CSMS Message: 18-000184

On February 24, 2018, CBP implemented the Drawback requirements mandated by Section 906 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement ACT of 2015 (TFTEA). CBP issued Drawback interim policy reflecting CBP's tentative and conditional framework for drawback pending the issuance of a Final Rule to implement the regulatory changes pending for TFTEA-Drawback claims.

CBP updated language in the interim policy document regarding mixed-use claims and claims with underlying entries that are the subject of reconciliation. Previous policy required documentation for mixed-use claims and claims with reconciled underlying entry summaries to be uploaded into DIS as part of a complete claim, within 24-hours of claim acceptance in ACE. Revised language updates the interim policy document to allow filers to submit DIS uploads for mixed-use claims within 30-days from the time the filer receives the mixed-use informational message in ACE. Revised language also updates the interim policy document to allow filers to submit DIS uploads for reconciliation within 30- days of the liquidation of all reconciliation entries associated with imports on the drawback claim.

As the regulatory process and automation coalesce, CBP may issue additional guidance in order to keep members of the trade apprised of future changes and requirements. The Policy office stands behind our commitment to work with the trade during ACE Drawback deployment, the transition period and beyond.

Please send questions or comments to OTDRAWBACK@cbp.dhs.gov or DRAWBACKCERTIFICATION@cbp.dhs.gov.