CSMS Message: 18-000472

Title:Voiding Inactive Importer of Record Numbers
Date:2018-08-07
To:abi,acep,acer,air,edi,newace,ocean,rail,truck
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This message is a reminder to the trade community that, in accordance with 19 CFR 24.5(e) (https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2012-title19-vol1/pdf/CFR-2012-title19-vol1-sec24-5.pdf), CBP will void any importer identification number in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) that is deemed to be inactive, i.e., not used for a period of one year and does not have an outstanding transaction to which it must be associated.

Additional information, including the process by which a voided importer of record may be reinstated, can be found at:

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/trade-community/outreach-programs/bonds/bond-centralization-program/voided-importer-faq

Should you have questions, please contact CBP's Office of Trade, Commercial Operations, Revenue and Entry (CORE) Division at otentrysummary@cbp.dhs.gov.

Referenced By

CSMS #18-000633, 18-000603, 18-000568