CSMS Message: 17-000291

Opening Moment Quota Entry Summaries may be transmitted into the ACE Quota Module on opening day from 12 o’clock midnight until 12 o’clock noon Eastern Time Zone only. Entries must be submitted timely and in proper form (error free) to take advantage of the in-quota duty rate. Entry Summaries transmitted late after 12 noon Eastern Time will be accepted into ACE but the presented time will be converted back to their local time. This helps Trade Transformation Office and HQ Quota Branch identify the entry summaries transmitted late. Late transmitted quota entry summaries may not be allowed in Opening Moment Quotas. Filers experiencing transmission problems must notify their ACE Client Representatives and HQ Quota Branch immediately at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov or 202-863-6560. HQ Quota Branch will review the situation and decide on a case by case basis if entry summaries will be accepted into the quota opening.