CSMS Message: 17-000300

Filers may transmit quota opening entry summaries in 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 low duty rate. Filers who transmit entry summaries late after 12 noon Eastern time will have entry summaries accepted into quota module, but may not receive opening moment status. Further processing for late submissions will not occur unless the quota does not fill.
Filers experiencing transmission problems should contact the ABI client representative and immediately notify the Headquarters Quota Branch at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov or 202-863-6560. Entry summaries with transmission issues submitted late will be reviewed and handled by Headquarters Quota Branch on a case by case basis.