| Title: | ACS Computer System Changes for the Prior Notice Final Rule Implementation |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2009-10-30 |
| To: | abi |
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TO: ALL FILERS
FROM: CBP
SUBJECT: ACS COMPUTER SYSTEM CHANGES FOR THE PRIOR NOTICE FINAL RULE IMPLEMENTATION
The modifications to the CBP Automated Commercial System (ACS) that are necessary to accommodate the FDA Prior Notice Final Rule implementation on May 6, 2009, are outlined in this message.
The previous CSMS message concerning the May 6, 2009 implementation is 09-000213 with the title: OGA-FDA Prior Notice Final Implementation 05/06/09, dated May 4, 2009.
The planned date for the ACS programming changes to be moved to production is January 13, 2010.
The modifications listed below will affect FDA Prior Notice data when it is submitted in one of the ABI CBP applications listed below:
WP – PN FDA/BTA Submission
HI - Cargo Release
HN - Border Cargo Release
EI - ACS Entry Summary
AE - ACE Entry Summary
CP - OGA Correction/Replace
The following changes will be made to the FDA prior notice edits and will be updated in Appendix O of the CATAIR:
1) Multiple FD05 records for affirmation of compliance codes “CNO” – Container
Number and “RNO” – Rail Car Number will be permitted for the WP.
2) The submitter and transmitter fax number fields will be changed from required to optional as listed below:
a) Submitter Fax # - The edit will be changed from required to optional
for the SFX affirmation of compliance code.
b) Transmitter Fax # - SFX is also used for this field and will operate
the same way.
3) The following registration exemptions will be removed for the affirmation of compliance code “FME” - “FDA PN Manufacturer Registration Exemption Affirmation of Compliance Code” and if transmitted will cause a reject.
G Individual gift label name/address in lieu of registration #
(21 CFR 1.281(a)(6), (b)(5) and (c)(6))
I Samples - quality assurance, research or analysis purposes only
J U.S. manufacturing facility that is not required to register
L Unable to determine the identity of manufacturer - providing identity
of manufacturer's headquarters
M Unable to determine the identity of manufacturer or headquarters -
invoicing firm's identity
O Gift pack for non-business purposes - providing single prior notice
and identity of packer
The existing error code and message will be provided for the ABI filer when rejects occur.
4) The edit for the Importer/Consignee field is currently required and it will be changed to optional as listed below:
Importer/Consignee for T&E’s
5) A new affirmation of compliance code “TEM” will be created for the Transmitter Email Address and will be transmitted in one of the acceptable CBP applications via the FD05 record. This new affirmation of compliance code will be mandatory. When “TEM” is transmitted in an FD05 record the same field length, rules will apply as listed in the Other Government Agencies section of the CATAIR, Page OGA-36, for Record Identifier FD05 (Input).
6) The country of the license plate for privately owned vehicles is no longer required, but the license plate number and the State or Province that issued the plate is still required.
If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Client Representative or call 703-650-3500.