISO 668 for the overall

top length may be relaxed.

With complete and fixed ends (2) 61

With fixed free standing posts 62

With complete and folding ends 63

With folding free-standing posts 64




6 Platform-based container with complete

superstructure and open-sided.

With roof 65

With open top 66

With open top, open ends (skeletal) 67

(Spare) 68

(Spare) 69

7 Tank containers: Tank container for

liquids or gases: Container specially built

for transporting and distributing liquids or

gases in bulk (with due regard to such

codes and national and international

regulatory requirements as may be

applicable). Liquid: A fluid substance

having a vapour pressure not greater than

3.0 bar (3 kgf/cm2) absolute at 50

oC

(42.67 lbf/in2 absolute at 122

oF). Gas: A

gas or vapour having a vapour pressure

greater than 3.0 bar (3 kgf/cm2) absolute

at 50oC (42.67 lbf/in

2 absolute at 122

oF).

Test pressures for tank containers and dry

bulk containers: the test pressure given is

the minimum value of the respective

class. Any tank or dry bulk container with

a test pressure in the range between a

given minimum pressure and the next

higher minimum pressure belongs to the

lower class. Dangerous substances

(goods) are those substances classified as

dangerous by the UN Committee of

Experts on the Transport of Dangerous

goods or by competent authorities

concerned.

For non-dangerous liquids, test pressure

0.45 bar

70


1.5 bar

71


2.65 bar

72

For dangerous liquids, test pressure 1.5 bar 73

For dangerous liquids, test pressure 2.65

bar

74



For dangerous gases, test pressure 10.5 bar 77

For dangerous gases, test pressure 22.0 bar 78

For dangerous gases, test pressure (to be

developed)

79

8 Dry bulk containers: Test pressures for

tank containers and dry bulk containers:

the test pressure given is the minimum

value of the respective class. Any tank or

dry bulk container with a test pressure in

the range between a given minimum

pressure and the next higher minimum

pressure belongs to the lower class.

Reserved for dry bulk containers (code

allocation, characteristic text and notes,

where required, shall be provided by

ISO/TC 104/5C 2)

80

to

89

9 Air/surface containers: Code

characteristics are to be developed by ISO

and IATA jointly. It is envisaged that

number 90 to 99 will be allocated to

containers for carriage in fixed wing

aircraft.

90

to

99



"New" codes are all alphanumeric. One example of a "new" container/equipment type code is

4EV0. 4 = 12,192 mm or 40 feet in length; E = 2,895m (9'6”) x >2,438 mm but <2,500 mm in

width, and V0 = a non-mechanical system with vents at lower and upper parts of cargo space.

The codes are broken out in the following tables. The first character of the code identifies the

length.

Code Length

Mm ft in

1 2,991 10'

2 8,058 20'

3 9,125 30'

4 12,192 40'

5 Spare

6 Spare

7 Spare

8 Spare

9 Spare

A 7,150

B 7,316 24'

C 7,420

D 7,430 24' 6"

E 7,800

F 8,100

G 12,500 41'

H 13,106 43'

K 13,600

L 13,716 45'

M 14,630 48'

N 14,935 49'

P 15,154

R Spare

" Spare



The second character of the code identifies the width and height.

width mm (ft, in)

height mm (ft, in) 2,438 (8')

2,438 (>8')

<=2,500 (8',2.5”) >2,500 (> 8'2.5”)

2,438 (8') 0

2,592 (8'6”) 2 C L

2,743 (9') 4 D M

2895 (9'6”) 5 E N

> 2,895 (9'6”) 6 F P

1,295 (4'3”) 8

< = 1,219 (4') 9

The third and fourth characters of the code identify the type of container/equipment.

General Purpose Container/Equipment

Code Description

G0 Opening(s) at one end or both ends.

G1 Passive vents at upper part of cargo space.

G2 Opening(s) at one or both ends plus "full" opening(s) on one or both sides.

G3 Opening(s) at one or both ends plus " partial" opening(s) on one or both sides.

G4 (Spare)

G5 (Spare)

G6 (Spare)

G7 (Spare)

G8 (Spare)

G9 (Spare)

V0 Non-mechanical system vents at lower and upper parts of cargo space.

V1 (Spare)

V2 Mechanical ventilation system located internally.

V4 (Spare)

V5 (Spare)

V6 (Spare)

V7 (Spare)

V8 (Spare)

V9 (Spare)

Dry Bulk Container

B0 Closed

B1 Airtight

B2 (Spare)

B3 Horizontal discharge, test pressure 1,5 bar.

B4 Horizontal discharge, test pressure 2,65 bar.

B5 Tipping discharge, test pressure 1,5 bar.

B6 Tipping discharge, test pressure 2,65 bar.



B7 (Spare)

B8 (Spare)

B9 (Spare)

Named Cargo Containers

S0 Livestock carrier

S1 Automobile carrier

S2 Livefish carrier

S3 (Spare)

S4 (Spare)

S5 (Spare)

S6 (Spare)

S7 (Spare)

S8 (Spare)

S9 (Spare)

Thermal Containers

R0 Mechanically refrigerated

R1 Mechanically refrigerated and heated

R2 Mechanically refrigerated

R3 Mechanically refrigerated and heated

R4 (Spare)

R5 (Spare)

R6 (Spare)

R7 (Spare)

R8 (Spare)

R9 (Spare)

Thermal Containers

H0 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance located EXTERNALLY.

Heat transfer K = 0.4 W/(m2.K)

H1 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance equipment appliance

located INTERNALLY.

H2 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance located EXTERNALLY.

Heat transfer K = 0.7 W/(m2.K)

H3 (Spare)

H4 (Spare)

H5 Insulated. Heat transfer K = 0.4 W/m2, K)

H6 Insulated. Heat transfer K = 0.7 W/(m2, K)

H7 (Spare)

H8 (Spare)

H9 (Spare)



Open-Top Containers

Code Description

U0 Opening(s) at one or both ends.

U1 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus removable top member(s) in end frame(s).

U2 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides.

U3 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides plus removable top

member(s) in end frame(s).

U4 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus "partial" opening on one side and "full" opening on

the other side.

U5 Open top - no doors.

U6 (Spare)

U7 (Spare)

U8 (Spare)

U9 (Spare)

Platform (Container)

P0 Platform (container)

P1 With two complete and fixed ends.

P2 With fixed posts, either freestanding or with removable top member.

P3 With folding complete end structure.

P4 With folding posts, either freestanding or with removable top member.

P5 With open top, open ends (skeletal).

P6 (Spare)

P7 (Spare)

P8 (Spare)

P9 (Spare)

Tank Container

T0 Minimum pressure 0,45 bar.








T8 Minimum pressure 22 bar.

T9 Minimum pressure (to be developed)


April 2011 Appendix D D-1

Appendix D

Metric Conversion

This appendix provides formulas to convert between inch-pound

units and metric units.

With the adoption by the United States of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and its use of

metric units, there will be a natural shift to report quantities on invoices in metric units. Where a

need to convert exists, the following metric conversion factors should be used. These factors

have been taken from the Federal Standard 376A, a Government-wide standard developed

through the Government's Interagency Committee on Metric Policy.

The following chart provides the multiplier to be used in converting from inch-pound units to

metric units. Where there is a need to convert from metric units to inch-pound units, divide

rather than multiply by the factor.

Metric Conversion

Quantity From Inch-Pound Units To Metric Units Multiply By

Mass Ton (Long) T (Metric Ton)(lT = 1,000

Kg.

1.016 047

Ton (Short) T (Metric Ton) 0.907 184 74

Lb (Avdo) Kg 0.453 592 37

Oz (Troy) G 31.103 48

Length Yd M 0.914 4

Ft M 0.304 8

In Cm 2.54

In Mm 25.4

Area Yd2 M2 0.836 127 4

Ft2 M2 0.092 903 04

In2 Cm2 6.451 6

In2 Mm2 645.16


April 2011 Appendix D D-2

Metric Conversion

Quantity From Inch-Pound Units To Metric Units Multiply By

Volume Yd3 M3 0.764 554 9

Bbl (Oil) M3 0.158 987 3

(42 Gallons) 0.028 316 85

Ft3 M3

Ft3 L 28.316 85

Gal (Liq) L 3.785 412

Quart (Liq) L 0.946 352 9

Pint (Liq) L 0.473 176 5

Fl Oz Ml 29. 573 53

In3 Cm3

Frequency C/S (Formerly Cos.

Cycles Per Second)

Hz 1.0

Force Kip kN 4.448 222

Radioactivity Curie MBq (Bq-becquerel) 37 000

Stress Lbf/In2 (formerly PSI) MPa 0.006 894 757

Lbf/In2 (formerly PSI) KPa 6.894 757

Power Btu/S kW 1.055 056

hp (electric) kW 0.746

Btu/H W 0.293 071 1

Celsius oF

oC t

oC = (t

oF 32)/1.8

Note: The following conversion procedure should be followed for beverages, spirits and vinegar

classified in Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated

(HTS): Multiply the number of proof-liters by 0.264172 to obtain proof-gallons at

15.56ÉC (60.F). For wine, multiply the number of proof-liters by 0.26417. This allows for the

calculation of the U. S. excise tax.

Refer to Appendix C for a list of the Unit of Measure Codes.


Amendment 12 – May 2012 Appendix E E-1

Appendix E

Valid Entry Numbers

This appendix addresses valid entry number formats and the

calculation of a check digit.

Entry Numbers

On October 1, 1986, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (formerly the U.S. Customs

Service) implemented changes to its entry numbering system. Entry numbers now appear in

XXX-NNNNNNN-C format. The first three positions of the entry number represent the entry

filer code. The remainder of the entry number is a 7-position transaction code assigned by the

entry filer, plus a check digit.

All brokers, importers and others who prepare and file entry documentation with CBP on a

regular basis are assigned a unique 3-position national entry filer code. When the entry filer

codes are assigned and established in the system, each is identified as a broker, importer, carrier,

CBP port, or other filer along with the districts/ports where they are authorized to file entries.

Each position must be alphabetic or numeric. No special characters are permitted. This entry

filer code is assigned in one of the following formats:

Code Format

NNN 001-999

ANN A00-Z99

AAN AA0-ZZ9

AAA AAA-ZZZ

ANA A0A-Z9Z

NAN 0A0-9Z9

NNA 00A-99Z

NAA 0AA-9ZZ

The numbering scheme used for the transaction number is at the discretion of the entry filer

provided the CBP-required format is used. An entry filer who handles transactions at several

districts/ports but prepares entries at a centralized location may wish to number all entries in

sequential transaction number order or assign blocks of numbers for each district/port. Entry

numbers must not be duplicated. Duplication of an entry number results in rejection of the entry

documentation. This rejection is considered fatal and repeated occurrences disqualifies a user

from operational status.



Entry number formatting rules accommodate the new and old entry number formats in the same

field. The new entry filer code is considered to be a separate data field. A 9-position data field is

provided for the entry number. The field accommodates the fiscal year, the serial/transaction

number, and a check digit as follows:

If the entry number is one of the old format, the field is formatted as the last two positions of the

fiscal year followed by a six-position serial number and a check digit.

If the entry number is one of the new transaction numbers, the field is formatted as one space

followed by the seven-digit transaction number and the check digit.

Check-Digit Computation

Entry numbers issued after October 1, 1988, require a check digit.

Entry filer codes that contain letters must be transformed to a numeric equivalent prior to

computation of the check digit. The numeric equivalent for each alphabetic character follows:

A = 1 J = 1 S = 2

B = 2 K = 2 T = 3

C = 3 L = 3 U = 4

D = 4 M = 4 V = 5

E = 5 N = 5 W = 6

F = 6 O = 6 X = 7

G = 7 P = 7 Y = 8

H = 8 Q = 8 Z = 9

I = 9 R = 9

Entry filer code B76, for example, transforms to 276 for check digit computation purposes.

Using the converted entry filer code 276 and transaction number 0324527, the check digit for

entry number 276 0324527 is computed as follows:

1. Start with the units position (right-most digit or, in this case, 7) and multiply every other

position by 2. In other words, all odd positions are multiplied by 2. High-order zeros are a

significant element in the computation process and must be included in the transaction

number. If the result of multiplication is greater than 9, add 1 to the units digit and

disregard the tens digit. For example:

7 5 2 0 7

x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

14 10 4 0 14

+ 1 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1

5 1 4 0 5



2. Add the results together.

5 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 5 = 15

3. Total all the even positions in the entry number, starting with the position next to the

units position.

2 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 2 = 17

4. Add the two sums (15 and 17) together for a total of 32.

15 + 17 = 32

5. Subtract the units digit (in this case 2) from 10. The result is the check digit.

10 - 2 = 8

Note: If the result of the subtraction is zero, the check digit is zero.

6. Filers are to begin at number 0000000 and build from there. A filer nearing the point of

exhausting its ten million entry numbers must file a letter with the Office of International

Trade, Trade Facilitation Division, Broker Compliance Branch. The Office of

International Trade will adjust a setting in the CBP system broker/filer record that will

allow the filer to use either the check digit as calculated in step 5, or that check digit +1

(mod 10, so that 9+1=0.) If the filer subsequently exhausts its ten million “+1” entry

numbers, another letter may be filed to allow “+2” (mod 10) entry numbers, and so on, up

to “+9” (mod 10) entry numbers.


April 2011 Appendix G G-1

Appendix G

Common Errors

This appendix lists common error messages, their causes and possible solutions.

This appendix describes the most common error messages relating to Automated Clearinghouse

(ACH) and entry summary data and advises entry filers new to the Automated Commercial

System (ACS) how to correct the errors. A more complete list of ACS error messages with their

corresponding resolutions are available on-line at:

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/error_

message_dictionary/errors.ctt/errors.xls

Each error message begins with a 3-position identifier code. In some cases more than one error

message is returned. The messages in this Appendix are arranged in numerical order by these

codes, not by the words in the actual messages. The codes that contain letters appear before the

numbered codes (for example, Q01, 2C3, and 29H).

Each message in this appendix has a two-part explanation. First, Data Element: (if applicable)

lists the individual items with which ACS has found an error or discrepancy. Each data element

is followed by its location on the CBP Form (CBPF) 7501 (Entry Summary) in parentheses, if

applicable.

The Edit/Fix: section discusses the most common causes of the error and provides guidelines for

resolving the error. If applicable, relevant data sources (i.e., directives and head notes) are also

provided.

Code Data Element Edit/Fix

Q01 - Input Record

Type Must Be “QT”

Control Identifier,

Record Type

The Control Identifier in position 1 must be Q and the

Record Type in position 2 must be T.

Q02 - “QT” Payers

Unit # Invalid

Payer's Unit Number Delete spaces, zeros, or non-numeric data in positions 3

through 8.

Q03 - “QT” Filer

Invalid

Statement Filer Delete spaces or zeros in positions 11 through 13.

Q04 - “QT” Statement

Number Invalid

Statement/Bill Number Delete spaces or zeros in positions 14 through 24.

Q05 - “QT” Amount

Paid Invalid

Amount To Be Paid Delete spaces, zeros, or non-numeric data in positions 25-34.

Q06 - Statement Not

On File

Statement/Bill Number Right justify the statement/bill number or confirm that the

statement/bill number exists on the CBP statement database.

Q07 - Statement Filer

Not = “QT” Filer

Statement/Bill Number Verify that the Statement/Bill Number in positions 14-24 is

the same as that in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.

Q08 - “QT” Amt Paid

Not = Statement Amt

Amount to Be Paid Verify that the Amount To Be Paid in positions 25-34 is the

same as that in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/error_message_dictionary/errors.ctt/errors.xls

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/error_message_dictionary/errors.ctt/errors.xls




Q09 - Statement Not

Eligible For Ach

Electronic Funds

Transfer (EFT)

The Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Indicator in the Daily

Summary Statement (DSA) file is not equal to 1, 2, or 3.

Check the related ABE (Filer Code) record to ensure the

EFT switch has been set to yes.

Q10 - Statement

Already Paid In Full

Statement/Bill Number The statement number provided in positions 14-24 is marked

as paid in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.

Q11 - Payment

Accepted

Payer's Unit Number The record has been accepted as error free. The statement

will be marked as paid, postings to the individual entries will

occur. A final statement will be generated and an electronic

Automated Clearinghouse debit will occur to the payer’s

bank account denoted by the Payer's Unit Number.

Q16 - QT Unit # Not

For “QT” Filer

Payer's Unit Number,

Statement Filer

The Payer's Unit Number in positions 3 through 8 is not

identified on the DSI (Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Unit

Payer's Cross Reference) file as being assigned to the

Statement Filer in positions 11 through 13.

Q17 - DSI File

Missing Stment

Importer

Payer's Unit Number,

Statement Filer

The Statement/Bill Number in positions 14 through 24 is

identified as an importer statement with a specific importer

number; the Payer's Unit Number in positions 3 through 8 is

not assigned to that importer on the DSI (Automated

Clearinghouse (ACH) Unit Payer's Cross Reference) file.

Q18 - Payer Unit #

Not On File

Payer's Unit Number The Payer's Unit Number, positions 3 through 8, is not listed

on the CBP’ database for valid payer unit numbers.

Q19 - “QT” Payment

Type Invalid

Payment Type The Payment Type in positions 9 through 10 must be 01

(CBP Daily Statement) not 02 (CBP Bill) or spaces.

Q20 - “QT” Rec

Previously Accepted

Not Applicable The QT record was previously transmitted and accepted for

this statement. Verify there was a previous transmission on

the same day as the error transmission.

Q23 - Duplicate “QT”

Pay Statement Twice

Not Applicable The statement is already on DSG (Automated Clearinghouse

Tracking Detail Record) file. A statement cannot be paid

twice.

0LK - Visa Category

Number Invalid

Tariff Number (col. 30),

Visa Number (col. 34D),

Category Number (col.

30B)

This error message indicates that the category number is

missing entirely, incorrect for that tariff number, or reported

when none should be reported.

If the commodity is one that requires visa number reporting,

the associated category number must be shown on the entry

summary in column 30. Check the tariff schedule for the

correct category number for the classification or query the

ACS tariff database.




0LL - Visa Number

Invalid

Country of Origin (box

15), Tariff Number (col.

30), Visa Number (col.

34D)

Many countries now adhere to the convention of numbering

their textile visas in a standard 9-position code. The first

position is the last number in the year of export; the next two

positions are the International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) country code representing the country

of origin. The last six positions are the actual number of the

visa.

This error message indicates that the country of origin uses

the standard 9-position visa number format; but the visa

number's format contains one of the following errors:

the year of export is not included.

the numeric portion is less than six positions long.

the ISO country code is invalid or missing as the second

and third positions.

the six positions following the ISO code may have been

mistyped; e.g., the letter O for zero (0) or the letter l for

the number one (1).

the filer may have been given an incorrect visa number

by the importer. For certain countries, visa numbers are

strictly matched in ACS against actual numbers supplied

by each country. Any mismatch of numbers causes the

reject message.

The entry filer should verify that the visa number was

correctly transcribed from the documents onto the entry

summary.

0M9 - Invalid ISO

Code For Mfg ID

Manufacturer Number

(box 21)

CBP Directive (CD) 3500-13, dated November 24, 1986,

gives instructions for deriving the manufacturer/shipper

identification code from the name and address. Change 2 to

the CBP Directive 3500-13 dated July 20, 1989, gives

supplemental instructions for deriving Canadian

manufacturer/shipper ID codes. The first two positions of the

code must be a valid ISO country code or Canadian province

code. The entry filer should consult Appendix B for the

valid ISO country code and change 2 to CD 3500-13 for the

valid Canadian province codes.

01C - Related Party

Ind. Must Be Y Or N

Relationship (col. 33C) This error occurs if the relationship of the seller and importer

is not shown in column 33B. If related, indicate Y

(RELATED); if not, indicate N (NOT RELATED).

029 - Invalid Foreign

Port Code

Mode of Transportation

(box 20), Foreign Port of

Lading (box 24)

This error occurs if the Schedule K port code is missing

(when required) or invalid. For merchandise arriving in the

U.S. by vessel (mode of transportation code 10 or 11), record

the 5-position numeric Schedule K code for the foreign port

at which the merchandise was laden on the importing vessel.

The valid codes are listed in Appendix E to the CBPF-7501

instructions directive.




053 - Invalid Entry

Number

Entry Number (box 1) The entry number does not conform to format prescribed by

CBP Directive 3500-10, June 19, 1986, CBP New Entry

Number - Instructions for Brokers and Importers. The entry

number may have too few numbers; it may have inserted

dashes, spaces or other special characters; or it may be

missing entirely.

The entry filer must reassign a valid entry number to the

entry summary.

055 - Invalid Broker

Code

Filer Code (left of box 1) The filer code is not recognized in ACS. Check for

typographical errors or the filer's inadvertent use of the old

broker code.

09F - Consol Ent Not

Allwd For Ent Type

Entry Type (box 2),

Consolidated Entry

Indicator (C after the

entry number, box 1)

Merchandise subject to quota (entry type 02), countervailing

and/or antidumping duty (entry types 03, 07) cannot be

included on a consolidated entry summary.

The entry filer must enter such merchandise on a separate

entry with a new entry number.

09K - Rel On

File-Cons Ent Not

Allwd

Entry Number (box 1),

Consolidated Summary

Indicator (C after the

entry number, box 1)

The entry number used on a consolidated entry summary

must not have already been used as an entry number for a

release. Either a SSA (cargo selectivity) or ENA (entry

master file via ENAR) record was created in ACS at time of

release with this entry number. The filer must either

re-assign a new entry number to the summary, or have CBP

delete the release record with that number before further

processing of the summary.

097 - Entry Nbr On

History File

Entry Number (box 1) This entry number was already used on a previous entry

summary, now liquidated. Occasionally, the error was a CBP

input error at the time of processing the first summary (the

check digit happened to work even though the wrong entry

number was keyed.)

Regardless of the reason, the entry filer must assign another

entry number to the second summary.

1DB - Vessel Name

Required

Importing Carrier (box

23), Mode of

Transportation (box 20)

For vessel shipments (modes of transportation codes 10 or

11), the vessel name must be shown as the importing carrier.

1F1 - Ref. # Cbpf-

4811 Not On Imp. File

Reference Number (box

22)

The CBP Form (CBPF) 4811, Special Address Notification,

reference number given in box 22 is not in the ACS importer

name and address file. This reference number is the IRS,

port-assigned, or Social Security number for alternate

mailing addresses for courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or

refunds. Do not repeat the importer number given in box 12.

The entry filer should complete and submit a CBP Form

4811 to establish the Relationship between the filer and the

importer. If no previous CBP Form 5106 was Created for

the agent (broker), a record must be created, whether through

ABI or by Submitting a CBPF-5106.

1GK - Mail Fee

Amount Invalid


(box 20), Dutiable Mail

User Fee Amount (class

code 496) (col. 35)

This error message results when some other fee amount is

given on the CBPF-7501, Entry Summary. Currently, the

user fee for dutiable mail entries (mode of transportation 50)

is $5.00 per entry.




1GL - Mail Fee

Required



User Fee (class code

496), Total Duty (box

37)

For mail entries (mode of transportation 50) which have duty

due, a $5.00 user fee is assessed. A mail entry with no duty

due should not have the mail fee.

1H9 - Mail Fee Not

Required



User Fee (class code

496) (col. 35).

For mail entries (mode of transportation 50) which are

dutiable, a $5.00 user fee is assessed. A mail entry with no

duty due is not required to have the mail fee (e.g., GSP is

claimed, or the duty rate is free).

102 - Invalid Entry

Type

Entry Type (box 2) The entry type is a 2-position numeric code. Both numbers

are required. The current entry type codes are contained in

CBP Directive 3550-061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-

7501 completion instructions or Appendix B of this

publication.

The entry type codes that are accepted within ACS are also

listed in Appendix B of this document. The entry filer

should verify that the correct entry type code has been

assigned to the summary.

109 - Invalid Special

Programs Indicator

Special Programs

Indicator (col. 28 or in

front of tariff number)

This error occurs when the special programs indicator is not

one of the valid 1-position alphabetic codes for a particular

duty program. Primary valid indicators are: A (GSP), B

(APTA), C (Civil Aircraft), E (CBI), J (ATPA), K

(Pharmaceuticals), L (Chemicals for Dyes), W (Puerto Rico),

Y (Insular Possession), and Z (Freely Associated States).

Secondary valid indicators are F (Folklore), G (Hong Kong

made to measure suits), H (Certain garments in Chapter 62),

V (Component of a set), and X (Duty for sets). Country

indicators are CA (Canada), IL (Israel), and MX (Mexico).

The entry filer should verify that the commodity is actually

eligible for reduced duty treatment through the specific

program and report the correct code for that program.

14D - Incompatible

Mot/Port Of Unlading

U.S. Port of Unlading

(box 26), Mode of


ACS checks for logical combinations of port of unlading and

mode of transportation. For example, port code 1001 is New

York seaport. If an entry summary shows mode of

transportation 40 (air) and the port of unlading as 1001, then

this error results.

Not all ports are associated with particular modes of

transportation. The entry filer can check the port code listing

in Schedule D in the tariff schedule for the specific port

codes for airports and seaports or refer to the Extract

Reference File chapter of this document.

14G - This Tariff Nbr

Already Entered

Tariff Number(s) (col.

30)

This error message results when the same tariff number is

reported more than once on the same line item. This might

happen if two lines on the CBPF-7501 were given the same

line-item number, or if indeed the tariff number is

inadvertently repeated such as in the set provision under

tariff 8206.00.0000 (tools) or tariff 8215.20.0000 (cutlery).

The entry filer should verify that either two separate line

items are to be reported, or delete the duplicate tariff

number.




14I - Quantity/Unit

Of Measure Mismatch


Reporting Quantities and

Units of Measure (col.

32)

This error results when a quantity is reported with no unit of

measure, such as 1457 instead of 1457 kgs; or a unit of

measure is reported without the numeric quantity, such as

doz instead of 66 doz.

Read the error message carefully to see which tariff number

on the line item has the problem, and which reporting

quantity for that tariff number is in conflict. The entry filer

should completely report all required quantity and unit of

measure information.

14J - Entered

UOM/Census UOM

Mismatch


Reporting Quantity And

Unit of Measure (col.

32)

The tariff schedule specifies what units of measure must be

reported for each tariff number. If a required quantity and

unit of measure is not reported, or is reported incorrectly,

this error message results.

First, read the error message carefully to see which tariff

number in the line item has the problem, and then, which

quantity and unit of measure is involved. Refer to the tariff

(or tariff tape if available), and report all quantities as

required in the order specified.

For a few tariff numbers, ACS requires a quantity and unit of

measure not shown in the printed tariff. This is only when

the duty calculation depends on that quantity.

For example, tariff 1701.11.0500, raw cane sugar shows that

a kilogram is the unit of quantity to be reported. However,

part of the duty rate is a reduction of 0.020668 cents per

kilogram for each degree under 100 degrees. In order to

verify proper duty calculation, ACS must have the number of

degrees as a second unit of measure, even though the printed

tariff doesn't specify it.

14K - Entry Time

Restriction


Entry Date (box 4)

Some tariff numbers, such as those for certain fresh fruits

and vegetables, are valid only for shipments entered during

specific months of the year.

For example, tariff 0707.00.4000 is for cucumbers entered

during the period March 1 to April 30, inclusive, in any year.

An entry date of May 15 would be invalid. The correct tariff

number for that entry date is 0707.00.5000.

The entry filer should verify the entry date and reclassify the

commodity as necessary.




14M - Qty/Range

Error For Tariff

Number


Reporting Quantities

And Units of Measure

(col. 32)

Two of the reported quantities are being compared to each

other, but do not correspond to the merchandise description

for that tariff number. Read the error message carefully to

see exactly which units of measure are being compared and

how.

For example, tariff 5407.41.0030 is other woven fabric of

synthetic filament yarn, weighing not more than 170 grams

per square meter. The reporting quantities are square meters

and kilograms in that order (v denotes the unit of measure to

be reported with the value). With this information, ACS can

verify whether the merchandise really weighs more than 170

grams per square meter.

If there were a quantity ratio error on this line, the message

would be QTY/RANGE ERROR FOR TARIFF

NUMBER because the second unit of measure, kilograms

(converted to grams) is divided by the first unit of measure,

square meters, to check that this fabric weighs more or less

than 170 grams per square meter.

The entry filer should verify all reporting quantities and

compare them with the tariff descriptions, reclassifying the

merchandise if necessary.

15D - Tariff Nbr Out

Of Sequence

Tariff Number(s) (col.

30)

This error occurs when the tariff numbers on a multi-tariff

line item are reported out of order. For example,

9802.00.8055 should be reported before the tariff number

describing the assembled article. If this merchandise were

also subject to temporary legislation under Chapter 99, the

Chapter 99 number should be reported before 9802.00.8055.

The entry filer should reclassify the line item, placing the

tariff numbers in correct sequence.

15F - Tariff Nbr Not

Logically Related

Tariff Number (col. 30) The multiple tariff numbers given on the line item are not

logically related to each other.

A very common example is tariff 9801.00.1025 U.S. goods

returned. Local practice in some areas has been to report the

tariff number that describes the merchandise as if it were not

U.S. goods returned. While this second tariff number may

be shown on the rated invoice, it should not be reported on

the CBPF-7501.

Tariff 9811.00.60 samples not over $1 or mutilated, is

another common example where a second tariff number

describing the sample is often erroneously reported.




15Q - Fee Code/Total

Fee Does Not Match

User Fees on Line Items

(col. 35), Total User

Fees (block 39

summary)

If this message is the only user fee message on the summary,

it indicates that the block 39 summary total user fees do not

equal the total of the individual line item user fee amounts.

If the summary has other user fee error messages, this

message indicates that the total user fee amount is not correct

because of the user fee errors described in the other

messages. Resolution of those errors will likely fix this one,

too.

The entry filer should review the summary data and ensure

that all required fees are included and correctly calculated,

including merchandise processing (MPF), harbor

maintenance (HMF), dutiable mail fee, and the

commodity-specific fees such as beef, pork, tea, sugar, etc.

The total of all user fee amounts on the lines must be shown

by class code in the block 39 summary.

16E - Value/Quantity

Invalid


Entered Value (col.

33A), Reporting

Quantity And Unit Of

Measure (col. 32)

This error results from misclassification, an incorrect entered

value, or an inaccurate quantity. It occurs when the value

per given quantity doesn't correspond to the tariff

description.

For example, tariff 2204.21.5030 provides for still red wine

valued over $1.05 per liter. If this line item has an entered

value of $10 and a quantity of 20 liters, this error message

occurs because the wine is really valued at only $0.50 per

liter.

First, the entry filer should read the error message carefully

to see which tariff number in the line item has the problem,

and then, which quantity and unit of measure is involved.

Recalculate currency and metric unit conversions (lbs to kg,

for example). Verify quantities and units of measure; if the

reporting unit is DOZ, be sure dozens and not pieces are

reported. Finally, the merchandise may need reclassification

if the quantities and values are correct.

170 - Invalid

Manufacturer Number

Manufacturer ID (box

21)

The manufacturer ID number must be at least 7 positions but

no longer than 15, and contain no spaces, dashes or other

special characters. The first two positions must be a valid

ISO country code or Canadian province code for Canadian

manufacturer/shipper ID codes.

The entry filer should verify the construction of the ID

number from the manufacturer's or shipper's name and

address. CBP Directive 3500-13, dated November 24, 1986,

gives instructions for deriving these codes and Change 2 to

CBP Directive 3500-13, dated July 20, 1989, gives

supplemental instructions for deriving Canadian

manufacturer/shipper ID codes.

176 - Invalid Filer

Code

Filer Code (left of box 1) The filer code is not currently valid in ACS. Check for

typographical errors; confusion of the letters O, I, or Z with

the numbers 0, 1, or 2, or the filer's inadvertent use of the old

broker code.




2AI - Invalid Bond

Type

Bond Type (box 7) For formal entries, the only valid bond type codes are listed

on page QIB-8 of the CATAIR. If the bond type (continuous

bonds) is not appropriate for the Importation, this message

will result.

2AL - Surety Code

Invalid

Bond Number (box 6),

Bond Type (box 7),

Importer Number (box

12)

If the bond type is 8 (continuous) or 9 (single transaction), a

surety code must be reported. All surety codes are

3-position numbers. If the importer has a continuous bond,

the surety code on the summary must match the surety code

on the importer bond record in ACS. When cash is used in

lieu of surety, use code 998.

For U.S. Government importations (bond type 0), and other

entry types not requiring surety (except informals), show

code 999 in box 6.

The entry filer should check with the importer as to the

surety of the bond in use.

2AU - Bill-Of-Lading

Required With It


(box 20), IT Number

(box 17), BL or AWB

Number (box 19)

For all modes of transportation transported in-bond, the bill

of lading number assigned by the importing carrier must also

be shown on the CBPF-7501.

The entry filer can usually obtain the bill of lading number

from the in-bond manifest CBP Form (CBPF) 7512

Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP

Inspection and Permit, or the in-bond carrier if a copy of the

bill of lading is unavailable.

2B1 - Mode Of

Transportation

Required


(box 20)

This message indicates that the mode of transportation code

was omitted. Insert the appropriate code in box 20. The

mode of transportation of the importing carrier (air, rail,

vessel, etc.) must be shown on all formal summaries. The

valid 2-position numeric codes are given in CBP Directive

3550-061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501

completion instructions.

2C0 - Bond Not In

Effect

Bond Surety (box 6),

Bond Type (box 7),


12)

ACS has a bond on file for this importer number with the

bond type and surety as shown on the entry; however, the

bond is not in effect at the time of entry. It has either been

terminated, or it will be effective as of a future date. Check

with the importer as to the correct bond in use; a single

transaction bond may be required.

2CI - Inbond - Invalid

Check Digit

IT Number (box 17) The last position, the check digit, of the AMS master in-bond

number is invalid. Actually, the problem is not necessarily in

the check digit; any mistake in giving the number on arrival

notices over the phone by the carrier or in typing the CBPF-

7501 by the filer can cause this error message.

Under the AMS master in-bond program no actual in-bond

document is produced. Therefore, the entry filer must check

with the carrier to obtain the correct in-bond number.

2C1 - Bond Expired Bond Surety (box 6),

Bond Type (box 7),


12)

The bond shown on the CBPF-7501 has been terminated by

the importer, and is not effective for the entry date of the

summary. The entry filer should check with the importer to

see if a new bond has been executed; if not, a single

transaction bond will be required.




2C3 - Invalid Bond Entry Type (box 2),


Bond Type (box 7),


12)

The importer's bond, as designated by the bond type and

surety, is a valid bond in ACS. However, the bond has an

activity code other than 1 (importer or broker). This error

commonly occurs when an importer has only a drawback

bond, activity code 1a, or an international carrier's bond,

activity code 3.

Formal entries can only be filed by importers or brokers with

a bond with an activity code 1 (importer or broker).

The entry filer should check with the importer to see if there

is a valid importation bond or if a single transaction bond is

required.

2C5 - Non-Govt

Importer - Bond Reqd

Entry Type (box 2),


Bond Type (box 7),


12)

The bond type shown on the CBPF-7501 is 0, the surety

code is 999; however, this importer is not shown as a valid

U.S. Government importer. Therefore, the valid importer's

continuous bond must be shown, or a single transaction bond

executed.

2DF - Carrier Code

Req For Mot 10,11,40


(box 20), Importing

Carrier (box 23)

Census requires that for air shipments (mode of

transportation 40), the 2-position IATA air carrier code is

reported in box 23 of the entry summary.

Currently, a carrier code is required on the entry summary

for vessel shipments (mode of transportation 10, 11) or other

modes of transportation.

The 2-position IATA air carrier codes are listed as Appendix

D in CBP Directive 3550-061, dated September 18, 1992,

CBPF-7501 completion instructions.

20A - Invalid Carrier

Code


(box 20), Importing

Carrier (box 23)

Census requires that for air shipments (mode of

transportation 40), the 2-position IATA air carrier code is

reported in box 23 of the entry summary.

This error occurs when the carrier code given is not a valid

IATA air carrier code. The 2-position IATA air carrier

codes are listed as Appendix D in CBP Directive 3550-061,

dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion

instructions.

If an IATA code is not assigned to an airline, use the

designation *C for Canadian airlines, *F for other foreign

airlines, and *U for U.S. airlines. For an aircraft being

imported (ferried), use **.

215 - Invalid Team

Number

Team Number (upper

right corner of box 3)

This message occurs if the filer transmits a drawback entry

and does not specify one of the acceptable team numbers for

drawback review. The allowable team numbers are listed in

the Drawback summary chapter, Record Identifier D10

(Input) of the of this publication.




216 - Invalid Tariff

Number

Tariff Number (col. 30) This error indicates that the tariff number is missing, or it is

improperly formatted. Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers

are 10 positions. Some chapter 98 and 99 tariff numbers are

8-position numbers. They are to be reported on the CBPF-

7501 with a decimal after positions 4 and 6.

The entry filer should verify the tariff number by consulting

the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (or tariff tape if available),

and correct the entry summary accordingly.

29H - Invalid

Dist/Port/Broker

District/Port Code of

Filing (box 5), Filer

Code (left of box 1)

ACS maintains a table of district/port codes for which a

particular filer is allowed to file entries. This is to ensure

compliance with all licensing requirements.

If the filer is indeed permitted to file entries in this particular

district, then local CBP must update the District Filer Code

(BFB) file showing this filer and port code combination.

365 - IR Tax Not

Applicable


IR Tax (col. 35)

This error results when the tariff number reported is not

subject to IR tax, but a tax amount is given on the entry

summary. Internal Revenue tax only applies to certain

commodities, such as alcoholic beverages, perfume, and

tobacco products.

The entry filer should review the classification, and if

correct, resubmit the CBPF-7501 without the IR tax

amount(s).

366 - Entry Already

Cancelled

Entry Number (box 1) This entry number was previously submitted to CBP and

input into ACS. That entry summary (ENA record) was also

cancelled by CBP. To preserve the audit trail on cancelled

entries; ACS does not permit cancelled entry numbers to be

reused on subsequent transactions, nor will ACS permit the

filer to attempt to transmit an entry summary delete for the

previously cancelled entry number.

The entry filer must assign a new entry number to this

summary.

370 - Entry Belongs

To Another DD/PP

Entry Number (box 1),

Port of Filing (box 5)

This entry number was released for a different port code

from what was submitted on the summary. Regardless of

where the summary is processed, the port of filing on the

summary should always match the port code where the cargo

was actually released.

The filer must delete the summary with the incorrect port of

entry, then must notify the local selectivity site to change the

port code to the correct one. After those actions have been

accomplished, the filer may retransmit the summary with the

correct port code.

371 - IR Tax Required Tariff Number (col. 30),

IR Tax (col. 35)

This error results when the tariff number reported is subject

to IR tax, and the tax amount was not included on the entry

summary. Internal Revenue tax must be assessed against

certain commodities, such as alcoholic beverages, perfume,

and tobacco products.

The entry filer should review the classification, and if

correct, resubmit the CBPF-7501 with the correct the IR tax

amount(s).




381 - Origin Country

Invalid – Unknown


15)

This error results when the country code was omitted from

the entry summary, or if an invalid country code was used.

The country of origin must be reported using the 2-position

ISO country code, as given in Schedule C of the Harmonized

Tariff Schedule.

The filer should verify the correct country of origin and

resubmit with the correct ISO code.

382 - Origin Country:

Imprts Restricted


15)

Commodities from certain countries of origin cannot be

routinely imported into the United States. Special

documents may need to be filed if the merchandise is

admissible, such as for diplomatic usage.

The filer should verify the country of origin, and if correct,

contact local CBP for further information regarding entry or

export of this merchandise. This message will apply on to

border cargo or cargo release transactions.

383 - Country Of

Export Invalid

Exporting Country (box

13)

This error results if the country code is omitted from the

entry summary, or if an invalid country code was used. The

exporting country must be reported using the 2-position ISO

country code, as given in Schedule C of the Harmonized

Tariff Schedule.

The filer should verify the correct exporting country and

resubmit the entry summary with the correct ISO code.

384 - Export Date

Invalid/Conflicting

Export Date (box 14),

Import Date (box 27),

The proper ACS date format is month/day/year or

MMDDYY. Verify that the export date is present on the

CBPF-7501, with a valid date and in proper format.

If the date is valid and format correct, check the relationship

of the export date to the import date and the IT date. Often

this error message appears with a second message that

specifies the other conflicting date. The export date must

occur before, or be the same as the import date.

The entry filer should reverify all dates for logical date

sequencing.

386 - GSP Country

Exp/Orig Conflict


15), Country of Export

(box 13), Tariff Number

(col. 30), Special

Programs Indicator (col.

28 or in front of tariff

number)

The tariff number submitted is eligible for GSP duty-free

treatment for the GSP country of origin shown on the CBPF-

7501. However, part of the provision for GSP eligibility is

that the cargo be a direct export from the country of origin to

the U.S. This error results when the country of export is also

a GSP country, but is not the same as the country of origin

or in the same association of countries. (See General Note 4

(a).)

The filer should verify that the merchandise actually entered

the commerce of the exporting country, and was not simply

transferred to another vessel in that country.




39B - Invalid Duty

Free Claim


15), Country of Export

(box 13), Special



number), Tariff Number

(col. 30)

This error occurs when there is conflicting information on

the line item. For example, if the country of origin is an

insular possession and an Y is shown as the SPI for duty free

treatment, this error message will occur if the country of

export is not the same as the country of origin. General Note

3(a)(iv)(A) specifies that products of insular possessions are

duty free only when directly exported to the United States.

Another example: the country of origin is U.S. and the tariff

number is a Chapter 98 number for products of the U.S.,

however an Y is shown as the SPI. The Y is not correct,

since the U.S. is not considered to be an insular possession

of itself. The Chapter 98 number may be duty free already.

391 - Claim Invalid

For Export Country

Country of Export (box

13), Country of Origin

(box 15), Tariff Number

(col. 30), Special



number)

The tariff number submitted may be eligible for special duty

reduction for the country of origin shown on the CBPF-7501.

However, part of the eligibility requirements for some

special duty reduction programs is that the cargo be directly

exported to the U.S. from the country of origin (or another

country in the same association of countries).

This error can result when the country of export is not the

same as the country of origin (or in the same association of

countries), and the country of export is not eligible for duty

reduction program shown by the special programs indicator.

The filer should verify that the merchandise actually entered

the commerce of the exporting country, and was not simply

transferred to another vessel in that country. Do not claim

any special programs if merchandise is not a direct export to

the U.S.

If this message appears in combination with 392 CLAIM

INVALID FOR ORIGIN COUNTRY, the special duty

reduction claim is not applicable to this line item based on

country of origin.

392 - Claim Invalid

For Origin Country



30), Special Programs



The tariff number and country of origin shown are not

eligible for the special duty reduction program indicated by

the special programs indicator. For example, Tariff

9506628020 is duty-free from most GSP countries; however,

the general notes list Pakistan as an exception to GSP for this

tariff number.

The filer should verify that the country of origin is eligible in

general for the special program claimed. If so, check the

tariff number to see if it allows for special duty reduction

treatment under that program. Finally, refer to the General

notes to make sure that the country of origin is not given as

an exception to that program under that specific tariff

number.




4A3 - Invalid In-Bond

Number

IT Number (box 17) This error message refers to a format problem with the IT

number, in particular, an AMS master in-bond number. The

acceptable 11-position format is VXXNNNNNNNC. The

first position is always V, followed by a 2- position

alphanumeric code, and then a 7-position numeric code and

one check digit.

No spaces or special characters (such as dashes) are

permitted in the in-bond number. If necessary, the filer

should verify the correct master in-bond number with the

AMS carrier.

4H1 - Country/Visa

Country Disagree



30), Visa Number (col.

34D)

Many countries now adhere to the convention of numbering

their textile visas in a standard 9-position format. The first

position is the last number in the year of export. The next

two positions are the ISO code of the country of origin. The

last 6 positions are the actual number of the visa. ACS

verifies that, where appropriate, the country of origin

matches the ISO country code in the visa number.

There is one exception. Certain tariff numbers for sweater

parts assembled in Hong Kong specify that the parts have

been knit in countries other than Hong Kong. Therefore, the

visa number will have HK as the country code, but the

country of origin in box 15 should be other than Hong Kong.

The entry filer should verify that the visa number was

correctly transcribed from the documents onto the entry

summary.

40J - SPI Claim

Invalid For Tariff


Special Programs



The special programs indicator shown does not apply to the

tariff number. For example, this error message would result

if A (GSP) were claimed for Tariff Number 6210.50.5020.

The only valid special programs for this tariff number are IL

(Israel Free Trade), CA (NAFTA for Canada), and MX

(NAFTA for Mexico).

The entry filer should verify that the merchandise has been

classified properly. Check the special duty reduction

programs that apply to that classification. Finally, see if the

country of origin of the merchandise is eligible for any

applicable special programs.

40K - SPI Invalid For

Exp Country

Country of Export (box




The country of export is not eligible for the special program

indicated under any condition, regardless of tariff

classification. For example, if the country of export were

Azerbaijan (column 2), and GSP was claimed, this error

message would result.

Make sure that the country of export is the actual country of

exportation, and not just a transshipment point. If, in this

example, Azerbaijan were the actual country of export, the

GSP claim would be invalid.

40L - SPI Invalid For

Country Of Origin





The country of origin is not eligible for the special program

indicated under any condition, regardless of tariff

classification. For example, one cannot claim Israel Free

Trade if the country of origin is Columbia.




400 - GSP Claim

Invalid For This Tariff

Tariff Number, Special



number)

The tariff number shown is not eligible for duty-free

treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP). The filer should verify proper classification, and

submit any duties due.

401 - CBI Claim

Invalid For This Tariff

Tariff Number, Special



number)

The tariff number shown is not eligible for duty-free

treatment under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).

The filer should verify proper classification, and submit any

duties due.

42J - Invalid

IT/AWB/BL Quantity

Manifest Quantity ABI filers are to report a manifest quantity greater than zero

and rounded off to the nearest whole number for each IT or

bill of lading on the entry summary.

440 - Tariff Nbr

Invalid For Entry Type

Entry Type (box 2),

Tariff Number (col. 30)

TIB entries must reflect a tariff number from the 9813 series

on each line. If any other tariff number appears on a line in

the summary input transmission, this message will result.

452 - Charges Amount

Invalid


(box 20), Country of

Export (box 13), Tariff

Number (col. 30),

Entered Value (col.

33A), Charges (col. 33B)

Charges are to be reported on formal entries for all line items

exceeding $1250 (or $250 for certain textile articles). This

error message result when charges are not reported as

required. For more details see CBP Directive 3550-061,

dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion

instructions, and CBP Directive 3500-07, textiles and textile

products.

458 - Import Date

Invalid/Conflicting

Import Date (box 27),

Export Date (box 14), IT

Date (box 18)

The proper ACS date format is month/day/year or

MMDDYY. Verify that the import date is a valid date (i.e.

not February 31) in proper format.


of the import date to the export date and the IT date. Often

this error message appears with a second message that

specifies the other conflicting date.

The import date must be the same as, or later than the export

date. The import date must be before or the same as the IT

date.

If the IT was prepared in advance and pre-dates the import

date, change the IT date to the import date. By regulation

the IT cannot be in effect before the merchandise has

actually been imported.

484 - Ultimate

Consignee Not On File

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

The ultimate consignee number shown on the entry summary

is not on file in ACS.

This warning message does not prevent further ACS

processing of the entry summary. However, the entry filer

should reverify the number with the importer of record or

ultimate consignee. Complete and submit a CBPF-5106

update transaction to ACS if this is a new ultimate consignee

number.




485 - Reference #

CBPF-4811 Not On

File


12), Reference Number

(box 22)

This message is a warning only; it need not be corrected in

order to complete ACS entry summary processing. ACS

does not show that the CBPF-4811 reference number (box

22) is associated with the importer number.

The CBPF-4811 reference number is the IRS, port-assigned,

or Social Security number for alternate mailing addresses for

courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or refunds. Do not

repeat the importer number given in box 12.

If appropriate, the entry filer should submit a completed

CBPF-4811 form to local CBP.

486 - Invalid

Consignee Number

Format

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

The ultimate consignee number must be reported in the

acceptable formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-33,

CBPF-7501 completion instructions. Note that the letters O,

I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS number suffix (however,

there are some exceptions for importer numbers assigned

prior to this rule). There is no dash between the IRS number

and the 2-position suffix.

The entry filer should check first for typographical errors; it

may then be necessary to check with the importer and/or

consignee to obtain the correct consignee number.

487 - Invalid

Reference Number

Format

Reference Number (box

22)

The CBPF-4811 reference number is the IRS, port-assigned,

or Social Security number for alternate mailing addresses for

courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or refunds. Do not

repeat the importer number given in box 12.

The CBPF-4811 reference number must be reported in the

acceptable formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-33,

CBPF-7501 completion instructions. Note that the letters O,

I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS number suffix (however,

there are some exceptions for importer numbers assigned

prior to this rule). There is no dash between the IRS number

and the 2-position suffix.

The entry filer should check first for typographical errors. If

appropriate, the entry filer should submit a completed CBPF-

4811 form to local CBP.




506 - Calc. Duty Does

Not Match Est



15), Reporting

Quantities And Units of

Measure (col. 32), Duty

Amount (col. 35)

This general message means that the ACS-computed duty

amount doesn't match the filer's total estimated duty amount,

based on the information provided. It often appears together

with other messages that more specifically identify the

problem.

Sometimes enough information is provided on the CBPF-

7501 for ACS to actually compute the duty, which doesn't

match the filer's duty figure. This might happen, for

example, if the country of origin is column 2, but the filer

used the column 1 duty rate.

At other times, ACS doesn't actually have enough

information to compute the duty, and again this error

message will result. For example, if the duty rate is $.50 per

piece, but the number of pieces was omitted, ACS cannot

calculate the duty due to verify the filer's estimated duty

amount.

In both of these examples, additional error messages would

have been given to describe the specific problem. Correcting

the error(s) identified in these other messages will usually

correct this one as well.

Sometimes this error message appears without other error

messages. ACS allows a certain tolerance on the duty

calculation for each line, as well as on the total duty amount.

For example, the tolerance is $.50 on the each line item duty,

and $.50 for the total duty, on a two line entry summary. If

the filer computes the duty on line 001 as $45.13 and ACS

computes it as $45.60, that line will be considered error-free,

because the difference is only $.47.

However, in our example, line 002 is identical to line 001

except for the manufacturer ID Line 002 is also considered

error-free, again because the difference in the filer's

estimated duty and ACS's calculated duty is only $.47. But

the total difference between the filer's amount and the ACS

amount is $.96, which exceeds the $.50 tolerance for the

total duty. Therefore, this message appears by itself because

only the total tolerance is exceeded.

The entry filer should check to see why his duty amounts are

not calculated within ACS tolerances. If the filer is using the

correct duty rate, the usual differences in rounding during

calculation amount to only pennies. Quite often, the

tolerance is exceeded because the incorrect tariff rates are

used for the date of entry (or IT date as appropriate).

508 - Total Tax Does

Not Match Est

IRS Tax On Line Items

(col. 35), Total IRS Tax

(box 38)

The total IRS tax amount in box 38 is not equal to the total

of the individual line item IRS tax amounts.

The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the IRS tax.




510 - Total Add Does

Not Match Est

Antidumping Duty

(ADD) On Line Items

(col. 35), Total

Antidumping Duty

(block 39 summary)

The total antidumping duty amount in the block 39 summary

is not equal to the total of the individual line item

antidumping duty amounts.

The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the antidumping

duties.

594 - Invalid

District/Port Of

Unlading

U.S. Port of Unlading

(box 26), Mode of


The U.S. district/port of unlading code is a 4-position

numeric code which can be found as Schedule D in the tariff

schedules or can be queried through the Extract Reference

File chapter of this document. This code must be reported

for all vessel and air shipments. An entry filer will get this

error message if the code is missing or invalid.

618 - Surety Revoked Surety Code (box 6) The surety company as designated by the code in box 6 is no

longer recognized by CBP as a valid surety. The entry filer

should check with the importer to see if a new bond has been

executed or if a single transaction bond is required.

629 - Missing/Invalid

Consignee Number

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

Except for informal entries, the ultimate consignee number is

required on all entry summaries. This message will result if

the consignee number has been omitted.

For consolidated summaries, enter zeros in this block in the

IRS number format, e.g. 00-0000000. See CBP Directive

3550-061, CBPF-7501 completion instructions, for the

proper consignee number formats.

The entry filer should check with the importer or ultimate

consignee for the correct consignee number.

630 - Invalid Mode Of

Transportation


(box 20), Entry Type

(box 2)

This error results when the mode of transportation shown on

the summary is not a valid code. See CBP Directive 3550-

061 dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion

instructions for the proper mode of transportation formats.

The mode of transportation (air, rail, vessel, etc.) must be

shown on all formal summaries, and is indicated by a

2-position numeric code, such as 11 for vessel,

containerized.

641 - Invalid CVD or

ADD Entry

Entry Type (box 2),

Countervailing Case

Number (col. 30B),

Antidumping Case

Number (col. 30B)

Summaries containing line items subject to countervailing

and antidumping duties should be assigned entry types 03

and 07. See CBP Directive 3550-061 dated September 18,

1992, CBPF-7501 completion instructions for the proper

formats. This error results when there is at least one

countervailing or antidumping case number shown on the

entry summary, and the entry type code given is other than

03 or 07; or the entry type given is 03 or 07, and there is no

countervailing or antidumping case number on the summary.

643 - AWB-BL

Invalid/Missing

Bill of Lading/Air

Waybill Number (box

19), Mode of


The bill of lading or air waybill number is required if the

mode of transportation is air (code 40, 41) or sea (codes 10

or 11). Do not insert spaces, dashes or other special

characters in the bill of lading number. Effective April 4,

1989, all vessel shipments are required to use a unique bill of

lading number. This format is explained in Administrative

Message #267, dated December 12, 1988.




646 - Importer

Number Not On File


12)

The importer number shown on the entry summary is not on

file in ACS. The entry filer should reverify the number with

the importer of record. Complete and submit a CBPF-5106

update transaction to ACS.

658 - Invalid Importer

Number Format


12)

The importer number must be reported in the acceptable

formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-061, dated

September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion instructions.

Note that the letters O, I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS

number suffix (however, there are some exceptions for

importer numbers assigned prior to this rule). There is no

dash between the IRS number and the 2- position suffix.

The entry filer should check first for typographical errors; it

may then be necessary to check with the importer to obtain

the correct number.

659 - Importer On

Region Sanction List


12)

This importer number is on the regional list of importers on

sanction. Usually, if an importer is on sanction, he is

required to file live entries with payment of duties by cash or

certified check. The entry filer should check with local CBP

to see what procedures should be followed in each individual

case.

660 - Importer On

Nat'l Sanction List


12)

This importer number is on the national list of importers on

sanction. Usually, if an importer is on sanction, he is

required to file live entries with payment of duties by cash or

certified check. The entry filer should check with local CBP

to see what procedures should be followed in each individual

case.

662 - Importer

Number Is Voided


12)

A voided importer number cannot be used. Find correct

number from importer status.

680 - Bond Not On

File


12), Bond Number (box

6), Bond Type (box 7)

The bond number and type given on the entry summary are

not shown in ACS for the importer of record number. If the

importer has very recently filed a continuous bond, this

message may mean that CBP has not yet input the bond

information into ACS.

The entry filer should check with the importer as to the

correct bond in use. A single transaction bond may be

required.

689 - It Number With

No It Date

IT Number (box 17), IT

Date (box 18)

If the first entry against a shipment was an in-bond

transportation entry, both the IT number and IT date must be

reported on the entry summary. This message indicates that

an IT number was reported, but the IT date was omitted.

69A - Origin

Country/Tariff Nbr

Invalid



30)

Some tariff numbers are defined as the product of a specific

country. This error message results when the country of

origin shown is not the proper country of origin for the tariff

classification.

For example, tariff 0406.90.0810 is for certain cheddar

cheese produced in Canada. The country of origin reported

with this classification must be Canada. If the country of

origin is not Canada, another tariff classification will apply.




693 - Invalid Missing

Document Code

Missing Documents (box

16)

Missing documents are noted on the entry summary using

the 2-position numeric codes listed in CBP Directive 3550-

061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion

instructions. This error results when the code shown on the

entry summary is not on that list, or if it contains special

characters or letters.

739 - Additional Tariff

Nbrs Required

Tariff Number (col. 30) There are some tariff numbers that always require the

reporting of at least one other tariff number in order to

completely describe the merchandise. One such example

would be certain clocks, where components must be

separately reported under different tariff numbers, even if all

the individually named components are not included in the

shipment.

Another example would be merchandise that is covered by

temporary legislation, denoted by a Chapter 99 tariff

number. Both the Chapter 99 number and the tariff number

from Chapters 1-97 must be reported.

The entry filer should refer to the tariff schedule for

complete classification of the merchandise, reading all

relevant section Chapter Notes and footnotes.

746 - Line Item Value

Missing

Entered Value (col. 33A) A value must be shown for each line item reported on the

CBPF-7501. If the entered value is less than fifty cents,

show 0 (zero) instead of leaving a blank.

79K - Tariff Nbr Not

Now Active


Entry Date (box 4), IT

Date (box 18)

The tariff number in this line item is not an active tariff

number for the given entry date (or IT date in the case of

non-quota merchandise). The tariff number has either

expired, or will become active in the future. Verify the entry

and/or IT dates, and reclassify with an active tariff number

as necessary.

79N - Tariff Not

Active For It Date

79M - Tariff Nbr Not

On Database

Tariff Number (col. 30) The tariff number indicated in this line item is not a valid

number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, or may never

have existed. The filer should verify that the most current

Harmonized Update has been downloaded from ABI.

798 - Duty Free-Status

Conflict


Special Programs


front of tariff number),

Duty Amount (col. 35)

This error message results from a conflict between the duty

amount and either the tariff number or a special program

indicator which allows for duty-free entry.

For example, tariff 9808003000 (emergency war materials)

must reflect a duty of zero in the record with the associated

Chapter 1-97 tariff number. If a duty amount greater than

zero is transmitted, this error will result.




800 - No Match For

Est/Comp Duties

Entry Date (box 4), IT

Date (box 18), Tariff

Number (col. 30),

Country Of Origin (box

15), Reporting

Quantities and Units of

Measure (col. 32), Duty

Amount (col. 35)

This general message means that the ACS-computed duty

amount doesn't match the entry filer's estimated duty amount

for the line item, based on the information provided. It

sometimes appears with other messages that identify other

incorrect or missing information.

ACS does allow for a small variation between the calculated

and estimated amounts, to allow for differences in rounding

figures. This message indicates that the ACS tolerance has

been exceeded on the line item or for the entire entry.

Sometimes enough information is provided on the CBPF-

7501 for ACS to compute the duty, but the ACS calculation

doesn't match the filer's estimated duty amount. This might

happen, for example, if the country of origin is Column 2,

but the filer used the Col I duty rate. It would also occur

when the special program indicator was omitted, but a zero

duty amount was shown. Another example would be if the

filer is using the wrong rate in effect for the date of entry or

IT.

At other times, ACS doesn't have enough information to

compute the duty, and again this error message will result.

For example, if the duty rate is $.50 per piece, but the

number of pieces was omitted, ACS cannot calculate the

duty due to verify the filer's estimated duty amount.

Fixing the error(s) identified in other error messages will

usually correct this one as well.

822 - Ult Consignee

Number Voided

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

This error results occasionally when a consignee number has

not been part of an import transaction with CBP in the last

18 months or is a duplicate of a previously created number.

The filer should file a completed CBPF-5106 with local

CBP, making sure the ZIP code is included.

824 - Ult Cons On

Region Sanction

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

This consignee number is on the regional sanction list. The

filer should check with local CBP to see what procedures

should be followed in each individual case.

825 - Ult Cons On

Nat'l Sanction

Ultimate Consignee

Number (box 10)

This consignee number is on the national sanction list. The

filer should check with local CBP to see what procedures

should be followed in each individual case.

89E - Fee Code

Entered/Not Required

Entry Type (box 2),



30), User Fees (col. 30,

31)

This error message results if a fee is reported on the CBPF-

7501 that is not required to be paid. For example, if the

country of origin is Barbados (a CBI country), the

merchandise-processing fee is not required since CBI

countries are exempt from this fee, whether or not the CBI

duty-free treatment is claimed. Also, the merchandise-

processing fee is not required for American goods returned

under tariff 9801.00.10, repaired goods under tariff

9802.00.40, and set components entered with a “v” on the 50

record.




89F - Fee Code

Required But Not

Entered

Entry Type (box 2),



30), User Fees (col. 30,

31)

This error message results if the merchandise processing fee

was not reported on a formal entry when the tariff number is

not exempt or the country of origin is not LDDC, CBI, or a

U.S. insular possession. This error message also occurs

when a commodity-specific fee, such as pork, tea, or cotton

is not reported with the corresponding tariff number.

89H - Est Fee No

Match To Computed

Fee

Entry Date (box 4),


Entered Value (col.

33A), Quantities and

Units of Measure (col.

32)

The entry filer's estimated fee amount does not match the fee

computed by ACS, based on the information provided.

For example, the merchandise processing fee percentage (%)

is determined by the entry date, and is adjusted annually. If

the error is on the MPF, the entry filer should verify the

correct rate for the date of entry, and calculate the fee

accordingly.

89K - Total Detail Fee

Not = Est Fee

User Fees On Line Items

(col. 35), Total User

Fees (block 39

summary)

If this message is the only user fee message on the summary,

it indicates that the block 39 summary total user fees do not

exactly equal the total of the individual line item user fee

amounts.

If the summary has other user fee error messages, this

message indicates that the total user fee amount is not correct

because of the user fee errors described in the other

messages. Resolution of those errors will likely fix this one,

too.

The entry filer should review the summary data and ensure

that all required fees are included and correctly calculated,

including merchandise processing (MPF), harbor

maintenance (HMF), dutiable mail fee, and

commodity-specific fees such as beef, pork, tea, sugar, etc.

The total of all user fee amounts on the lines must be shown

by class code in the block 39 summary

915 - It Date/Date Of

Imp Inconsistent

IT Date (box 18), Import

Date (box 27)

If the merchandise was transported in-bond, both the IT

number and IT date must be reported. The proper ACS date

format is month/day/year or MMDDYY. Verify that the IT

date is present, and is a valid date in proper format.


of the IT date to the import date. This message can also

appear with a second message that specifies yet another

conflicting date, such as date of export. The export and

import dates must be before or the same as the IT date. For

example, an air shipment is often exported, imported and

transported in-bond all on the same date.

If the IT was prepared in advance and predates the import

date, change the IT date to the import date. By regulation,

the IT entry cannot be in effect before the merchandise has

actually been imported.




961 - Tot Est Duty Not

= Tot Est Line Duty

Duty Amounts On Line

Items (col. 35), Total

Duty (box 37)

The total duty amount does not equal the total of the

individual line-item duty amounts. Unlike the duty

calculation tolerance discussed under message #506 which

allows for a slight variation in the duty calculations, the total

of all line item duties must be exactly the same as the total

given in box 37.

The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the duty

amounts.


April 2011 Glossary GLO-1

Glossary

The Glossary identifies document-specific and ACS

terminology and is provided for reference.

ABI Automated Broker Interface. An integral part of the Automated

Commercial System (ACS), ABI is the means by which brokers or

importers transmit entry and release data to the U.S. Customs and

Border Protection (CBP). ABI entries are identified by either an

ABI/N (non-statement) or ABI/S (statement) next to the entry type

code in block 2 of the CBP Form CBPF-7501, Entry Summary.

Through ABI, brokers are permitted to pay entries individually (non-

statement) or by batch (statement).

ACH Automated Clearinghouse. An electronic payment program that

allows ABI filers to pay CBP duties, taxes, and fees with one

electronic transaction.

ACS Automated Commercial System. The system used by CBP to track,

control, and process all commercial goods imported into the United

States.

ADD/CVD Antidumping/Countervailing Duty

AII Automated Invoice Interface

Alpha or Alphabetic All letters, A through Z, and spaces.

Alphanumeric Having only letter, numbers and spaces.

AMS Automated Manifest System for air and ocean carriers.

Antidumping Duty Selling below home market prices or cost of manufacture with

material injury to an U.S. manufacturer is called dumping.

Antidumping duties are levied upon further importation of the

merchandise.

Application Identifier A 2-position code in a record which identifies the type of application

data in the transaction file and the task to be performed; for example,

EI = Entry Summary Input.

Automated Invoice

Interface (AII)

AII permits invoice data to be transmitted electronically to the CBP

Data Center.

Beef and Pork Fee An assessment collected on importation of cattle, hogs, beef, pork

and products. The assessment varies according to tariff number. The

class code for beef is 053 and 054 for pork.

Bill of Lading A negotiable instrument that allows the carrier to transport a

merchandise shipment from a shipper to a consignee.

Bill of Lading

Number

The alphanumeric code issued by a carrier that references an

individual cargo shipment in a manifest.



Block Control Header

Record

Often referred to as the B record, this header record identifies the

detail data to follow and also allows for separating data into groups

by districts/ports of processing or filers.

Block Control Trailer

Record

Commonly referred to as the Y record, this trailer record is paired

with the block control header record and signals the end of the block

of data.

Blueberry Fee An assessment collected on imported blueberries. The class code is

106.

Cargo Release Delivery authorized by CBP permitting merchandise to enter the

commerce of the United States.

CBI Caribbean Basin Initiative resulting from the Caribbean Economic

Recovery Act.

CBPF-3461 CBP Form (CBPF) 3461, Entry/Immediate Delivery.

CBPF-7501 CBP Form (CBPF) 7501, Entry Summary

Character Having letters, numbers, or special characters such as @, -, $ and

spaces.

Class Code Each collection must be properly coded using a classification code to

identify the proper CBP account for deposit of monies collected.

Multiple class codes may be required to properly distribute a

collection.

Communications

Interface Program

Programs developed to send and receive data.

Consolidated Entry

Summary

On a consolidated entry summary, an entry filer has combined or

consolidated several releases into one entry summary package to be

submitted for duty payment. It can be either a formal or informal

entry. Consolidated entry summaries are identified by an alphabetic

code C following the check digit of the entry number; e.g.,

888/0967534-8C.

Cotton Fee An assessment collected on imported upland cotton and products

containing upland cotton. The class code is 056.

Countervailing Duty Countervailing duty is levied when imported merchandise receives a

bounty or grant when exported with material injury to an U.S.

manufacturer.

CSMS Cargo Systems Messaging Service

Data Element User-entered or system generated data that collectively make up a

record or report.

District/Port Code A 4-position numeric identifier referring to each CBP district and port

of entry. Valid district/port codes can be queried through the Extract

Reference File chapter of this document.

Drawback Drawback is a refund of duties paid upon certain imported goods that

are manufactured and re-exported, never used within the United

States and re-exported, or never used within the United States and

destroyed under CBP supervision.

Duty Ad valorem and/or specific rates assessed on the entered value of

merchandise entering the United States and other countries.

EI Common term used for entry summary input application identifier.



Electronic Invoicing The ability to transmit invoice data electronically through the

Automated Invoice Interface (AII).

Entry Documentation required by and submitted to CBP by an entry filer to

secure release of imported merchandise from CBP custody. The

entry package usually consists of a CBPF-3461 or CBPF-3461A, the

invoice, a packing list and any special release forms including other

Government agency forms.

Entry Number The unique numeric identifier referencing the documentation filed

with CBP to secure release and duty payment of imported

merchandise.

Entry Summary CBP Form CBPF-7501. The entry summary describes and properly

codes the imported merchandise. The entry filer has 10 working days

after release of the merchandise to file an entry summary and pay

whatever duties, fees, and taxes are due.

Filer or Filer Code A unique 3-position alphanumeric identifier assigned by

Headquarters to ABI participants who file their own entries.

FIRMS Code Facilities Information and Resources Management System (FIRMS)

code identifies the CBP facility where goods are located.

Foreign Trade Zone

(FTZ)

Secured areas legally outside of a nation’s CBP territory.

FROB Foreign Remain On Board

GATT General Agreement on Tariff and Trade

General Order (G.O.) Premises owned or leased by the U.S. Government and used for the

storage of merchandise undergoing CBP examination or under

seizure, or pending final release from CBP custody. Unclaimed

merchandise stored in such premises is held under “general order”.

GI Common term used for cargo release certification input application

identifier.

GSP Generalized System of Preferences.

Harmonized System

(HTS)

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Code System in ACS.

Hass Avocado Fee An assessment collected on imported Hass avocado. The class code

is 107.

HI Common term used for cargo release input application identifier.

HMF Harbor Maintenance Fee.

Honey Fee An assessment collected on imported honey. The class code is 055.

House Bill Number An alphanumeric identifier that references an individual cargo

shipment consolidated under a master bill of lading.

HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated

published by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

HTS Number or

Tariff Number

An 8- or 10-position alphanumeric code assigned to various

commodities listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

States Annotated.

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization



Import Specialist CBP officer responsible for the admissibility, examination and

appraisement, classification, liquidation, and statistical reporting of

entries.

In-bond The act of transporting a cargo shipment from a port of unlading to

another port for entry or disposition under bond.

Informal Entry Informal entries are filed for personal shipments of any value, for

certain commercial shipments valued at $1250 or less and for certain

textile shipments valued at $250 or less. Informal entries can be filed

on the Entry Summary, CBPF-7501, and are identified by the

numeric entry type code 11 in block 2. They can also be filed on an

Informal Entry, CBPF-5119A.

Informal

Merchandise Fee

An assessment for Informal entry summaries. The class code is 311.

IRS Tax Internal Revenue Service tax. IRS tax is paid in addition to duty on

shipments of alcohol and tobacco.

ISO Code A 2-position alphabetic International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) code for countries. For example, the ISO code

for Mexico is MX, while the code for Spain is ES. A complete listing

is included in Schedule C of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).

ISF Importer Security Filing

IT Immediate Transportation. In-bond movement transporting a cargo

shipment from the port of unlading to the in-land port of destination

under bond for entry or disposition.

JCL Job Control Language

Lime Fee An assessment collected on imported limes. The class code is 102.

Liquidation Date The date an entry has been liquidated by CBP.

Mango Fee An assessment collected on imported mangos. The class code is 108.

Manual Surcharge

Fee

A surcharged fee assessed for any formal entry submitted by an ABI

filer who is not certified for Cargo Release processing in at least one

port location. The class code is 500.

Manufacture ID or

MID

Manufacturer identification code constructed using specific segments

of the manufacturer’s or shipper’s, name and address. Refer to CBP

Directive 3500-13 dated November 24, 1986, for instructions on

determining the manufacturer ID.

Mod Act A short and informal title used to refer to the CBP modernization

provisions contained in Title VI of the North American Free Trade

Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182). The primary

purpose of Title VI is to streamline and automated the commercial

operations of the CBP. The Title is also intended to improve

compliance with CBP laws and provide safeguards, uniformity, and

due process rights for importers.

MPF Merchandise Processing Fee.

Mushroom Fee An assessment collected on imported fresh mushrooms. The class

code is 103.

NIL National Importer Liquidation



NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement. A preferential trade

agreement among Canada, Mexico and the United States covering

trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, government procurement,

investment, services and related matters, intellectual property,

administrative, institutional and other provisions. The objectives of

NAFTA are to eliminate barriers to trade, facilitate the cross-border

movement of goods and services, promote conditions of fair

competition, increase investment opportunities, provide adequate and

effective protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights,

create effective procedures for the implementation and application of

this agreement, and to establish a framework for further trilateral,

regional and multilateral cooperation to expand and enhance the

benefits of this agreement within the territories of the signatory

countries.

Numeric Having only numbers.

Password A 5- to 8-position character code assigned by the user allowing

access to ACS.

Port A 2-position numeric identifier that identifies each CBP port of entry.

Port of Entry The port where the entry is filed.

Port of Unlading The U.S. port of call in which cargo shipments are discharged.

Potato Fee An assessment collected on imported tablestock potatoes, processed

potato products and seed potatoes. The class code is 090.

Quota Under a quota, only a certain amount of the designated merchandise

can be entered into the commerce of the United States during a

specific time period. Under an absolute quota, once the specified

amount of merchandise has been entered, no more can be entered

until the next opening. Under a tariff-rate quota, a certain amount

may be entered at a reduced rate of duty. Once that amount has been

entered, a higher rate of duty is charged.

Record Identifier A collection of data elements that make up the full record.

Release Port Port where the merchandise is released by CBP. The port code

shown in block 5 of the CBPF-7501, Entry Summary, indicates the

port of release.

RLF A program for electronic entry filers which allows the transmission of

entry/ entry summary data from one location for cargo arriving at a

second location in which the filer is not located (if an importer) or is

not licensed (if a broker).

SCAC Standard Carrier Alpha Code. The carrier identifier issued by the

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).

Selectivity Automated method of designating imported merchandise for

examination by a CBP inspector or commodity specialist.

Sheep Fee An assessment collected on imported sheep and sheep products. The

class code is 105.

Sorghum Fee An assessment collected on imported sorghum. The class code is

109.

SPI Special Program Indicator



Sugar Fee An assessment collected on imported sugar. The class code is 079.

System Generated Data elements provided by ACS from other records, files or the actual

operating system.

Transaction Control

Header Record

Commonly referred to as the A record, this header record identifies

the user and signals the beginning of a transaction file.

Transaction Control

Trailer Record

Commonly referred to as the Z record, this trailer record is paired

with the transaction control header record and signals the end of the

transaction file.

Vessel Code A unique alphanumeric code that positively identifies a specific

vessel.

Watermelon Fee An assessment collected on imported watermelons. The class code is

104.