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Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements
Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-1
Appendix B
Valid Codes
This appendix lists valid Automated Commercial System (ACS) codes.
Valid codes to be used in ACS are presented in the following order:
Bond Type Codes
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Country and Currency Codes
Canadian/Mexican Province Codes
Location Identifiers
Entry Type Codes
Missing Document Codes
Mode of Transportation Codes
Related Document Identifiers
Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
IRS Excise Tax/Fee Codes
Equipment Description Codes
Amendment Codes
Reference Qualifiers
Primary Special Program Indicator Codes
Country Special Programs Indicator Codes
Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes
Container/Equipment Types
Bond Type Codes
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This section lists valid bond types for each entry type. For a description of the entry type codes,
refer to the Entry Type Codes section in this chapter.
Bond Type Codes
Entry Types Governmen
t Importer
Non-Government
Importer
01 8, 9 8, 9
02 8, 9 8, 9
03 8, 9 8, 9
04 0 0
05 8, 9 8, 9
06 8, 9 8, 9
07 8, 9 8, 9
11 0, 8, 9 0, 8, 9
12 0, 8 0, 8
21 8, 9 8, 9
22 8, 9 8, 9
41 8, 9 8, 9
42 8, 9 8, 9
43 8, 9 8, 9
51 8, 9, 0 8, 9
52 8, 9, 0 8, 9
Valid bond type codes are:
0 = No bond required
8 = Continuous bond
9 = Single transaction bond
Note: If the bond type is 0 for entry types 51 and 52, the surety code 999 is
required.
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
This section provides a complete listing of valid International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) Country and Currency Codes. It is provided for reference.
ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
AFGHANISTAN AF Afghani AFN
ALBANIA AL Lek ALL
ALGERIA DZ Algerian Dinar DZD
AMERICAN SAMOA AS US Dollar USD
ANDORRA AD Euro EUR
ANGOLA AO Kwanza AOA
ANGUILLA AI East Caribbean Dollar XCD
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AG East Caribbean Dollar XCD
ARGENTINA AR Argentine Peso ARS
ARMENIA AM Armenian Dram AMD
ARUBA AW Aruban Guilder AWG
AUSTRALIA AU Australian Dollar AUD
AUSTRIA AT Euro EUR
AZERBAIJAN AZ Azerbaijanian Manat AZN
BAHAMAS BS Bahamian Dollar BSD
BAHRAIN BH Bahraini Dinar BHD
BANGLADESH BD Taka BDT
BARBADOS BB Barbados Dollar BBD
BELARUS BY Belarussian Ruble BYR
BELGIUM BE Euro EUR
BELIZE BZ Belize Dollar BZD
BENIN BJ CFA Franc BCEAO 1 XOF
BERMUDA BM Bermudian Dollar BMD
BHUTAN BT Indian Rupee INR
Ngultrum BTN
BOLIVIA BO Bolivian BOB
Mvdol BOV
BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA BA Convertible Marks BAM
BOTSWANA BW Pula BWP
BOUVET ISLAND BV Norwegian Krone NOK
BRAZIL BR Brazilian Real BRL
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY IO US Dollar USD
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BN Brunei Dollar BND
BULGARIA BG Bulgarian Lev BGN
BURKINA FASO BF CFA Franc BCEAO 1 XOF
BURUNDI BI Burundi Franc BIF
CAMBODIA KH Riel KHR
CAMEROON, CM CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF
CANADA CA Canadian Dollar CAD
CAPE VERDE CV Cape Verde Escudo CVE
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
CAYMAN ISLANDS KY Cayman Islands Dollar KYD
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CF CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF
CHAD TD CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF
CHILE CL Chilean Peso CLP
CHINA CN Yuan Renminbi CNY
CHRISTMAS ISLANDS CX Australian Dollar AUD
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS CC Australian Dollar AUD
COLOMBIA CO Colombian Peso COP
COMOROS KM Comoros Franc KMF
CONGO CG CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF
CONGO , THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CD Franc Congolais CDF
COOK ISLANDS CK New Zealand Dollar NZD
COSTA RICA CR Costa Rican Colon CRC
COTE D’IVOIRE CI CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF
CROATIA HR Croatian Kuna HRK
CUBA CU Cuban Peso CUP
CYPRUS CY Euro EUR
CZECH REPUBLIC CZ Czech Koruna CZK
DENMARK DK Danish Krone DKK
DJIBOUTI DJ Djibouti Franc DJF
DOMINICA DM East Caribbean Dollar XCD
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DO Dominican Peso DOP
ECUADOR EC US Dollar USD
EGYPT EG Egyptian Pound EGP
EL SALVADOR SV El Salvador Colon SVC
US Dollar USD
EQUATORIAL GUINEA GQ CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF
ERITREA ER Nakfa ERN
ESTONIA EE Kroon EEK
ETHIOPIA ET Ethiopian Birr ETB
FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) FK Falkland Islands Pound FKP
FAROE ISLANDS FO Danish Krone DKK
FIJI FJ Fiji Dollar FJD
FINLAND FI Euro EUR
FRANCE FR Euro EUR
FRENCH GUIANA GF Euro EUR
FRENCH POLYNESIA PF CFP Franc XPF
FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES TF Euro EUR
GABON GA CFA Franc BEAC2 XAF
GAMBIA GM Dalasi GMD
GEORGIA GE Lari GEL
GERMANY DE Euro EUR
GHANA GH Ghana Cedi GHS
GIBRALTAR GI Gibraltar Pound GIP
GREECE GR Euro EUR
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
GREENLAND GL Danish Krone DKK
GRENADA GD East Caribbean Dollar XCD
GUADELOUPE GP Euro EUR
GUAM GU US Dollar USD
GUATEMALA GT Quetzal GTQ
GUINEA GN Guinea Franc GNF
GUINEA-BISSAU GW Guinea-Bissau Peso GWP
CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF
GUYANA GY Guyana Dollar GYD
HAITI HT Gourde HTG
US Dollar USD
HEARD AND McDONALD ISLANDS HM Australian Dollar AUD
HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE) VA Euro EUR
HONDURAS HN Lempira HNL
HONG KONG HK Hong Kong Dollar HKD
HUNGARY HU Forint HUF
ICELAND IS Iceland Krona ISK
INDIA IN Indian Rupee INR
INDONESIA ID Rupiah IDR
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
(I.M.F.)
SDR XDR
IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IR Iranian Riall IRR
IRAQ IQ Iraqi Dinar IQD
IRELAND IE Euro EUR
ISRAEL IL New Israeli Sheqel ILS
ITALY IT Euro EUR
JAMAICA JM Jamaican Dollar JMD
JAPAN JP Yen JPY
JORDAN JO Jordanian Dinar JOD
KAZAKHSTAN KZ Tenge KZT
KENYA KE Kenyan Shilling KES
KIRIBATI KI Australian Dollar AUD
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF
KP North Korean Won KPW
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KR Won KRW
KUWAIT KW Kuwaiti Dinar KWD
KYRGYZSTAN KG Som KGS
LAOS PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC LA Kip LAK
LATVIA LV Latvian Lats LVL
LEBANON LB Lebanese Pound LBP
LESOTHO LS Rand ZAR
Loti LSL
LIBERIA LR Liberian Dollar LRD
LIBYA ARAB JAMAHIRIYA LY Libyan Dollar LYD
LIECHTENSTEIN LI Swiss Franc CHF
LITHUANIA LT Lithuanian Litas LTL
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
LUXEMBOURG LU Euro EUR
MACAO MO Pataca MOP
MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV
REPUBLIC OF
MK Denar MKD
MADAGASCAR MG Malagasy Ariary MGA
MALAWI MW Kwacha MWK
MALAYSIA MY Malaysian Ringgit MYR
MALDIVES MV Rufiyaa MVR
MALI ML CFA Franc BEAC2 XOF
MALTA MT Euro EUR
MARSHALL ISLANDS MH US Dollar USD
MARTINIQUE MQ Euro EUR
MAURITANIA MR Ouguiya MRO
MAURITIUS MU Mauritius Rupee MUR
MAYOTTE YT Euro EUR
MEXICO MX Mexican Peso MXN
MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATE OF FM US Dollar USD
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF MD Moldovan Leu MDL
MONACO MC Euro EUR
MONGOLIA MN Tugrik MNT
MONTENEGRO ME Euro EUR
MONTSERRAT MS East Caribbean Dollar XCD
MOROCCO MA Moroccan Dirham MAD
MOZAMBIQUE MZ Metical MZN
MYANMAR MM Kyat MMK
NAMIBIA NA Rand ZAR
Namibian Dollar NAD
NAURU NR Australian Dollar AUD
NEPAL NP Nepalese Rupee NPR
NETHERLANDS NL Euro EUR
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AN Netherlands Antillian Guilder ANG
NEW CALEDONIA NC CFP Franc XPF
NEW ZEALAND NZ New Zealand Dollar NZD
NICARAGUA NI Cordoba Oro NIO
NIGER NE CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF
NIGERIA NG Naira NGN
NIUE NU New Zealand Dollar NZD
NORFOLK ISLAND NF Australian Dollar AUD
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS MP US Dollar USD
NORWAY NO Norwegian Krone NOK
OMAN OM Rial Omani OMR
PAKISTAN PK Pakistan Rupee PKR
PALAU PW US Dollar USD
PANAMA PA Balboa PAB
US Dollar USD
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
PAPUA NEW GUINEA PG Kina PGK
PARAGUAY PY Guarani PYG
PERU PE Nuevo Sol PEN
PHILIPPINES PH Philippine Peso PHP
PITCAIRN PN New Zealand Dollar NZD
POLAND PL Zloty PLZ
PORTUGAL PT Euro EUR
PUERTO RICO PR US Dollar USD
QATAR QA Qatari Rial QAR
REUNION RE Euro EUR
ROMANIA RO New Leu RON
RUSSIAN FEDERATION RU Russian Ruble RUB
RWANDA RW Rwand Franc RWF
ST. HELENA SH St. Helena Pound SHP
ST. KITTS-NEVIS KN East Caribbean Dollar XCD
ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON PM Euro EUR
SAINT LUCIA LC East Caribbean Dollar XCD
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VC East Caribbean Dollar XCD
SAMOA WS Tala WST
SAN MARINO SM Euro EUR
SAO TOMES AND PRINCIPE ST Dobra STD
SAUDI ARABIA SA Saudi Riyal SAR
SENEGAL SN CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF
SERBIA RS Servian Dinar RSD
SEYCHELLES SC Seychelles Rupee SCR
SIERRA LEONE SL Leone SLL
SINGAPORE SG Singapore Dollar SGD
SLOVAKIA SK Slovak Koruna SKK
Euro (Effective 1 January 2009) EUR
SLOVENIA SI Euro EUR
SOLOMON ISLANDS SB Solomon Islands Dollar SBD
SOMALIA SO Somali Shilling SOS
SOUTH AFRICA ZA Rand ZAR
SPAIN ES Euro EUR
SRI LANKA LK Sri Lanka Rupee LKR
SUDAN SD Sudanese Pound SDP
SURINAME SR Surinam Dollar SRD
SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN, ISLANDS SJ Norwegian Krone NOK
SWAZILAND SZ Lilangeni SZL
SWEDEN SE Swedish Krona SEK
SWITZERLAND CH Swiss Frank CHF
WIR Franc CHW
WIR Euro CHE
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC SY Syrian Pound SYP
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA TW New Taiwan Dollar TWD
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ISO Country and Currency Codes
Country Code Currency Code
TAJIKISTAN TJ Somoni TJS
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TZ Tanzanian Shilling TZS
THAILAND TH Baht THB
TIMOR-LESTE TL US Dollar USD
TOGO TG CFA Franc BCEAO1 XOF
TOKELAU TK New Zealand Dollar NZD
TONGA TO Pa'anga TOP
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TT Trinidad and Tobago Dollar TTD
TUNISIA TN Tunisian Dinar TND
TURKEY TR New Turkish Lira TRY
TURKMENISTAN TM Manat TMM
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TC US Dollar USD
TUVALU TV Australian Dollar AUD
UGANDA UG Uganda Shilling UGS
UKRAINE UA Hryvnia UAH
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AE UAE Dirham AED
UNITED KINGDOM GB Pound Sterling GBP
UNITED STATES US US Dollar USD
(Same Day) USS
(Next Day) USN
UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING
ISLANDS
UM US Dollar USD
URUGUAY UY Peso Uruguayo UYU
UZBEKISTAN UZ Uzbekistan Sum UZS
VANUATU VU Vatu VUV
VENEZUELA VE Bolivar Fuerte VEF
VIET NAM VN Dong VND
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH) VG US Dollar USD
VIRGIN ISLANDS (U.S.) VI US Dollar USD
WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS WF CFP Franc XPF
WESTERN SAHARA EH Moroccan Dirham MAD
YEMEN YE Yemeni Rial YER
ZAMBIA ZM Kwacha ZMK
ZIMBABWE ZW Zimbabwe Dollar ZWR 1 CFA Franc BCEAO: Responsible authority: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
2
CFA Franc BEAC: Responsible authority: Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale.
3
This entry is not derived from ISO 3166, but is included here for convenience.
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Canadian/Mexican Province Codes
The following codes are to be used when cargo was laden on the importing conveyance at an
inland location and the shipment is destined for a non-seaport location in Canada or Mexico. These
codes are to be used only for in-bond and for Rail or Truck AMS:
Canadian Provinces
Code Description
80101 Alberta
80102 Manitoba
80103 Saskatchewan
80104 Northwest Territories
80105 Yukon
80106 British Columbia
80107 Ontario
80108 Quebec
80109 Nova Scotia
80110 New Brunswick
80111 Prince Edward Island
80112 Newfoundland
80113 Nunavut
Mexican States
97101 Aguascalientes
97102 Baja California Norte
97103 Baja California Sur
97104 Chihuahua
97105 Colima
97106 Campeche
97107 Coahuila
97108 Chiapas
97109 Distrito Federal
Mexican States
97110 Durango
97111 Guerrero
97112 Guanajuato
97113 Hidalgo
97114 Jalisco
97115 Michoacan
97116 Morelos
97117 Mexico
97118 Navari
97119 Nuevo Leo
97120 Oaxaca
97121 Puebla
97122 Quintana Roo
97123 Queretaro
97124 Sinaloa
97125 San Luis Potosi
97126 Sonora
97127 Tabasco
97128 Tlaxcala
97129 Tamaulipas
97130 Veracruz
97131 Yucatan
97132 Zacatecas
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Location Identifiers
United States
Code Description
AK Alaska
AL Alabama
AR Arkansas
AZ Arizona
CA California
CO Colorado
CT Connecticut
DC District of Columbia
DE Delaware
FL Florida
GA Georgia
GU Guam
HI Hawai
IA Iowa
ID Idazo
IL Illinois
IN Indiana
KS Kansas
KY Kentucky
LA Louisiana
MA Massachusetts
MD Maryland
ME Maine
MI Michigan
MN Minnesota
MO Missouri
MS Mississippi
MT Montana
United States
Code Description
NC North Carolina
ND North Dakota
NE Nebraska
NH New Hampshire
NJ New Jersey
NM New Mexico
NV Nevada
NY New York
OH Ohio
OK Oklahoma
OR Oregon
PA Pennsylvania
PR Puerto Rico
RI Rhoda Island
SC South Carolina
SD South Dakota
TN Tennessee
TX Texas
UT Utah
VA Virginia
VI Virgin Islands
VT Vermont
WA Washington
WI Wisconsin
WV West Virginia
WY Wyoming
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Mexican Status
Code Description
AGU Aguascalientes
BCN Baja California Nord
BCS Baja California Sur
CAM Campeche
CHH Chihuahua
CHP Chiapas
COA Coahuila
COL Colima
DIF Distrito Federal
DUR Durango
GRO Guerrero
GUA Guanajuato
HID Hidalgo
JAL Jalisco
MEX Mexico State
MIC Michoacán
Mexican Status
Code Description
MOR Morelos
NAY Nayarit
NLE Nuevo Leon
OAX Oaxaca
QUE Queretaro
ROO Quintana Roo
SIN Sinaloa
SLP San Luis Potosi
SON Sonora
TAB Tabasco
TAM Tamaulipas
TLA Tlaxcala
VER Vera Cruz
YUC Yucatán
ZAC Zacatecas
Canadian Provinces
Code Description
AB Alberta
BC British Columbia
MB Manitoba
NB New Brunswick
NL New Foundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
NT Northwest Territories
NU Nunavut
PE Prince Edward Island
QC Quebec
SK Saskatchewan
YT Yukon Territory
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Entry Type Codes
This section provides a complete list of valid entry type codes.
Entry Type Codes
Entry
Code
Description
00 Consumption Category
01
***
Consumption - Free and Dutiable
02 Consumption - Quota/Visa
03 Consumption - Antidumping/
Countervailing Duty )
04* Appraisement
05* Vessel - Repair
06 Consumption - Foreign Trade Zone
(FTZ)
07 Consumption - Antidumping/
Countervailing Duty and Quota/Visa
Combination
08 NAFTA Duty Deferral
09 Reconciliation Summary
10 Informal Category
11*** Informal - Free and Dutiable
12 Informal - Quota/Visa (other than
textiles)
20 Warehouse Category
21 Warehouse
22 Re-Warehouse
23 Temporary Importation Bond (TIB)
24** Trade Fair
25** Permanent Exhibition
26** Warehouse - Foreign Trade Zone
(FTZ) (Admission)
30 Warehouse Withdrawal Category
31 Warehouse Withdrawal Consumption
32 Warehouse Withdrawal - Quota
Entry Type Codes
Entry
Code
Description
33** Aircraft and Vessel Supply (For
Immediate Exportation)
34 Warehouse Withdrawal
Antidumping/Countervailing Duty
38 Warehouse
Withdrawal - Antidumping/Countervai
ling Duty & Quota/Visa Combination
40 Drawback Category
41 Direct Identification Manufacturing
Drawback
42 Direct Identification Unused
Merchandise Drawback
43 Rejected Merchandise Drawback
44 Substitution Manufacturer Drawback
45 Substitution Unused Merchandise
Drawback
46 Other Drawback
50 Government Category
51 Defense Contract Administration
Service Region (DCASR)
52 Government - Dutiable
60 Transportation Category
61 Immediate Transportation
62 Transportation and Exportation
63 Immediate Exportation
64** Barge Movement
65** Permit to Proceed
66** Baggage
90 Special Entry Processing - Not in Use
* Not appropriate for automated filing
** Not approved for automated filing.
*** Approved for EIP/RLF Filing.
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Missing Document Codes
This section lists valid missing document codes. Record the appropriate document code
number(s) to indicate any documents not available at the time of filing the entry.
Missing Document Codes
Code Description
01 Commercial Invoice
02-09 Reserved
10 CBPF 5523 (19 CFR 141.89)
11 CBPF 3291
12-13 Reserved
14 Lease Statement (19 CFR 10.108(b))
15 Re-melting Certificate (19 CFR 54.6(a))
16 Corrected Commercial Invoice (19 CFR 141.89 et al)
17 Other Agency Forms (19 CFR Part 12)
18 Duty Free Entry Certificate (19 CFR 10.102); HTS 9808.00.3000
19 Scale Weight (19 CFR 151, Subpart B)
20 End Use Certificate (19 CFR 10.138)
21 Form O (coffee)
22 Chemical Analysis
23 Out turn Report (19 CFR 151, Sub part C)
24-25 Reserved
26 Packing List (19 CFR 141.86(e))
27-97 Reserved
98 Not specified above
99 If three or more documents are missing, record the code number for the first
document and 99 for any additional documents.
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Mode of Transportation Codes
This section lists valid mode of transportation codes and is provided for reference.
Mode of Transportation Codes
Code Description
10 Vessel, non-container. Including all cargo at first U.S. port of unlading aboard a
vessel regardless of later disposition. This includes Lightered, Land Bridge and
LASH. If the container status is unknown but the goods did arrive by vessel, use
this code.
11 Vessel, Container
12 Border Water-borne (only Mexico and Canada)
20 Rail, Non-container
21 Rail, Container
30 Truck, Non-container
31 Truck, Container
32 Auto
33 Pedestrian
34 Road, other. Includes foot and animal-borne.
40 Air, Non-container
41 Air, Container
50 Mail
60 Passenger, hand-carried.
70 Fixed Transport Installations. Includes pipeline and powerhouse.
80 Not in Use
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Related Document Identifiers
This section provides related document identifier codes. These codes identify the source
document.
Currently only the C41, C42, C43, D15 and C36 identifiers have been authorized to certify a
source document for EIP (Electronic Invoice Program) and the RLF (Remote Location Filing)
prototype participation. The other identifiers in Appendix B are not authorized by CBP or the
other government agencies as electronic certification. The other identifiers are for future use
only. Inclusion of additional codes within the EIP and RLF electronic certification process will
be documented in a Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) message as they occur.
Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
AF Airlines Flight Identification Number
AW Air Waybill Number
BH House Bill of Lading Number
BM Bill of Lading Number
C11 Cheese Certificate (Various) Number
C14 CBP Valuation Decision Number
C15 End-use Authorization Number
C17 Handloom Certificate Reference
Number
C28 Textile Origin Certificate Number
C33 Antidumping Duty Case Number
C34 Countervailing Duty Case Number
C35 Tariff Number
C36 Declarants Reference Number
C37 Quota Category Number
C38 CBP Decision Request Number
C39 Salmonid Fish of Eggs Disease-Free
Certificate
C40 Narcotic Drugs (Lawful Imports) Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) License
C41 Alcoholic Beverages: Permit to import
alcohol from Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
C42 Alcoholic Beverages: Certificate of
Label Approval
C43 Alcoholic Beverages: Certificates of
Age, Origin, Identity (Certain)
C44 Fish Products - Certificate of Origin for
National Marine Fisheries Service
C45 Firearms, Explosives,
Ammunition - BATF Permit
Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
C46 Vietnamese, North Korean,
Cambodian, Cuban, Nicaraguan,
Libyan, Iranian & Certain South
African Goods - Foreign Assets Control
License
C47 Cheese Import License, Foreign
Agricultural Service
C48 Animals, Meats, Poultry Products,
MP-410 Import Certificate
C49 Plants and Plant Products APHIS
Import Permits
C50 CBP Form (CBPF) 3311, Articles
Exported and Returned
C51 Certificate of Registration
C52 Certificate of Repair
C53 CBPF 3325, Declaration on Entry of
Theatrical Effective for Temporary Use
of Works of Art for Temporary or
Permanent Exhibition
C54 Tag for Certified Seed, etc.
C55 Certificate for Purebred Animals
C56 Wool Certificate
C57 Transfer Certificate
C58 Report of Use or Transfer
C59 Certificate for Ethyl Alcohol
C60 Certificate for Duty-Free Government
Entries (Various)
C61 American Goods Returned
(Government Agencies)
C62 United States Information Agency
(USIA) Certification
C63 Proof of Actual Use (Various
Commodities)
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Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
C64 Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP) Form A
C65 Canadian Crude Petroleum Certificate
C66 Meat Inspection Certificate
C67 Certificate of Entitlement, Form
International Trade Administration
(ITA) 362P. Document not required for
entry per CSMS # 10-000148.
C68 Imported Articles Designed for
Handicap, Form ITA 362P
C69 Civil Aircraft Certificate
C70 Certificate of Origin Caribbean Basin
Initiative (CBI)
C71 CBI Special Access Program, Various
Countries
C72 Certificate for Inspection of Matches
C73 Coffee Certificates (Various)
C74 Certificate of Origin
C75 Motor Vehicle Certification
C76 Cultural Property Certificate
C77 Pre-Columbian Certificate
C78 TSCA Certification
C79 Textiles, Visas, Various Countries
C80 Textiles, Visa Waivers
C81 Mexican Textile Program, Special
Regime
C82 Folklore and Handicraft, CBI, Various
Countries
C83 Folklore and Handicraft, GSP, Various
Countries
C84 Folklore and Handicraft, Quota
Exemption, Various Countries
C85 Certificate of Repacking
C86 Steel, Export Certificates, Various
Countries
C87 Steel, Special Summary Steel Invoice,
Various Countries
C89 Defense Contract Administration
Service Region (DCSAR) Certificate
C90 South Africa Parastatal Certification
C91 Canadian Free Trade Act (CFTA),
Canadian Certificate of Origin
C92 Canadian Softwood Lumber, Export
Notice
C93 CFTA Cost of Production Certification
Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
C94 U.S./Israeli Free Trade
Agreement - Certificate of Origin
C95 European Community (EC) Pasta
Certificate
C96 EC Emmenthaler & Swiss Cheese
Certificate
C97 Sugar, Certificate of Eligibility
C98 Sugar Certificate of Use
C99 Tapestry Certificate
CST Commodity Specialist Team
CT Contract Number
D01 Foreign Shipper's Declaration
D02 Assembler's Declaration
D03 Artists Declaration
D04 Automotive Products Trade Act
(APTA) Documents, Various
D05 Wheat Declaration
D06 Rescue and Relief Work Declaration
D07 Products Exported Under Lease and
Reimported Declaration
D08 Strategic Materials Declaration
D09 Scientific & Educational Instruments &
Apparatus Declaration
D10 GSP Processing Cost Declaration
D11 CBI Processing Cost Declaration
D12 Declaration, Boat Safety Standards
D13 Declaration, Electronic Products, Food
and Drug (FD) 2877
D14 Declaration, Pesticides
D15 Textiles, Country of Origin
Declarations (Various)
D16 Textiles, Negative Country of Origin
Declaration
D17 Fish & Wildlife Declaration
D18 Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical
Devices, FD 701 Declaration
D19 Radio frequency Devices - Federal
Communication Commission (FCC)
740 Declaration
D20 Denatured Vegetable Oil Certificate
D21 Used Tires for
Recapping - Disinsection Certificate
EX Export License
FT Free Trade Zone
GC Government Contract Number
GO General Order Number
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Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
IB In-Bond Number
IM Import License
IV Seller's Invoice Number
MK Manifest Key Number
MSC Manufacturer/Supplier Code
OGA Other Government Agencies
OM Ocean Manifest
PO Purchase Order Number
Related Document Identifiers
Code Description
SB Sub-house Bill of Lading
SMR Special Mailing Reference
TB Trucker's Bill of Lading
WEN Warehouse Entry Number
WY Rail Waybill Number
XC Cargo Control Number
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Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
This section lists the codes for commodity packaging and shipping units currently in use. These
codes are referenced in the Automated Invoice Interface and Other Government Agencies
chapters of this document.
Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
Code Description
AE Aerosol
AM Ampoule, Nonprotected
AP Ampoule, Protected
AT Atomizer
BA Barrel
BB Bobbin
BC Bottle crate, Bottle rack
BD Board
BE Bundle
BF Balloon, Nonprotected
BG Bag
BH Bunch
BI Bin
BJ Bucket
BK Basket
BL Bale, Compressed
BN Bale, Noncompressed
BO Bottle, Nonprotected, Cylindrical
BP Balloon, Protected
BQ Bottle, Protected, Cylindrical
BR Bar
BS Bottle, Nonprotected, Bulbous
BT Bolt
BU Butt
BV Bottle, Protected Bulbous
BX Box
BY Board, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
BZ Bars, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
CA Can, Rectangular
CAR Carcasses
CB Beer, Crate
CC Churn
CE Creel
CF Coffer
CG Cage
CH Chest
Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
Code Description
CI Canister
CJ Coffin
CK Cask
CL Coil
CO Carboy, Nonprotected
COM Combo Bins
CON Container
CP Carboy, Protected
CR Crate
CS Case
CT Carton
CU Cup
CV Cover
CX Can, Cylindrical
CY Cylinder
CZ Canvas
DJ Demijohn, Nonprotected
DP Demijohn, Protected
DR Drum
EN Envelope
FC Fruit Crate
FD Framed Crate
FI Firkin
FL Flask
FO Footlocker
FP Filmpack
FR Frame
GB Gas Bottle
GI Girder
GZ Girders, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
HG Hogshead
HR Hamper
IN Ingot
IZ Ingots, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
JR Jar
JC Jerrican, Rectangular
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Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
Code Description
JG Jug
JT Jutebag
JY Jerrican, Cylindrical
KG Keg
LG Log
LZ Logs, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
MB Multiply Bag
MC Milk Crate
MS Multiwall Sack
MT Mat
MX Matchbox
NE Unpacked Or Unpackaged
NS Nest
NT Net
PA Packet
PAL Pallet
PC Parcel
PG Plate
PH Pitcher
PI Pipe
PK Package
PL Pail
PN Plank
PO Pouch
PT Pot
PU Tray or Tray Pack
PY Plates, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
PZ Planks or Pipes, In Bundle/Bunch/
Truss
RD Rod
RG Ring
RL Reel
RO Roll
RT Rednet
RZ Rods, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
SA Sack
SC Shallow Crate
SD Spindle
Shipping/Packaging Unit Codes
Code Description
SE Sea-chest
SH Sachet
SK Skeleton Case
SL Slipsheet
SM Sheetmetal
ST Sheet
SU Suitcase
SW Shrinkwrapped
SZ Sheets, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
TB Tub
TC Tea-Chest
TD Collapsible Tube
TD Tube, Collapsible
TK Tank, Rectangular
TN Tin
TO Tun
TR Trunk
TS Truss
TU Tube
TY Tank, Cylindrical
TZ Tubes, In Bundle/Bunch/Truss
VA Vat
VG Bulk Gas (At 1031 MBAR and 15
degrees Celsius)
VI Vial
VL Bulk Liquid
VO Bulk, Solid, Large Particles
(“Nodules”)
VP Vacuum-packed
VQ Bulk, Liquified Gas (At Normal
Temperature)
VR Bulk, Solid, Granular Particles
(“Grains”)
VY Bulk, Solid, Fine Particles
(“Powders”)
WB Wicker bottle
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-20
Tax/Fee Codes
This section lists the current valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) excise tax rates and valid fee
class codes.
Beer, Wine, Alcohol and Perfume
IRS Excise Tax Rates
Tax Class
Code
Rate /Unit
of
Measure
Unit of
Measure
Equivalent
Metric
HTS Rate
Equivalent
Metric
HTS Unit
of Measure
Description
016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Distilled Spirits
016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Liquors and Cordials, Distilled
016 $13.50 PFG $3.566322 PFL Wines over 24 percent alcohol
017 $18.00 BBL $0.153389 L Rice Wine or Sake, Fermented
017 $1.07 WG $0.2826619 WL Still wines not exceeding 14
percent alcohol
017 $1.57 WG $0.4147469 WL Still wines exceeding 14 but less
than 21 percent alcohol
017 $3.15 WG $0.8321355 WL Still wines exceeding 21 but less
than 24 percent alcohol
017 $3.40 WG $0.898178 WL Champagne and Sparkling
Wines
017 $3.30 WG $0.871761 WL Artificial Carbonated Wines
022 $18.00 BBL (31
Gallons)
$0.153389 L Beer
022 $13.50 WG $3.566322 L Perfumes
Note: For wine, a liter = 0.26417 U.S. gallons;
For distilled spirits, a liter = 0.264172 U.S. gallons
A kilogram = 2.2046 pounds
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-21
Tobacco Products
IRS Excise Tax Rates Tax Class
Code
Rate /Unit
of Measure
Unit of
Measure
Equivalent
Metric HTS
Rate
Equivalent
Metric
HTS Unit
of Measure
Description
018 $50.33 M $50.33 K Small cigars not exceeding 3 pounds
per K.
018 52.75% M 52.75% K
Large cigars exceeding 3 pounds per
K. If the excise tax amount using
52.75% of the sales price exceeds
$402.60 per thousand cigars, use the
rate of $402.60/thousand to calculate
the total excise tax due.
018 $50.33 M $50.33 K Small cigarettes not exceeding 3
pounds per K.
018 $105.69 M $105.69 K Large cigarettes exceeding 3 pounds
per K.
018 $0.5033 Lb. $1.0957518 Kg. Chewing tobacco classified in
2403.99.00
018 $2.8311 Lb. $6.24144306 Kg. Pipe tobacco classified in 2403
018 $1.51 Lb. $3.328946 Kg. Snuff classified in 2403.99.2040
022 $0.0315 50 $0.0315 50 Cigarette papers
022 $0.0630 50 $0.0630 50 Cigarette tubes
Note: Unit of Measure Codes are listed in Appendix C.
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Fee Class Codes
Fee Class Codes
Code Description
053 Beef Fee
054 Pork Fee
055 Honey Fee
056 Cotton Fee
079 Sugar Fee
090 Potato and Potato Products
102 Fresh Limes
103 Mushroom Fee
104 Watermelon Fee
105 Sheep Fee
106 Blueberry Fee
107 Hass Avocado Fee
108 Mango Fee
109 Sorghum Fee
110 Dairy Fee
Fee Class Codes
Code Description
311 Informal Fee
496 Dutiable Mail Fee
499 Merchandise Processing Fee
501 Harbor Maintenance
(Waterways) Fee
Tax Class Codes
Tax Class Codes
Code Description
016 Distilled Spirits
017 Wines
018 Tobacco Products
022 Other Excise Taxes
Note: Additional class codes are expected to be added to this list in the future.
Collection fees
Collection Fee Codes
Code Description
001 Consumption Entries
002 Warehouse Withdrawals
003 Mail Entries
007 Informal Entries
008 Appraisement Entries
009 Vessel Repair Entries
010 All Other Duties On Imports
012 Antidumping Duties
013 Countervailing Duties
020 Importations from the Virgin
Islands
021 Importations from Puerto Rico
038 Charges for Testing, Inspection
and Grading Services
072 Unapplied CBP Receipts
Collection Fee Codes
Code Description
073 Suspense
092 Final Warehouse Withdrawal
101 Additional Duty on Formal
Entry
116 Deferred Tax on Distilled
Spirits
117 Deferred Tax on Wine
118 Deferred Tax on Tobacco
Products
122 Deferred Tax on All Other
Excise Taxes
211 Canadian Surcharge
500 Manual Surcharge Fee
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-23
Equipment Description Codes
This section provides a complete listing of valid Equipment Description Codes.
Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
20 20 ft IL Container (Open Top)
2B 20 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)
2D Control Unit
2E Helper Unit
2F Road railer
40 40 ft. IL Container (Open Top)
4B 40 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)
AC Closed Container
AF Air Freight (Break Bulk)
AL Container, Aluminum - Container must
be made of aluminum
AP Aircraft
AT Closed Container (Controlled
Temperature)
BC Covered Barge
BE Bilevel Railcar Fully Open
BF Bilevel Railcar Fully Enclosed
BG Bogie
BH Bilevel Railcar Screened with Roof
BJ Bilevel Railcar Screened, No Roof
BK Container, Bulk
BO Barge, Open
BR Barge
BX Boxcar
CA Caboose
CB Chassie, Goose neck
CC Container Resting on a Chassis
CD Container with Bag Hangers - Rings or
bars located in upper part of container
walls to suspend bulk bags within the
ocean container
CG Container, Tank (Gas)
CH Chassis
CI Container, Insulated
CJ Container, Insulated/Ventilated
CK Container, Heated/Insulated/ Ventilated
CL Container (Closed Top Length
Unspecified)
CM Container, Open-Sided
CN Container
CP Coil Car Open
Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
CQ Container, Tank (Food Grade - Liquid)
CR Coil Car Covered
CS Container - Low Side Open Top
CT Container - High Side Open top
CU Container (Open Top - Length
Unspecified)
CV Closed Van
CW Container, Tank (Chemicals)
CX Container, Tank
CZ Refrigerated Container
DD Double Drop Tailer - A flatbed with
two drop decks
DF Container with Flush Doors - Container
doors must be flush with the inside
walls of the ocean-type containers
DT Drop Back Trailer
DX Boxcar, Damage Free Equipped
ET End of Train Device
FH Flat Bed Trailer with Headboards
FN Flat Bed Trailer with No Headboards
FP Flatcar with Pedestal
FR Flat Bed Trailer - Removable Sides
FS Container with Floor Securing
Rings - Appliances at floor level that
can be used to secure cargo
FT Flat Bed Trailer
FX Boxcar Cushion Under Frame of
GS Generator Set
HB Container with Hangar Bars - Container
must be equipped with hangar
beams/bars for garment shipments
HC Hopper Car (Covered)
HO Hopper Car (Open)
HP Hopper Car (Covered: Pneumatic
Discharge)
HT Head of Train Device
HV High Cube Van
HY Hydrant Cart – Used at large airports
with installed distribution systems to
make into plane deliveries;
distinguished from other types of
fueling vehicles
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-24
Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
ID Idler Car
IX Boxcar (Insulated)
LO Locomotive
LS Half Height Flat Rack
LU Load/Unload Device on Equipment
NC Non-containerized or No Equipment
NX Boxcar (Interior Bulkheads)
OB Ocean Vessel
OT Open Top Flat Bed Trailer
OV Open Top Van
PL Container Platform
PP Power Pack – A container holding a
motor, generator, and fuel tank; used to
provide power to refrigerated
containers on a double stack train
PT Protected Trailer
PU Pick-up Truck
RA Fixed Rack
RC Refrigerated (Reefer) Car
RD Fixed Rack, Double Drop Trailer – A
double drop flat bed with an A-frame.
RE Flat Car (End Bulkheads)
RF Flat Car
RG Gondola Covered
RI Gondola Car (Covered – Interior
Bulkheads)
RO Gondola Car (Open)
RR Rail Car
RS Fixed Rack Single Drop Trailer – A
single drop flat bed with an A-frame.
RT Controlled Temperature Trailer
(Reefer)
SA Saddle – Device to stack container on a
rail car.
SC Service Car
SD Single Drop Trailer – A flatbed trailer
with one-drop deck.
SK Stack Car
SL Container, Steel - Container must be
made of steel.
SR Stak-Rak - A device upon which empty
chassis may be stacked for movement
“En Bloc” on a railcar, stack train,
trailer, or water-borne vessel.
SS Container with Smooth Sides - Walls in
ocean container must be flat/smooth.
Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
ST Removable Side Trailer
SV Van - Special inside length, width, or
height requirements.
TA Trailer, Heated/Insulated/Ventilated
TB Trailer, Boat
TC Trailer, Car
TF Trailer, Dry Freight
TG Trailer, Tank (Gas)
TH Truck, Open Top High Side
TI Trailer, Insulated
TJ Trailer, Tank (Chemicals)
TK Trailer, Tank (Food Grade Liquid)
TL Trailer (Not Otherwise Specified)
TM Trailer, Insulated/Ventilated
TN Tank Car
TO Truck, Open Top
TP Trailer, Pneumatic - A specialized
trailer with a pneumatic device for
loading or unloading.
TQ Trailer, Electric Heat - A trailer with
electric heat to keep product from
freezing.
TR Tractor
TT Telescoping Trailer
TU Truck, Open Top Low Side
TV Truck, Van
TW Trailer, Refrigerated - A refrigerated
trailer capable of keeping product cold.
Different from a temperature controlled
trailer which is able to keep product at a
constant temperature.
UA Trilevel Railcar 20 Feet
UB Trilevel Railcar Screened, Fully
Enclosed
UC Trilevel Railcar Screened, With Roof
UD Trilevel Railcar Screened, No Roof
UE Trilevel Railcar Screened, With Door,
No Roof
UL Unit Load Device (ULD)
UP Container, Upgraded - Container must
be upgraded for higher weights.
VA Container, Vented - Dry container must
have vent openings for air exchange.
VE Vessel, Ocean
VL Vessel, Lake
VR Vessel, Ocean, Roll on-Roll off
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Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
VS Vessel, Ocean, Lash
VT Vessel, Ocean, Containership
WR Container with Wavy or Ripple Sides
Equipment Description Codes
Code Description
WY Railroad Maintenance of Way Car
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Amendment Codes
This section provides a complete listing of valid Amendment codes.
Importing Carrier
Code Description
01 Not laden aboard per evidence from foreign shipper, or amended bill of lading.
02 Error in manifesting, not laden on this carrier; laden on subsequent carrier for
transportation to United States, per evidence in files.
03 Clerical error in manifesting per bill of lading in files.
04 Pilfered or prematurely landed prior to arrival in United States per signed statement of
master or his agent o vessel log extract in our file.
05 Erroneously duplicated by another bill of lading on the same manifest.
06 Prematurely landed or over carried to another United States port where proper
disposition was made per evidence in our files.
07 Inadvertently retained on board and taken foreign per master’s or his agent’s
statement, amended bill of lading, lading certificate, in our files.
08 Container stripped under CBP supervision.. Foreign seals affixed aboard were intact,
as per evidence in our files.
09 Merchandise apparently pilfered on dock while in custody of carrier.
10 Inadvertently delivered without CBP release. Goods will be redelivered intact or duty
and taxes will be paid by carrier.
11 Overage - omitted from manifest through clerical error.
12 Overage - manifested for discharge at another port and inadvertently discharged at
this port.
13 Proper entry filed or placed in general order per entry or general order number.
Bonded Carrier
Code Description
14 Merchandise inadvertently delivered to consignee without CBP release. Merchandise
will be redelivered intact or liquidated damages paid.
15 Merchandise cannot be located and has apparently been lost. Liquidated damages
will be paid.
16 Error in quantity manifested at port of origin. MDR (Manifested Discrepancy Report)
will be filed at origin to correct in-bond entry. A copy will be delivered to this port
within 90 days or duty and taxes will be paid.
17 Merchandise removed from original container and restuffed as part of the in-bond
movement.
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Reference Qualifiers
Reference Qualifiers
Code Description
8S Broker Identification – This is
used by Rail and Truck AMS
BEN Brokers Entry Number – This is
only used by Truck AMS
BL Government Bill of Lading
BM Bill of Lading Number
BN Booking Number
CG Consignee's Order Number
CN Carrier's Reference Number (Pro
or Invoice Number)
CO Customer Order Number
CR Customer Reference Number
CX Consignment Classification
Number
ED Export Declaration
EP Softwood Lumber Permit
FEN Foreign Entry Number – This is
used by Rail and Truck AMS
FN Forwarders or Agents Reference
Number
FP Forestry Permit Number
GB Grain Block Number
GR Grain Order Reference Number
HS Harmonized Code System
IN Consignee's Invoice Number
LT Lot Number
MA Ship Notice or Manifest Number
Reference Qualifiers
Code Description
MB Master Bill of Lading
MR Merchandise Type Code
OB Ocean Bill of Lading – This is
used by Rail and Truck AMS
OM Ocean Manifest
OW Service Order Number
PK Packing List Number
PN Permit Number
PO Purchase Order Number
RC Rail Routing Code
RR Railroad
S7 Stack Train Identification
SI Shipper's Identifying Number for
Shipment (SID) – This is used by
Rail and Truck AMS
SO Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)
ST Store Number
SW Seller's Sale Number
UT Unit Train
VA Vessel Agent Number
WU Vessel
WY Rail Waybill Number
XP Previous Cargo Control Number
ZE Coal Authority Number
ZZ Mutually Defined
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-28
Primary Special Program Indicator Codes
Primary Special Program Indicator Codes
Code Description
A If claiming duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
B If claiming duty-free treatment under the Automotive Product Trade Act.
C If claiming duty-free treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft.
D If claiming duty-free treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
(AGOA) for non-textile products. (Refer to administrative message 01-0391 for
system requirements and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Note 16.) To
claim AGOA textile benefits, refer to administrative message 01-0390 and the
additional AGOA notes indicated below.
E If claiming a special rate under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
(CBERA). CBERA is also referred to as the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).
J If claiming special rate under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA).
K If claiming duty free treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical
Products.
L If claiming duty free treatment under the Uruguay Round Concessions on
Intermediate Chemicals for Dyes.
N If claiming duty-free treatment as a product of the West Bank (country code WE),
Gaza Strip (GZ), a qualifying industrial zone (JO) or Israel (IL) under the U.S. - Israel
Free Trade Area Agreement.
P Originating CAFTA Claim (refer to Administrative Message 06-0315)
R If claiming duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act
(CBTPA) for non-textile benefits. (Refer to administrative message 01-0389 for
system requirements and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Note 17.) To
claim CBTPA textile benefits, refer to administrative message 01-0388 and the
additional CBTPA notes listed below.
W Products of Puerto Rico advanced in value or improved in condition in a CBERA
country (19 United States Code (USC) 2703(a)(5)).
Y If claiming duty-free treatment from an U.S. Insular Possession (HTS General
Headnote 3(a)).
Z If claiming duty-free treatment from Freely Associated States. Certain footwear,
handbags, luggage, flatgoods, work gloves and leather wearing apparel are excluded
from duty-free treatment. For a list of these items, refer to Appendix K of this
publication.
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-29
AGOA NOTES:
To claim African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) textile benefits, the filer must transmit
the following AGOA chapter 98 tariff numbers and the associated textile tariff numbers (tariff
numbers that are indicated in the chapter 98 Low Bound and High Bound ranges:
9802008042
98191103
98191106
98191109*
98191112*
98191115
98191118
98191121
98191124
98191127
For all AGOA claims, the Country of Origin and the Country of Export must be eligible for
AGOA benefits.
VISA’s will be required for all AGOA textile claims (refer to administrative message 01-0390).
Tariff numbers 98191109 and 98191112 will be subject to tariff rate quota. Only Sub-
Saharan African Countries Designated as eligible for Benefits of AGOA and considered
Lesser Developed Beneficiary Countries under AGOA will be eligible to claim benefits
under tariff number 98191112 (refer to administrative message 01-0085 for a list of AGOA
LDD countries).
No Special Program Indicators will be required for the AGOA Textile claims. The chapter 98
tariff numbers, indicates that an AGOA textile benefits are being claimed.
The total Value of the AGOA textile claims for the 9819 tariff number, is to be reported under
the associated tariff number (non chapter 9819 tariff number).
For goods claimed under tariff 9802008042, the value of the US component will be entered
under the 9802008042-tariff number and the foreign component will be entered under the
associated tariff number.
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CBTPA NOTES:
To claim Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) Textile benefits, the filer must
transmit the following CBTPA chapter 98 tariff numbers and the associated textile tariff numbers
(tariff numbers that are indicated in the chapter 98 Low Bound and High Bound ranges:
9802008044
9802008046
98201103
98201106
98201109*
98201112*
98201115
98201118
98201121
98201124
98201127
98201130
All CBTPA claims (textile and non-textile claims) require that the country of origin be eligible
for CBTPA benefits. Countries that are eligible for CBTPA benefits will have an SPI ‘D’
indication on the country code file.
The country of origin and the country of export must be eligible for CBTPA benefits.
No Special Program Indicators will be required for the CBTPA Textile claims. The chapter 98
tariff numbers, indicates that CBTPA textile benefits are being claimed.
CBTPA textile claims are exempt from quota/visa requirements with the exception of tariff
numbers 98201109 and 98201112. Tariff numbers 98201109 and 98201112 are exempt from
Visa requirements but are subject to tariff rate quota.
The total value of the CBTPA 9820 textile claims will be reported on the associated tariff
number (non-chapter 9820 tariff number).
For goods claimed under tariff 9802008044 and 9802008046, the value of the US component
will be entered under the 9802008044/46 tariff number and the foreign component will be
entered under the associated tariff number.
Both primary and country special programs indicator codes are not allowed on the same line. If
both apply, choose one. If no special programs indicator codes apply, space fill.
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-31
The following must apply if merchandise is entered duty free into the U.S. under HTS number
9802.00.5010 or 9802.00.8040.
The country of origin must be the U.S. or a CBI country.
The country of export must be a CBI country.
An additional tariff number must be reported with the 9802 number and the number
cannot begin with 2709 or 2710.
The additional HTS number cannot be associated with a textile category number unless
the number is from chapter 64.
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-32
Country Special Programs Indicator Codes
Country Special Program Indicator Codes
Code Description
AU Australia Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 05-0018)
B# Automotive Product Trade Act
BH Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 06-0927)
C# Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
CA If claiming a Canadian special rate under the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA).
CL Chile Free Trade Act (refer to Administrative Message 04-0012)
CO Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (refer to CSMS 12-000154)
IL If claiming a special rate under the U.S. - Israel Free Trade Area Agreement.
J+ If claiming a special rate under the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication
Act (ATPDEA). Refer to administrative message 03-0793.
JO Jordan Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 02-0213)
K# If claiming duty free treatment under the agreement on trade in Pharmaceutical
Products.
KR South Korea Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 12-000059)
L# If claiming duty free treatment under the Uruguay Round concessions on Intermediate
Chemicals for Dyes.
MA Morocco Free Trade Agreement (refer to Administrative Message 05-0557)
MX If claiming a Mexican special rate under the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA).
OM Oman Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 09-000077)
P+ Qualifying CAFTA Claim (refer to Administrative Message 06-0315)
PA Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Refer to CSMS 12-000429)
PE Peru Free Trade Agreement (Refer to CSMS 09-000079)
SG Singapore Free Trade Act (refer to Administrative Message 04-0071)
Canada-NAFTA originating goods
C#, CA, B#, K#, and L# indicate that an article is eligible for the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) for Canada exemption from the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and a
claim is made under one of the special trade programs. When the column 1 rate is free, no
special rate will be indicated. Therefore, in order to exempt the MPF the entry filer must transmit
an SPI of CA.
Mexico-NAFTA originating goods
Effective June 30, 1999, C#, K#, L#, and MX indicate that an article is eligible for the North
American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA) for Mexico exemption from the Merchandise
Processing Fee (MPF) and a claim is made under the special trade programs. Prior to June 30,
1999, C#, K#, L# and MX is eligible for the 0.19% MPF rate and a claim is made under one of
the special trade programs. When the column 1 rate is free, no special rate will be indicated.
Therefore, in order to obtain the benefit of the Mexican rate, the entry filer must transmit an SPI
of MX.
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-33
Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes
Secondary Special Program Indicator Codes
Code Description
F To identify folklore products (handloomed fabric, hand-made articles made of
handloomed fabric and traditional products of the cottage industry).
G To identify “made to measure” suits of Hong Kong origin. The category numbers
associated with suits are 443, 444, 643, 644, 843 and 844.
H To identify certain garments in chapter 61 or 62 of the HTS which may be eligible for
entry under a special access program.
M To identify textile fashion samples.
S Outward Processing Program
V To identify an article that is a component of a set.
X To identify sets and the tariff number used to calculate the rate of duty.
F is a valid Secondary Special Programs Indicator Code if:
The entry type is 02, 07, 32 or 38.
The tariff number in the HTS has a corresponding category number.
Note: Reporting the category number is not required when claiming F for a line item. However,
if the category number is reported, it must agree with the category number in the HTS.
Quota or visa processing is bypassed when claiming M on a line. Entry type 01 is allowed. The
tariff number in the HTS must have a category number to claim M.
Folklore agreements only waive the quota and visa requirements. They do not waive duty
requirements. The U.S. has folklore agreements with the following countries:
Country ISO Code
Bangladesh BD
Colombia CO
India IN
Japan JP
Korea KR
Malaysia MY
Country ISO Code
Mexico MX
Pakistan PK
Peru PE
Philippines PH
Taiwan TW
Thailand TH
Secondary Special Programs Indicator Codes may be reported in addition to any valid primary or
country special programs indicator codes. If no secondary special programs indicator codes
apply, space fill.
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Amendment 21 – November 2012 Appendix B B-34
Container/Equipment Type
A code consisting of four separate characters used to identify a type of container or equipment.
There are two categories of Container/Equipment Type Codes: "old" codes, referencing containers
and equipment built before January 1, 1996, and "new" codes, for containers and equipment built
since January 1, 1996.
"Old" codes are all numeric. One example of an "old" Container/Equipment Type code is 4204.
42 = 12,000 mm or 40 feet in nominal length X 2,581 mm or 8 feet 6 inches in nominal height
without a tunnel for goose neck. 04 = a general-purpose container with openings at both ends plus
opening roof plus openings at one or both sides.
The codes are broken down in the following tables. The first two characters of the code identify
length and height.
ISO
fre
ight co
nta
iner
s se
ries
1
and a
ssim
ilat
ed c
on
tain
ers Nominal Heights h
h = 2,438 mm
(8 ft)
h = 2,581 mm
(8 ft 6 in)
h > 2,591 m
(6ft 6 in)
1,219 mm (4 ft)
<h <1,295 mm
(4 ft 3 in)
1,295 mm (4 ft 3 in)
<h <2,436 mm (8 ft)
h = 1,219 mm
(4 ft)
Nominal Length L
Tunnel for
Goose Neck w/o with w/o with w/o with w/o with with or w/o with or w/o
Index 0.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3,000 mm (10 ft) 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6,000 mm (20 ft) 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
9,000 mm (30 ft) 3 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
12,000 mm (40 ft) 4 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
Oth
er c
on
tain
ers
3,000 mm (10ft)
<L <6,000 mm (20 ft) 6 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
6,000 mm (20 ft)
<L <9,000 mm (30 ft) 7 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
9,000 mm (30 ft)
<L <12,000 mm (40 ft) 8 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
L> 12,000 (40 ft) 9 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 89 99
1 – Assimilated means that the container is in accordance with ISO 1161 relating to the dimensions and location of corner fittings horizontal plan view and can be handled by the equipment used for lifting ISO containers.
Index
Size code designations of containers having a
nominal length < 3,000 mm (10 ft)
ISO
fre
ight
conta
iner
s
L < 3,000 mm (10 ft)
0.00 0.00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
Type of containers
To be allocated
Oth
er c
onta
iner
s
L < 3,000 mm (10 ft)
5 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
Internal volume
of containers
These codes will be given later.
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Type Characteristics
0 General-purpose container. General
purpose of closed vented/ventilated
container: Container other than Thermal,
Dry Bulk, Air, or other specific container.
One having floor, walls, and roof, and
being capable of being loaded at least by
openings (doors) at one end and, in some
types, additional openings and, in other
types, vented/ventilated openings as well.
Opening: A hinged movable or removable
panel of a container designed as a
load-bearing structure and also to be
watertight and reasonably airtight.
Openings at one end or both ends 00
Opening(s) at one or both ends plus "full"
opening(s) on one or both sides
01
Opening(s) at one or both ends plus
"partial" opening(s) on one or both sides
02
Opening(s) at one or both ends plus
opening roof
03
Opening(s) at one or both ends plus
opening roof, plus opening(s) at one or
both sides
04
(Spare) 05
(Spare) 06
(Spare) 07
(Spare) 08
(Spare) 09
1 Closed container vented. General purpose
of closed vented/ventilated container:
Container other than Thermal, Dry Bulk,
Air, or other specific container. One
having floor, walls, and roof, and being
capable of being loaded at least by
openings (doors) at one end and, in some
types, additional openings and, in other
types, vented/ventilated openings as well.
Opening: A hinged movable or removable
panel of a container designed as a
load-bearing structure and also to be
watertight and reasonably airtight.
Passive vents at upper part of cargo
space - Total vent cross-section area < 25
cm2/m of nominal container length.
10
Passive vents at upper part of cargo
space - Total vent cross-section area >
25cm2/m of nominal container length
11
(Spare) 12
1 Closed container, ventilated Opening: A
hinged movable or removable panel of a
container designed as a load-bearing
structure and also to be watertight and
reasonably airtight.
Non-mechanical system, vents at lower and
upper parts of cargo space
13
(Spare) 14
Mechanical ventilation system, located
internally
15
(Spare) 16
Mechanical ventilation system, located
externally
17
(Spare) 18
(Spare) 19
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Type Characteristics
2 Thermal Container: Types 20 to 49
Containers built with insulating walls,
doors, floor and roof which retard the rate
of heat transmission between the inside
and outside of the container.
Insulated container: Thermal container
without devices for cooling and/or
heating.
Insulated - containers shall have insulation
"K" values of Kmax < 0.4 W/(m2.oC).
20
Insulated - containers shall have insulation
"K" values of Kmax < 0.7 W/(m2.oC).
21
Heated container: thermal container fitted
with a heat-producing appliance.
Heated - containers shall have insulation
"K" values of Kmax < 0.4 W/(m2.oC).
Containers shall be required to maintain
the internal temperatures given in ISO
1496/2. Series 1 freight containers –
specification and testing - part 2: Thermal
containers
22
(Spare) 23
(Spare) 24
Named cargo containers. (Spare) Livestock carrier 25
(Spare) Automobile carrier 26
(Spare) 27
(Spare) 28
(Spare) 29
3 Thermal Container: Types 20 to 49
Containers built with insulating walls,
doors, floor and roof which retard the rate
of heat transmission between the inside
and outside of the container.
Refrigerated container: Thermal container
using either expendable refrigerant or
fitted with a refrigerator appliance.
Refrigerated - expendable refrigerant –
containers shall have insulation "K" values
of Kmax < 0.4 W/(m2.oC). Containers shall
be required to maintain the internal
temperatures given in ISO 1496/2. Series
1 freight containers – specification and
testing - part 2: Thermal containers
30
Mechanically refrigerated – containers
shall have insulation "K" values of Kmax <
0.4 W/(m2.oC). Containers shall be
required to maintain the internal
temperatures given in ISO 1496/2. Series
1 freight containers - specification and
testing - part 2: Thermal containers
31
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Type Characteristics
3 Refrigerated and heated. Heated
container: thermal container fitted with a
heat-producing appliance. Refrigerated
container: Thermal container using either
expendable refrigerant or fitted with a
refrigerator appliance.
Refrigerated and heated - containers shall
have insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.4
W/(m2.oC). Containers shall be required to
maintain the internal temperatures given in
ISO 1496/2. Series 1 freight
containers - specification and testing - part
2: Thermal containers
32
(Spare) 33
(Spare) 34
(Spare) 35
(Spare) 36
(Spare) 37
(Spare) 38
(Spare) 39
4 Thermal Container: Types 20 to 49
Containers built with insulating walls,
doors, floor and roof which retard the rate
of heat transmission between the inside
and outside of the container.
Refrigerated and/or heated with
removable equipment. Refrigerated
container: Thermal container using either
expendable refrigerant or fitted with a
refrigerator appliance. Removable
equipment: Refrigerating and/or heating
appliance which is designed primarily for
attachment to or detachment from the
container when transferring between
different modes of transportation. Such
equipment may be "located internally",
i.e., totally within the external
dimensional envelope of the container as
defined in ISO 668, or "located
externally", i.e., partially or totally outside
the external dimensional envelope of the
container as defined in ISO 668.
Refrigerated and/or heated with removable
equipment appliance located
EXTERNALLY - containers shall have
insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.4
W/(m2.oC).
40
Refrigerated and/or heated with removable
equipment appliance located
INTERNALLY - containers shall have
insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.4
W/(m2.oC).
41
Refrigerated and/or heated with removable
equipment appliance located
EXTERNALLY - containers shall have
insulation "K" values of Kmax < 0.7
W/(m2.oC).
42
(Spare) 43
(Spare) 44
(Spare) 45
(Spare) 46
(Spare) 47
(Spare) 48
(Spare) 49
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Type Characteristics
5 Open top container: A description applied
when one or more of the sides, ends or the
roof of a container is permanently open.
Opening(s) at one or both ends 50
Opening(s) at one or both ends plus
removable top member(s) in end frame(s)
51
Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus
opening(s) on one or both sides
52
Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus
opening(s) on one or both sides plus
removable to member(s) in end frame(s)
53
(Spare) 54
(Spare) 55
(Spare) 56
(Spare) 57
(Spare) 58
(Spare) 59
6 Platform (container) Platform (container) - Type 60. A loadable
platform having no superstructure
whatever but having the same length and
width as the base of the series 1 container
and equipped with top and bottom corner
fittings, located in plain view as on other
series 1 containers so that some of the
same securing and lifting devices can be
used.
60
Platform-based container with incomplete
superstructure Platform-based container:
Container having a base structure of the
platform type for which camber may be
provided. Platform (container): Type 60.
A loadable platform having no
superstructure whatever but having the
same length and width as the base of the
series 1 container and equipped with top
and bottom corner fittings, located in plain
view as on other series 1 containers so
that some of the same securing and lifting
devices can be used. Platform-based
container with incomplete superstructure
with fixed complete end structure or with
fixed freestanding posts for which the
requirements of ISO 668 for the overall
top length may be relaxed.
With complete and fixed ends (2) 61
With fixed free standing posts 62
With complete and folding ends 63
With folding free-standing posts 64
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Type Characteristics
6 Platform-based container with complete
superstructure and open-sided.
With roof 65
With open top 66
With open top, open ends (skeletal) 67
(Spare) 68
(Spare) 69
7 Tank containers: Tank container for
liquids or gases: Container specially built
for transporting and distributing liquids or
gases in bulk (with due regard to such
codes and national and international
regulatory requirements as may be
applicable). Liquid: A fluid substance
having a vapour pressure not greater than
3.0 bar (3 kgf/cm2) absolute at 50
oC
(42.67 lbf/in2 absolute at 122
oF). Gas: A
gas or vapour having a vapour pressure
greater than 3.0 bar (3 kgf/cm2) absolute
at 50oC (42.67 lbf/in
2 absolute at 122
oF).
Test pressures for tank containers and dry
bulk containers: the test pressure given is
the minimum value of the respective
class. Any tank or dry bulk container with
a test pressure in the range between a
given minimum pressure and the next
higher minimum pressure belongs to the
lower class. Dangerous substances
(goods) are those substances classified as
dangerous by the UN Committee of
Experts on the Transport of Dangerous
goods or by competent authorities
concerned.
For non-dangerous liquids, test pressure
0.45 bar
70
For non-dangerous liquids, test pressure
1.5 bar
71
For non-dangerous liquids, test pressure
2.65 bar
72
For dangerous liquids, test pressure 1.5 bar 73
For dangerous liquids, test pressure 2.65
bar
74
For dangerous liquids, test pressure 4.0 bar 75
For dangerous liquids, test pressure 6.0 bar 76
For dangerous gases, test pressure 10.5 bar 77
For dangerous gases, test pressure 22.0 bar 78
For dangerous gases, test pressure (to be
developed)
79
8 Dry bulk containers: Test pressures for
tank containers and dry bulk containers:
the test pressure given is the minimum
value of the respective class. Any tank or
dry bulk container with a test pressure in
the range between a given minimum
pressure and the next higher minimum
pressure belongs to the lower class.
Reserved for dry bulk containers (code
allocation, characteristic text and notes,
where required, shall be provided by
ISO/TC 104/5C 2)
80
to
89
9 Air/surface containers: Code
characteristics are to be developed by ISO
and IATA jointly. It is envisaged that
number 90 to 99 will be allocated to
containers for carriage in fixed wing
aircraft.
90
to
99
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"New" codes are all alphanumeric. One example of a "new" container/equipment type code is
4EV0. 4 = 12,192 mm or 40 feet in length; E = 2,895m (9'6”) x >2,438 mm but <2,500 mm in
width, and V0 = a non-mechanical system with vents at lower and upper parts of cargo space.
The codes are broken out in the following tables. The first character of the code identifies the
length.
Code Length
Mm ft in
1 2,991 10'
2 8,058 20'
3 9,125 30'
4 12,192 40'
5 Spare
6 Spare
7 Spare
8 Spare
9 Spare
A 7,150
B 7,316 24'
C 7,420
D 7,430 24' 6"
E 7,800
F 8,100
G 12,500 41'
H 13,106 43'
K 13,600
L 13,716 45'
M 14,630 48'
N 14,935 49'
P 15,154
R Spare
" Spare
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The second character of the code identifies the width and height.
width mm (ft, in)
height mm (ft, in) 2,438 (8')
2,438 (>8')
<=2,500 (8',2.5”) >2,500 (> 8'2.5”)
2,438 (8') 0
2,592 (8'6”) 2 C L
2,743 (9') 4 D M
2895 (9'6”) 5 E N
> 2,895 (9'6”) 6 F P
1,295 (4'3”) 8
< = 1,219 (4') 9
The third and fourth characters of the code identify the type of container/equipment.
General Purpose Container/Equipment
Code Description
G0 Opening(s) at one end or both ends.
G1 Passive vents at upper part of cargo space.
G2 Opening(s) at one or both ends plus "full" opening(s) on one or both sides.
G3 Opening(s) at one or both ends plus " partial" opening(s) on one or both sides.
G4 (Spare)
G5 (Spare)
G6 (Spare)
G7 (Spare)
G8 (Spare)
G9 (Spare)
V0 Non-mechanical system vents at lower and upper parts of cargo space.
V1 (Spare)
V2 Mechanical ventilation system located internally.
V4 (Spare)
V5 (Spare)
V6 (Spare)
V7 (Spare)
V8 (Spare)
V9 (Spare)
Dry Bulk Container
B0 Closed
B1 Airtight
B2 (Spare)
B3 Horizontal discharge, test pressure 1,5 bar.
B4 Horizontal discharge, test pressure 2,65 bar.
B5 Tipping discharge, test pressure 1,5 bar.
B6 Tipping discharge, test pressure 2,65 bar.
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B7 (Spare)
B8 (Spare)
B9 (Spare)
Named Cargo Containers
S0 Livestock carrier
S1 Automobile carrier
S2 Livefish carrier
S3 (Spare)
S4 (Spare)
S5 (Spare)
S6 (Spare)
S7 (Spare)
S8 (Spare)
S9 (Spare)
Thermal Containers
R0 Mechanically refrigerated
R1 Mechanically refrigerated and heated
R2 Mechanically refrigerated
R3 Mechanically refrigerated and heated
R4 (Spare)
R5 (Spare)
R6 (Spare)
R7 (Spare)
R8 (Spare)
R9 (Spare)
Thermal Containers
H0 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance located EXTERNALLY.
Heat transfer K = 0.4 W/(m2.K)
H1 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance equipment appliance
located INTERNALLY.
H2 Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment appliance located EXTERNALLY.
Heat transfer K = 0.7 W/(m2.K)
H3 (Spare)
H4 (Spare)
H5 Insulated. Heat transfer K = 0.4 W/m2, K)
H6 Insulated. Heat transfer K = 0.7 W/(m2, K)
H7 (Spare)
H8 (Spare)
H9 (Spare)
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Open-Top Containers
Code Description
U0 Opening(s) at one or both ends.
U1 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus removable top member(s) in end frame(s).
U2 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides.
U3 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides plus removable top
member(s) in end frame(s).
U4 Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus "partial" opening on one side and "full" opening on
the other side.
U5 Open top - no doors.
U6 (Spare)
U7 (Spare)
U8 (Spare)
U9 (Spare)
Platform (Container)
P0 Platform (container)
P1 With two complete and fixed ends.
P2 With fixed posts, either freestanding or with removable top member.
P3 With folding complete end structure.
P4 With folding posts, either freestanding or with removable top member.
P5 With open top, open ends (skeletal).
P6 (Spare)
P7 (Spare)
P8 (Spare)
P9 (Spare)
Tank Container
T0 Minimum pressure 0,45 bar.
T1 Minimum pressure 1,5 bar.
T2 Minimum pressure 2,65 bar.
T3 Minimum pressure 1,5 bar.
T4 Minimum pressure 2,65 bar.
T5 Minimum pressure 4,0 bar.
T6 Minimum pressure 6,0 bar.
T7 Minimum pressure 9,1 bar.
T8 Minimum pressure 22 bar.
T9 Minimum pressure (to be developed)
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April 2011 Appendix D D-1
Appendix D
Metric Conversion
This appendix provides formulas to convert between inch-pound
units and metric units.
With the adoption by the United States of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and its use of
metric units, there will be a natural shift to report quantities on invoices in metric units. Where a
need to convert exists, the following metric conversion factors should be used. These factors
have been taken from the Federal Standard 376A, a Government-wide standard developed
through the Government's Interagency Committee on Metric Policy.
The following chart provides the multiplier to be used in converting from inch-pound units to
metric units. Where there is a need to convert from metric units to inch-pound units, divide
rather than multiply by the factor.
Metric Conversion
Quantity From Inch-Pound Units To Metric Units Multiply By
Mass Ton (Long) T (Metric Ton)(lT = 1,000
Kg.
1.016 047
Ton (Short) T (Metric Ton) 0.907 184 74
Lb (Avdo) Kg 0.453 592 37
Oz (Troy) G 31.103 48
Length Yd M 0.914 4
Ft M 0.304 8
In Cm 2.54
In Mm 25.4
Area Yd2 M2 0.836 127 4
Ft2 M2 0.092 903 04
In2 Cm2 6.451 6
In2 Mm2 645.16
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Metric Conversion
Quantity From Inch-Pound Units To Metric Units Multiply By
Volume Yd3 M3 0.764 554 9
Bbl (Oil) M3 0.158 987 3
(42 Gallons) 0.028 316 85
Ft3 M3
Ft3 L 28.316 85
Gal (Liq) L 3.785 412
Quart (Liq) L 0.946 352 9
Pint (Liq) L 0.473 176 5
Fl Oz Ml 29. 573 53
In3 Cm3
Frequency C/S (Formerly Cos.
Cycles Per Second)
Hz 1.0
Force Kip kN 4.448 222
Radioactivity Curie MBq (Bq-becquerel) 37 000
Stress Lbf/In2 (formerly PSI) MPa 0.006 894 757
Lbf/In2 (formerly PSI) KPa 6.894 757
Power Btu/S kW 1.055 056
hp (electric) kW 0.746
Btu/H W 0.293 071 1
Celsius oF
oC t
oC = (t
oF 32)/1.8
Note: The following conversion procedure should be followed for beverages, spirits and vinegar
classified in Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
(HTS): Multiply the number of proof-liters by 0.264172 to obtain proof-gallons at
15.56ÉC (60.F). For wine, multiply the number of proof-liters by 0.26417. This allows for the
calculation of the U. S. excise tax.
Refer to Appendix C for a list of the Unit of Measure Codes.
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Appendix E
Valid Entry Numbers
This appendix addresses valid entry number formats and the
calculation of a check digit.
Entry Numbers
On October 1, 1986, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (formerly the U.S. Customs
Service) implemented changes to its entry numbering system. Entry numbers now appear in
XXX-NNNNNNN-C format. The first three positions of the entry number represent the entry
filer code. The remainder of the entry number is a 7-position transaction code assigned by the
entry filer, plus a check digit.
All brokers, importers and others who prepare and file entry documentation with CBP on a
regular basis are assigned a unique 3-position national entry filer code. When the entry filer
codes are assigned and established in the system, each is identified as a broker, importer, carrier,
CBP port, or other filer along with the districts/ports where they are authorized to file entries.
Each position must be alphabetic or numeric. No special characters are permitted. This entry
filer code is assigned in one of the following formats:
Code Format
NNN 001-999
ANN A00-Z99
AAN AA0-ZZ9
AAA AAA-ZZZ
ANA A0A-Z9Z
NAN 0A0-9Z9
NNA 00A-99Z
NAA 0AA-9ZZ
The numbering scheme used for the transaction number is at the discretion of the entry filer
provided the CBP-required format is used. An entry filer who handles transactions at several
districts/ports but prepares entries at a centralized location may wish to number all entries in
sequential transaction number order or assign blocks of numbers for each district/port. Entry
numbers must not be duplicated. Duplication of an entry number results in rejection of the entry
documentation. This rejection is considered fatal and repeated occurrences disqualifies a user
from operational status.
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Entry number formatting rules accommodate the new and old entry number formats in the same
field. The new entry filer code is considered to be a separate data field. A 9-position data field is
provided for the entry number. The field accommodates the fiscal year, the serial/transaction
number, and a check digit as follows:
If the entry number is one of the old format, the field is formatted as the last two positions of the
fiscal year followed by a six-position serial number and a check digit.
If the entry number is one of the new transaction numbers, the field is formatted as one space
followed by the seven-digit transaction number and the check digit.
Check-Digit Computation
Entry numbers issued after October 1, 1988, require a check digit.
Entry filer codes that contain letters must be transformed to a numeric equivalent prior to
computation of the check digit. The numeric equivalent for each alphabetic character follows:
A = 1 J = 1 S = 2
B = 2 K = 2 T = 3
C = 3 L = 3 U = 4
D = 4 M = 4 V = 5
E = 5 N = 5 W = 6
F = 6 O = 6 X = 7
G = 7 P = 7 Y = 8
H = 8 Q = 8 Z = 9
I = 9 R = 9
Entry filer code B76, for example, transforms to 276 for check digit computation purposes.
Using the converted entry filer code 276 and transaction number 0324527, the check digit for
entry number 276 0324527 is computed as follows:
1. Start with the units position (right-most digit or, in this case, 7) and multiply every other
position by 2. In other words, all odd positions are multiplied by 2. High-order zeros are a
significant element in the computation process and must be included in the transaction
number. If the result of multiplication is greater than 9, add 1 to the units digit and
disregard the tens digit. For example:
7 5 2 0 7
x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
14 10 4 0 14
+ 1 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1
5 1 4 0 5
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2. Add the results together.
5 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 5 = 15
3. Total all the even positions in the entry number, starting with the position next to the
units position.
2 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 2 = 17
4. Add the two sums (15 and 17) together for a total of 32.
15 + 17 = 32
5. Subtract the units digit (in this case 2) from 10. The result is the check digit.
10 - 2 = 8
Note: If the result of the subtraction is zero, the check digit is zero.
6. Filers are to begin at number 0000000 and build from there. A filer nearing the point of
exhausting its ten million entry numbers must file a letter with the Office of International
Trade, Trade Facilitation Division, Broker Compliance Branch. The Office of
International Trade will adjust a setting in the CBP system broker/filer record that will
allow the filer to use either the check digit as calculated in step 5, or that check digit +1
(mod 10, so that 9+1=0.) If the filer subsequently exhausts its ten million “+1” entry
numbers, another letter may be filed to allow “+2” (mod 10) entry numbers, and so on, up
to “+9” (mod 10) entry numbers.
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Appendix G
Common Errors
This appendix lists common error messages, their causes and possible solutions.
This appendix describes the most common error messages relating to Automated Clearinghouse
(ACH) and entry summary data and advises entry filers new to the Automated Commercial
System (ACS) how to correct the errors. A more complete list of ACS error messages with their
corresponding resolutions are available on-line at:
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/error_
message_dictionary/errors.ctt/errors.xls
Each error message begins with a 3-position identifier code. In some cases more than one error
message is returned. The messages in this Appendix are arranged in numerical order by these
codes, not by the words in the actual messages. The codes that contain letters appear before the
numbered codes (for example, Q01, 2C3, and 29H).
Each message in this appendix has a two-part explanation. First, Data Element: (if applicable)
lists the individual items with which ACS has found an error or discrepancy. Each data element
is followed by its location on the CBP Form (CBPF) 7501 (Entry Summary) in parentheses, if
applicable.
The Edit/Fix: section discusses the most common causes of the error and provides guidelines for
resolving the error. If applicable, relevant data sources (i.e., directives and head notes) are also
provided.
Code Data Element Edit/Fix
Q01 - Input Record
Type Must Be “QT”
Control Identifier,
Record Type
The Control Identifier in position 1 must be Q and the
Record Type in position 2 must be T.
Q02 - “QT” Payers
Unit # Invalid
Payer's Unit Number Delete spaces, zeros, or non-numeric data in positions 3
through 8.
Q03 - “QT” Filer
Invalid
Statement Filer Delete spaces or zeros in positions 11 through 13.
Q04 - “QT” Statement
Number Invalid
Statement/Bill Number Delete spaces or zeros in positions 14 through 24.
Q05 - “QT” Amount
Paid Invalid
Amount To Be Paid Delete spaces, zeros, or non-numeric data in positions 25-34.
Q06 - Statement Not
On File
Statement/Bill Number Right justify the statement/bill number or confirm that the
statement/bill number exists on the CBP statement database.
Q07 - Statement Filer
Not = “QT” Filer
Statement/Bill Number Verify that the Statement/Bill Number in positions 14-24 is
the same as that in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.
Q08 - “QT” Amt Paid
Not = Statement Amt
Amount to Be Paid Verify that the Amount To Be Paid in positions 25-34 is the
same as that in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.
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Q09 - Statement Not
Eligible For Ach
Electronic Funds
Transfer (EFT)
The Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Indicator in the Daily
Summary Statement (DSA) file is not equal to 1, 2, or 3.
Check the related ABE (Filer Code) record to ensure the
EFT switch has been set to yes.
Q10 - Statement
Already Paid In Full
Statement/Bill Number The statement number provided in positions 14-24 is marked
as paid in the Daily Summary Statement (DSA) file.
Q11 - Payment
Accepted
Payer's Unit Number The record has been accepted as error free. The statement
will be marked as paid, postings to the individual entries will
occur. A final statement will be generated and an electronic
Automated Clearinghouse debit will occur to the payer’s
bank account denoted by the Payer's Unit Number.
Q16 - QT Unit # Not
For “QT” Filer
Payer's Unit Number,
Statement Filer
The Payer's Unit Number in positions 3 through 8 is not
identified on the DSI (Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Unit
Payer's Cross Reference) file as being assigned to the
Statement Filer in positions 11 through 13.
Q17 - DSI File
Missing Stment
Importer
Payer's Unit Number,
Statement Filer
The Statement/Bill Number in positions 14 through 24 is
identified as an importer statement with a specific importer
number; the Payer's Unit Number in positions 3 through 8 is
not assigned to that importer on the DSI (Automated
Clearinghouse (ACH) Unit Payer's Cross Reference) file.
Q18 - Payer Unit #
Not On File
Payer's Unit Number The Payer's Unit Number, positions 3 through 8, is not listed
on the CBP’ database for valid payer unit numbers.
Q19 - “QT” Payment
Type Invalid
Payment Type The Payment Type in positions 9 through 10 must be 01
(CBP Daily Statement) not 02 (CBP Bill) or spaces.
Q20 - “QT” Rec
Previously Accepted
Not Applicable The QT record was previously transmitted and accepted for
this statement. Verify there was a previous transmission on
the same day as the error transmission.
Q23 - Duplicate “QT”
Pay Statement Twice
Not Applicable The statement is already on DSG (Automated Clearinghouse
Tracking Detail Record) file. A statement cannot be paid
twice.
0LK - Visa Category
Number Invalid
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Visa Number (col. 34D),
Category Number (col.
30B)
This error message indicates that the category number is
missing entirely, incorrect for that tariff number, or reported
when none should be reported.
If the commodity is one that requires visa number reporting,
the associated category number must be shown on the entry
summary in column 30. Check the tariff schedule for the
correct category number for the classification or query the
ACS tariff database.
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0LL - Visa Number
Invalid
Country of Origin (box
15), Tariff Number (col.
30), Visa Number (col.
34D)
Many countries now adhere to the convention of numbering
their textile visas in a standard 9-position code. The first
position is the last number in the year of export; the next two
positions are the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) country code representing the country
of origin. The last six positions are the actual number of the
visa.
This error message indicates that the country of origin uses
the standard 9-position visa number format; but the visa
number's format contains one of the following errors:
the year of export is not included.
the numeric portion is less than six positions long.
the ISO country code is invalid or missing as the second
and third positions.
the six positions following the ISO code may have been
mistyped; e.g., the letter O for zero (0) or the letter l for
the number one (1).
the filer may have been given an incorrect visa number
by the importer. For certain countries, visa numbers are
strictly matched in ACS against actual numbers supplied
by each country. Any mismatch of numbers causes the
reject message.
The entry filer should verify that the visa number was
correctly transcribed from the documents onto the entry
summary.
0M9 - Invalid ISO
Code For Mfg ID
Manufacturer Number
(box 21)
CBP Directive (CD) 3500-13, dated November 24, 1986,
gives instructions for deriving the manufacturer/shipper
identification code from the name and address. Change 2 to
the CBP Directive 3500-13 dated July 20, 1989, gives
supplemental instructions for deriving Canadian
manufacturer/shipper ID codes. The first two positions of the
code must be a valid ISO country code or Canadian province
code. The entry filer should consult Appendix B for the
valid ISO country code and change 2 to CD 3500-13 for the
valid Canadian province codes.
01C - Related Party
Ind. Must Be Y Or N
Relationship (col. 33C) This error occurs if the relationship of the seller and importer
is not shown in column 33B. If related, indicate Y
(RELATED); if not, indicate N (NOT RELATED).
029 - Invalid Foreign
Port Code
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Foreign Port of
Lading (box 24)
This error occurs if the Schedule K port code is missing
(when required) or invalid. For merchandise arriving in the
U.S. by vessel (mode of transportation code 10 or 11), record
the 5-position numeric Schedule K code for the foreign port
at which the merchandise was laden on the importing vessel.
The valid codes are listed in Appendix E to the CBPF-7501
instructions directive.
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053 - Invalid Entry
Number
Entry Number (box 1) The entry number does not conform to format prescribed by
CBP Directive 3500-10, June 19, 1986, CBP New Entry
Number - Instructions for Brokers and Importers. The entry
number may have too few numbers; it may have inserted
dashes, spaces or other special characters; or it may be
missing entirely.
The entry filer must reassign a valid entry number to the
entry summary.
055 - Invalid Broker
Code
Filer Code (left of box 1) The filer code is not recognized in ACS. Check for
typographical errors or the filer's inadvertent use of the old
broker code.
09F - Consol Ent Not
Allwd For Ent Type
Entry Type (box 2),
Consolidated Entry
Indicator (C after the
entry number, box 1)
Merchandise subject to quota (entry type 02), countervailing
and/or antidumping duty (entry types 03, 07) cannot be
included on a consolidated entry summary.
The entry filer must enter such merchandise on a separate
entry with a new entry number.
09K - Rel On
File-Cons Ent Not
Allwd
Entry Number (box 1),
Consolidated Summary
Indicator (C after the
entry number, box 1)
The entry number used on a consolidated entry summary
must not have already been used as an entry number for a
release. Either a SSA (cargo selectivity) or ENA (entry
master file via ENAR) record was created in ACS at time of
release with this entry number. The filer must either
re-assign a new entry number to the summary, or have CBP
delete the release record with that number before further
processing of the summary.
097 - Entry Nbr On
History File
Entry Number (box 1) This entry number was already used on a previous entry
summary, now liquidated. Occasionally, the error was a CBP
input error at the time of processing the first summary (the
check digit happened to work even though the wrong entry
number was keyed.)
Regardless of the reason, the entry filer must assign another
entry number to the second summary.
1DB - Vessel Name
Required
Importing Carrier (box
23), Mode of
Transportation (box 20)
For vessel shipments (modes of transportation codes 10 or
11), the vessel name must be shown as the importing carrier.
1F1 - Ref. # Cbpf-
4811 Not On Imp. File
Reference Number (box
22)
The CBP Form (CBPF) 4811, Special Address Notification,
reference number given in box 22 is not in the ACS importer
name and address file. This reference number is the IRS,
port-assigned, or Social Security number for alternate
mailing addresses for courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or
refunds. Do not repeat the importer number given in box 12.
The entry filer should complete and submit a CBP Form
4811 to establish the Relationship between the filer and the
importer. If no previous CBP Form 5106 was Created for
the agent (broker), a record must be created, whether through
ABI or by Submitting a CBPF-5106.
1GK - Mail Fee
Amount Invalid
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Dutiable Mail
User Fee Amount (class
code 496) (col. 35)
This error message results when some other fee amount is
given on the CBPF-7501, Entry Summary. Currently, the
user fee for dutiable mail entries (mode of transportation 50)
is $5.00 per entry.
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1GL - Mail Fee
Required
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Dutiable Mail
User Fee (class code
496), Total Duty (box
37)
For mail entries (mode of transportation 50) which have duty
due, a $5.00 user fee is assessed. A mail entry with no duty
due should not have the mail fee.
1H9 - Mail Fee Not
Required
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Dutiable Mail
User Fee (class code
496) (col. 35).
For mail entries (mode of transportation 50) which are
dutiable, a $5.00 user fee is assessed. A mail entry with no
duty due is not required to have the mail fee (e.g., GSP is
claimed, or the duty rate is free).
102 - Invalid Entry
Type
Entry Type (box 2) The entry type is a 2-position numeric code. Both numbers
are required. The current entry type codes are contained in
CBP Directive 3550-061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-
7501 completion instructions or Appendix B of this
publication.
The entry type codes that are accepted within ACS are also
listed in Appendix B of this document. The entry filer
should verify that the correct entry type code has been
assigned to the summary.
109 - Invalid Special
Programs Indicator
Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number)
This error occurs when the special programs indicator is not
one of the valid 1-position alphabetic codes for a particular
duty program. Primary valid indicators are: A (GSP), B
(APTA), C (Civil Aircraft), E (CBI), J (ATPA), K
(Pharmaceuticals), L (Chemicals for Dyes), W (Puerto Rico),
Y (Insular Possession), and Z (Freely Associated States).
Secondary valid indicators are F (Folklore), G (Hong Kong
made to measure suits), H (Certain garments in Chapter 62),
V (Component of a set), and X (Duty for sets). Country
indicators are CA (Canada), IL (Israel), and MX (Mexico).
The entry filer should verify that the commodity is actually
eligible for reduced duty treatment through the specific
program and report the correct code for that program.
14D - Incompatible
Mot/Port Of Unlading
U.S. Port of Unlading
(box 26), Mode of
Transportation (box 20)
ACS checks for logical combinations of port of unlading and
mode of transportation. For example, port code 1001 is New
York seaport. If an entry summary shows mode of
transportation 40 (air) and the port of unlading as 1001, then
this error results.
Not all ports are associated with particular modes of
transportation. The entry filer can check the port code listing
in Schedule D in the tariff schedule for the specific port
codes for airports and seaports or refer to the Extract
Reference File chapter of this document.
14G - This Tariff Nbr
Already Entered
Tariff Number(s) (col.
30)
This error message results when the same tariff number is
reported more than once on the same line item. This might
happen if two lines on the CBPF-7501 were given the same
line-item number, or if indeed the tariff number is
inadvertently repeated such as in the set provision under
tariff 8206.00.0000 (tools) or tariff 8215.20.0000 (cutlery).
The entry filer should verify that either two separate line
items are to be reported, or delete the duplicate tariff
number.
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14I - Quantity/Unit
Of Measure Mismatch
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Reporting Quantities and
Units of Measure (col.
32)
This error results when a quantity is reported with no unit of
measure, such as 1457 instead of 1457 kgs; or a unit of
measure is reported without the numeric quantity, such as
doz instead of 66 doz.
Read the error message carefully to see which tariff number
on the line item has the problem, and which reporting
quantity for that tariff number is in conflict. The entry filer
should completely report all required quantity and unit of
measure information.
14J - Entered
UOM/Census UOM
Mismatch
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Reporting Quantity And
Unit of Measure (col.
32)
The tariff schedule specifies what units of measure must be
reported for each tariff number. If a required quantity and
unit of measure is not reported, or is reported incorrectly,
this error message results.
First, read the error message carefully to see which tariff
number in the line item has the problem, and then, which
quantity and unit of measure is involved. Refer to the tariff
(or tariff tape if available), and report all quantities as
required in the order specified.
For a few tariff numbers, ACS requires a quantity and unit of
measure not shown in the printed tariff. This is only when
the duty calculation depends on that quantity.
For example, tariff 1701.11.0500, raw cane sugar shows that
a kilogram is the unit of quantity to be reported. However,
part of the duty rate is a reduction of 0.020668 cents per
kilogram for each degree under 100 degrees. In order to
verify proper duty calculation, ACS must have the number of
degrees as a second unit of measure, even though the printed
tariff doesn't specify it.
14K - Entry Time
Restriction
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Entry Date (box 4)
Some tariff numbers, such as those for certain fresh fruits
and vegetables, are valid only for shipments entered during
specific months of the year.
For example, tariff 0707.00.4000 is for cucumbers entered
during the period March 1 to April 30, inclusive, in any year.
An entry date of May 15 would be invalid. The correct tariff
number for that entry date is 0707.00.5000.
The entry filer should verify the entry date and reclassify the
commodity as necessary.
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14M - Qty/Range
Error For Tariff
Number
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Reporting Quantities
And Units of Measure
(col. 32)
Two of the reported quantities are being compared to each
other, but do not correspond to the merchandise description
for that tariff number. Read the error message carefully to
see exactly which units of measure are being compared and
how.
For example, tariff 5407.41.0030 is other woven fabric of
synthetic filament yarn, weighing not more than 170 grams
per square meter. The reporting quantities are square meters
and kilograms in that order (v denotes the unit of measure to
be reported with the value). With this information, ACS can
verify whether the merchandise really weighs more than 170
grams per square meter.
If there were a quantity ratio error on this line, the message
would be QTY/RANGE ERROR FOR TARIFF
NUMBER because the second unit of measure, kilograms
(converted to grams) is divided by the first unit of measure,
square meters, to check that this fabric weighs more or less
than 170 grams per square meter.
The entry filer should verify all reporting quantities and
compare them with the tariff descriptions, reclassifying the
merchandise if necessary.
15D - Tariff Nbr Out
Of Sequence
Tariff Number(s) (col.
30)
This error occurs when the tariff numbers on a multi-tariff
line item are reported out of order. For example,
9802.00.8055 should be reported before the tariff number
describing the assembled article. If this merchandise were
also subject to temporary legislation under Chapter 99, the
Chapter 99 number should be reported before 9802.00.8055.
The entry filer should reclassify the line item, placing the
tariff numbers in correct sequence.
15F - Tariff Nbr Not
Logically Related
Tariff Number (col. 30) The multiple tariff numbers given on the line item are not
logically related to each other.
A very common example is tariff 9801.00.1025 U.S. goods
returned. Local practice in some areas has been to report the
tariff number that describes the merchandise as if it were not
U.S. goods returned. While this second tariff number may
be shown on the rated invoice, it should not be reported on
the CBPF-7501.
Tariff 9811.00.60 samples not over $1 or mutilated, is
another common example where a second tariff number
describing the sample is often erroneously reported.
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15Q - Fee Code/Total
Fee Does Not Match
User Fees on Line Items
(col. 35), Total User
Fees (block 39
summary)
If this message is the only user fee message on the summary,
it indicates that the block 39 summary total user fees do not
equal the total of the individual line item user fee amounts.
If the summary has other user fee error messages, this
message indicates that the total user fee amount is not correct
because of the user fee errors described in the other
messages. Resolution of those errors will likely fix this one,
too.
The entry filer should review the summary data and ensure
that all required fees are included and correctly calculated,
including merchandise processing (MPF), harbor
maintenance (HMF), dutiable mail fee, and the
commodity-specific fees such as beef, pork, tea, sugar, etc.
The total of all user fee amounts on the lines must be shown
by class code in the block 39 summary.
16E - Value/Quantity
Invalid
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Entered Value (col.
33A), Reporting
Quantity And Unit Of
Measure (col. 32)
This error results from misclassification, an incorrect entered
value, or an inaccurate quantity. It occurs when the value
per given quantity doesn't correspond to the tariff
description.
For example, tariff 2204.21.5030 provides for still red wine
valued over $1.05 per liter. If this line item has an entered
value of $10 and a quantity of 20 liters, this error message
occurs because the wine is really valued at only $0.50 per
liter.
First, the entry filer should read the error message carefully
to see which tariff number in the line item has the problem,
and then, which quantity and unit of measure is involved.
Recalculate currency and metric unit conversions (lbs to kg,
for example). Verify quantities and units of measure; if the
reporting unit is DOZ, be sure dozens and not pieces are
reported. Finally, the merchandise may need reclassification
if the quantities and values are correct.
170 - Invalid
Manufacturer Number
Manufacturer ID (box
21)
The manufacturer ID number must be at least 7 positions but
no longer than 15, and contain no spaces, dashes or other
special characters. The first two positions must be a valid
ISO country code or Canadian province code for Canadian
manufacturer/shipper ID codes.
The entry filer should verify the construction of the ID
number from the manufacturer's or shipper's name and
address. CBP Directive 3500-13, dated November 24, 1986,
gives instructions for deriving these codes and Change 2 to
CBP Directive 3500-13, dated July 20, 1989, gives
supplemental instructions for deriving Canadian
manufacturer/shipper ID codes.
176 - Invalid Filer
Code
Filer Code (left of box 1) The filer code is not currently valid in ACS. Check for
typographical errors; confusion of the letters O, I, or Z with
the numbers 0, 1, or 2, or the filer's inadvertent use of the old
broker code.
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2AI - Invalid Bond
Type
Bond Type (box 7) For formal entries, the only valid bond type codes are listed
on page QIB-8 of the CATAIR. If the bond type (continuous
bonds) is not appropriate for the Importation, this message
will result.
2AL - Surety Code
Invalid
Bond Number (box 6),
Bond Type (box 7),
Importer Number (box
12)
If the bond type is 8 (continuous) or 9 (single transaction), a
surety code must be reported. All surety codes are
3-position numbers. If the importer has a continuous bond,
the surety code on the summary must match the surety code
on the importer bond record in ACS. When cash is used in
lieu of surety, use code 998.
For U.S. Government importations (bond type 0), and other
entry types not requiring surety (except informals), show
code 999 in box 6.
The entry filer should check with the importer as to the
surety of the bond in use.
2AU - Bill-Of-Lading
Required With It
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), IT Number
(box 17), BL or AWB
Number (box 19)
For all modes of transportation transported in-bond, the bill
of lading number assigned by the importing carrier must also
be shown on the CBPF-7501.
The entry filer can usually obtain the bill of lading number
from the in-bond manifest CBP Form (CBPF) 7512
Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP
Inspection and Permit, or the in-bond carrier if a copy of the
bill of lading is unavailable.
2B1 - Mode Of
Transportation
Required
Mode of Transportation
(box 20)
This message indicates that the mode of transportation code
was omitted. Insert the appropriate code in box 20. The
mode of transportation of the importing carrier (air, rail,
vessel, etc.) must be shown on all formal summaries. The
valid 2-position numeric codes are given in CBP Directive
3550-061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501
completion instructions.
2C0 - Bond Not In
Effect
Bond Surety (box 6),
Bond Type (box 7),
Importer Number (box
12)
ACS has a bond on file for this importer number with the
bond type and surety as shown on the entry; however, the
bond is not in effect at the time of entry. It has either been
terminated, or it will be effective as of a future date. Check
with the importer as to the correct bond in use; a single
transaction bond may be required.
2CI - Inbond - Invalid
Check Digit
IT Number (box 17) The last position, the check digit, of the AMS master in-bond
number is invalid. Actually, the problem is not necessarily in
the check digit; any mistake in giving the number on arrival
notices over the phone by the carrier or in typing the CBPF-
7501 by the filer can cause this error message.
Under the AMS master in-bond program no actual in-bond
document is produced. Therefore, the entry filer must check
with the carrier to obtain the correct in-bond number.
2C1 - Bond Expired Bond Surety (box 6),
Bond Type (box 7),
Importer Number (box
12)
The bond shown on the CBPF-7501 has been terminated by
the importer, and is not effective for the entry date of the
summary. The entry filer should check with the importer to
see if a new bond has been executed; if not, a single
transaction bond will be required.
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2C3 - Invalid Bond Entry Type (box 2),
Bond Surety (box 6),
Bond Type (box 7),
Importer Number (box
12)
The importer's bond, as designated by the bond type and
surety, is a valid bond in ACS. However, the bond has an
activity code other than 1 (importer or broker). This error
commonly occurs when an importer has only a drawback
bond, activity code 1a, or an international carrier's bond,
activity code 3.
Formal entries can only be filed by importers or brokers with
a bond with an activity code 1 (importer or broker).
The entry filer should check with the importer to see if there
is a valid importation bond or if a single transaction bond is
required.
2C5 - Non-Govt
Importer - Bond Reqd
Entry Type (box 2),
Bond Surety (box 6),
Bond Type (box 7),
Importer Number (box
12)
The bond type shown on the CBPF-7501 is 0, the surety
code is 999; however, this importer is not shown as a valid
U.S. Government importer. Therefore, the valid importer's
continuous bond must be shown, or a single transaction bond
executed.
2DF - Carrier Code
Req For Mot 10,11,40
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Importing
Carrier (box 23)
Census requires that for air shipments (mode of
transportation 40), the 2-position IATA air carrier code is
reported in box 23 of the entry summary.
Currently, a carrier code is required on the entry summary
for vessel shipments (mode of transportation 10, 11) or other
modes of transportation.
The 2-position IATA air carrier codes are listed as Appendix
D in CBP Directive 3550-061, dated September 18, 1992,
CBPF-7501 completion instructions.
20A - Invalid Carrier
Code
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Importing
Carrier (box 23)
Census requires that for air shipments (mode of
transportation 40), the 2-position IATA air carrier code is
reported in box 23 of the entry summary.
This error occurs when the carrier code given is not a valid
IATA air carrier code. The 2-position IATA air carrier
codes are listed as Appendix D in CBP Directive 3550-061,
dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion
instructions.
If an IATA code is not assigned to an airline, use the
designation *C for Canadian airlines, *F for other foreign
airlines, and *U for U.S. airlines. For an aircraft being
imported (ferried), use **.
215 - Invalid Team
Number
Team Number (upper
right corner of box 3)
This message occurs if the filer transmits a drawback entry
and does not specify one of the acceptable team numbers for
drawback review. The allowable team numbers are listed in
the Drawback summary chapter, Record Identifier D10
(Input) of the of this publication.
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216 - Invalid Tariff
Number
Tariff Number (col. 30) This error indicates that the tariff number is missing, or it is
improperly formatted. Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers
are 10 positions. Some chapter 98 and 99 tariff numbers are
8-position numbers. They are to be reported on the CBPF-
7501 with a decimal after positions 4 and 6.
The entry filer should verify the tariff number by consulting
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (or tariff tape if available),
and correct the entry summary accordingly.
29H - Invalid
Dist/Port/Broker
District/Port Code of
Filing (box 5), Filer
Code (left of box 1)
ACS maintains a table of district/port codes for which a
particular filer is allowed to file entries. This is to ensure
compliance with all licensing requirements.
If the filer is indeed permitted to file entries in this particular
district, then local CBP must update the District Filer Code
(BFB) file showing this filer and port code combination.
365 - IR Tax Not
Applicable
Tariff Number (col. 30),
IR Tax (col. 35)
This error results when the tariff number reported is not
subject to IR tax, but a tax amount is given on the entry
summary. Internal Revenue tax only applies to certain
commodities, such as alcoholic beverages, perfume, and
tobacco products.
The entry filer should review the classification, and if
correct, resubmit the CBPF-7501 without the IR tax
amount(s).
366 - Entry Already
Cancelled
Entry Number (box 1) This entry number was previously submitted to CBP and
input into ACS. That entry summary (ENA record) was also
cancelled by CBP. To preserve the audit trail on cancelled
entries; ACS does not permit cancelled entry numbers to be
reused on subsequent transactions, nor will ACS permit the
filer to attempt to transmit an entry summary delete for the
previously cancelled entry number.
The entry filer must assign a new entry number to this
summary.
370 - Entry Belongs
To Another DD/PP
Entry Number (box 1),
Port of Filing (box 5)
This entry number was released for a different port code
from what was submitted on the summary. Regardless of
where the summary is processed, the port of filing on the
summary should always match the port code where the cargo
was actually released.
The filer must delete the summary with the incorrect port of
entry, then must notify the local selectivity site to change the
port code to the correct one. After those actions have been
accomplished, the filer may retransmit the summary with the
correct port code.
371 - IR Tax Required Tariff Number (col. 30),
IR Tax (col. 35)
This error results when the tariff number reported is subject
to IR tax, and the tax amount was not included on the entry
summary. Internal Revenue tax must be assessed against
certain commodities, such as alcoholic beverages, perfume,
and tobacco products.
The entry filer should review the classification, and if
correct, resubmit the CBPF-7501 with the correct the IR tax
amount(s).
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381 - Origin Country
Invalid – Unknown
Country of Origin (box
15)
This error results when the country code was omitted from
the entry summary, or if an invalid country code was used.
The country of origin must be reported using the 2-position
ISO country code, as given in Schedule C of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule.
The filer should verify the correct country of origin and
resubmit with the correct ISO code.
382 - Origin Country:
Imprts Restricted
Country of Origin (box
15)
Commodities from certain countries of origin cannot be
routinely imported into the United States. Special
documents may need to be filed if the merchandise is
admissible, such as for diplomatic usage.
The filer should verify the country of origin, and if correct,
contact local CBP for further information regarding entry or
export of this merchandise. This message will apply on to
border cargo or cargo release transactions.
383 - Country Of
Export Invalid
Exporting Country (box
13)
This error results if the country code is omitted from the
entry summary, or if an invalid country code was used. The
exporting country must be reported using the 2-position ISO
country code, as given in Schedule C of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule.
The filer should verify the correct exporting country and
resubmit the entry summary with the correct ISO code.
384 - Export Date
Invalid/Conflicting
Export Date (box 14),
Import Date (box 27),
The proper ACS date format is month/day/year or
MMDDYY. Verify that the export date is present on the
CBPF-7501, with a valid date and in proper format.
If the date is valid and format correct, check the relationship
of the export date to the import date and the IT date. Often
this error message appears with a second message that
specifies the other conflicting date. The export date must
occur before, or be the same as the import date.
The entry filer should reverify all dates for logical date
sequencing.
386 - GSP Country
Exp/Orig Conflict
Country of Origin (box
15), Country of Export
(box 13), Tariff Number
(col. 30), Special
Programs Indicator (col.
28 or in front of tariff
number)
The tariff number submitted is eligible for GSP duty-free
treatment for the GSP country of origin shown on the CBPF-
7501. However, part of the provision for GSP eligibility is
that the cargo be a direct export from the country of origin to
the U.S. This error results when the country of export is also
a GSP country, but is not the same as the country of origin
or in the same association of countries. (See General Note 4
(a).)
The filer should verify that the merchandise actually entered
the commerce of the exporting country, and was not simply
transferred to another vessel in that country.
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39B - Invalid Duty
Free Claim
Country of Origin (box
15), Country of Export
(box 13), Special
Programs Indicator (col.
28 or in front of tariff
number), Tariff Number
(col. 30)
This error occurs when there is conflicting information on
the line item. For example, if the country of origin is an
insular possession and an Y is shown as the SPI for duty free
treatment, this error message will occur if the country of
export is not the same as the country of origin. General Note
3(a)(iv)(A) specifies that products of insular possessions are
duty free only when directly exported to the United States.
Another example: the country of origin is U.S. and the tariff
number is a Chapter 98 number for products of the U.S.,
however an Y is shown as the SPI. The Y is not correct,
since the U.S. is not considered to be an insular possession
of itself. The Chapter 98 number may be duty free already.
391 - Claim Invalid
For Export Country
Country of Export (box
13), Country of Origin
(box 15), Tariff Number
(col. 30), Special
Programs Indicator (col.
28 or in front of tariff
number)
The tariff number submitted may be eligible for special duty
reduction for the country of origin shown on the CBPF-7501.
However, part of the eligibility requirements for some
special duty reduction programs is that the cargo be directly
exported to the U.S. from the country of origin (or another
country in the same association of countries).
This error can result when the country of export is not the
same as the country of origin (or in the same association of
countries), and the country of export is not eligible for duty
reduction program shown by the special programs indicator.
The filer should verify that the merchandise actually entered
the commerce of the exporting country, and was not simply
transferred to another vessel in that country. Do not claim
any special programs if merchandise is not a direct export to
the U.S.
If this message appears in combination with 392 CLAIM
INVALID FOR ORIGIN COUNTRY, the special duty
reduction claim is not applicable to this line item based on
country of origin.
392 - Claim Invalid
For Origin Country
Country of Origin (box
13), Tariff Number (col.
30), Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number)
The tariff number and country of origin shown are not
eligible for the special duty reduction program indicated by
the special programs indicator. For example, Tariff
9506628020 is duty-free from most GSP countries; however,
the general notes list Pakistan as an exception to GSP for this
tariff number.
The filer should verify that the country of origin is eligible in
general for the special program claimed. If so, check the
tariff number to see if it allows for special duty reduction
treatment under that program. Finally, refer to the General
notes to make sure that the country of origin is not given as
an exception to that program under that specific tariff
number.
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4A3 - Invalid In-Bond
Number
IT Number (box 17) This error message refers to a format problem with the IT
number, in particular, an AMS master in-bond number. The
acceptable 11-position format is VXXNNNNNNNC. The
first position is always V, followed by a 2- position
alphanumeric code, and then a 7-position numeric code and
one check digit.
No spaces or special characters (such as dashes) are
permitted in the in-bond number. If necessary, the filer
should verify the correct master in-bond number with the
AMS carrier.
4H1 - Country/Visa
Country Disagree
Country of Origin (box
15), Tariff Number (col.
30), Visa Number (col.
34D)
Many countries now adhere to the convention of numbering
their textile visas in a standard 9-position format. The first
position is the last number in the year of export. The next
two positions are the ISO code of the country of origin. The
last 6 positions are the actual number of the visa. ACS
verifies that, where appropriate, the country of origin
matches the ISO country code in the visa number.
There is one exception. Certain tariff numbers for sweater
parts assembled in Hong Kong specify that the parts have
been knit in countries other than Hong Kong. Therefore, the
visa number will have HK as the country code, but the
country of origin in box 15 should be other than Hong Kong.
The entry filer should verify that the visa number was
correctly transcribed from the documents onto the entry
summary.
40J - SPI Claim
Invalid For Tariff
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number)
The special programs indicator shown does not apply to the
tariff number. For example, this error message would result
if A (GSP) were claimed for Tariff Number 6210.50.5020.
The only valid special programs for this tariff number are IL
(Israel Free Trade), CA (NAFTA for Canada), and MX
(NAFTA for Mexico).
The entry filer should verify that the merchandise has been
classified properly. Check the special duty reduction
programs that apply to that classification. Finally, see if the
country of origin of the merchandise is eligible for any
applicable special programs.
40K - SPI Invalid For
Exp Country
Country of Export (box
13), Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number)
The country of export is not eligible for the special program
indicated under any condition, regardless of tariff
classification. For example, if the country of export were
Azerbaijan (column 2), and GSP was claimed, this error
message would result.
Make sure that the country of export is the actual country of
exportation, and not just a transshipment point. If, in this
example, Azerbaijan were the actual country of export, the
GSP claim would be invalid.
40L - SPI Invalid For
Country Of Origin
Country of Origin (box
15), Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number)
The country of origin is not eligible for the special program
indicated under any condition, regardless of tariff
classification. For example, one cannot claim Israel Free
Trade if the country of origin is Columbia.
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400 - GSP Claim
Invalid For This Tariff
Tariff Number, Special
Programs Indicator (col.
28 or in front of tariff
number)
The tariff number shown is not eligible for duty-free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP). The filer should verify proper classification, and
submit any duties due.
401 - CBI Claim
Invalid For This Tariff
Tariff Number, Special
Programs Indicator (col.
28 or in front of tariff
number)
The tariff number shown is not eligible for duty-free
treatment under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).
The filer should verify proper classification, and submit any
duties due.
42J - Invalid
IT/AWB/BL Quantity
Manifest Quantity ABI filers are to report a manifest quantity greater than zero
and rounded off to the nearest whole number for each IT or
bill of lading on the entry summary.
440 - Tariff Nbr
Invalid For Entry Type
Entry Type (box 2),
Tariff Number (col. 30)
TIB entries must reflect a tariff number from the 9813 series
on each line. If any other tariff number appears on a line in
the summary input transmission, this message will result.
452 - Charges Amount
Invalid
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Country of
Export (box 13), Tariff
Number (col. 30),
Entered Value (col.
33A), Charges (col. 33B)
Charges are to be reported on formal entries for all line items
exceeding $1250 (or $250 for certain textile articles). This
error message result when charges are not reported as
required. For more details see CBP Directive 3550-061,
dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion
instructions, and CBP Directive 3500-07, textiles and textile
products.
458 - Import Date
Invalid/Conflicting
Import Date (box 27),
Export Date (box 14), IT
Date (box 18)
The proper ACS date format is month/day/year or
MMDDYY. Verify that the import date is a valid date (i.e.
not February 31) in proper format.
If the date is valid and format correct, check the relationship
of the import date to the export date and the IT date. Often
this error message appears with a second message that
specifies the other conflicting date.
The import date must be the same as, or later than the export
date. The import date must be before or the same as the IT
date.
If the IT was prepared in advance and pre-dates the import
date, change the IT date to the import date. By regulation
the IT cannot be in effect before the merchandise has
actually been imported.
484 - Ultimate
Consignee Not On File
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
The ultimate consignee number shown on the entry summary
is not on file in ACS.
This warning message does not prevent further ACS
processing of the entry summary. However, the entry filer
should reverify the number with the importer of record or
ultimate consignee. Complete and submit a CBPF-5106
update transaction to ACS if this is a new ultimate consignee
number.
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485 - Reference #
CBPF-4811 Not On
File
Importer Number (box
12), Reference Number
(box 22)
This message is a warning only; it need not be corrected in
order to complete ACS entry summary processing. ACS
does not show that the CBPF-4811 reference number (box
22) is associated with the importer number.
The CBPF-4811 reference number is the IRS, port-assigned,
or Social Security number for alternate mailing addresses for
courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or refunds. Do not
repeat the importer number given in box 12.
If appropriate, the entry filer should submit a completed
CBPF-4811 form to local CBP.
486 - Invalid
Consignee Number
Format
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
The ultimate consignee number must be reported in the
acceptable formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-33,
CBPF-7501 completion instructions. Note that the letters O,
I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS number suffix (however,
there are some exceptions for importer numbers assigned
prior to this rule). There is no dash between the IRS number
and the 2-position suffix.
The entry filer should check first for typographical errors; it
may then be necessary to check with the importer and/or
consignee to obtain the correct consignee number.
487 - Invalid
Reference Number
Format
Reference Number (box
22)
The CBPF-4811 reference number is the IRS, port-assigned,
or Social Security number for alternate mailing addresses for
courtesy notices of liquidation, bills, or refunds. Do not
repeat the importer number given in box 12.
The CBPF-4811 reference number must be reported in the
acceptable formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-33,
CBPF-7501 completion instructions. Note that the letters O,
I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS number suffix (however,
there are some exceptions for importer numbers assigned
prior to this rule). There is no dash between the IRS number
and the 2-position suffix.
The entry filer should check first for typographical errors. If
appropriate, the entry filer should submit a completed CBPF-
4811 form to local CBP.
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506 - Calc. Duty Does
Not Match Est
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Country of Origin (box
15), Reporting
Quantities And Units of
Measure (col. 32), Duty
Amount (col. 35)
This general message means that the ACS-computed duty
amount doesn't match the filer's total estimated duty amount,
based on the information provided. It often appears together
with other messages that more specifically identify the
problem.
Sometimes enough information is provided on the CBPF-
7501 for ACS to actually compute the duty, which doesn't
match the filer's duty figure. This might happen, for
example, if the country of origin is column 2, but the filer
used the column 1 duty rate.
At other times, ACS doesn't actually have enough
information to compute the duty, and again this error
message will result. For example, if the duty rate is $.50 per
piece, but the number of pieces was omitted, ACS cannot
calculate the duty due to verify the filer's estimated duty
amount.
In both of these examples, additional error messages would
have been given to describe the specific problem. Correcting
the error(s) identified in these other messages will usually
correct this one as well.
Sometimes this error message appears without other error
messages. ACS allows a certain tolerance on the duty
calculation for each line, as well as on the total duty amount.
For example, the tolerance is $.50 on the each line item duty,
and $.50 for the total duty, on a two line entry summary. If
the filer computes the duty on line 001 as $45.13 and ACS
computes it as $45.60, that line will be considered error-free,
because the difference is only $.47.
However, in our example, line 002 is identical to line 001
except for the manufacturer ID Line 002 is also considered
error-free, again because the difference in the filer's
estimated duty and ACS's calculated duty is only $.47. But
the total difference between the filer's amount and the ACS
amount is $.96, which exceeds the $.50 tolerance for the
total duty. Therefore, this message appears by itself because
only the total tolerance is exceeded.
The entry filer should check to see why his duty amounts are
not calculated within ACS tolerances. If the filer is using the
correct duty rate, the usual differences in rounding during
calculation amount to only pennies. Quite often, the
tolerance is exceeded because the incorrect tariff rates are
used for the date of entry (or IT date as appropriate).
508 - Total Tax Does
Not Match Est
IRS Tax On Line Items
(col. 35), Total IRS Tax
(box 38)
The total IRS tax amount in box 38 is not equal to the total
of the individual line item IRS tax amounts.
The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the IRS tax.
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510 - Total Add Does
Not Match Est
Antidumping Duty
(ADD) On Line Items
(col. 35), Total
Antidumping Duty
(block 39 summary)
The total antidumping duty amount in the block 39 summary
is not equal to the total of the individual line item
antidumping duty amounts.
The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the antidumping
duties.
594 - Invalid
District/Port Of
Unlading
U.S. Port of Unlading
(box 26), Mode of
Transportation (box 20)
The U.S. district/port of unlading code is a 4-position
numeric code which can be found as Schedule D in the tariff
schedules or can be queried through the Extract Reference
File chapter of this document. This code must be reported
for all vessel and air shipments. An entry filer will get this
error message if the code is missing or invalid.
618 - Surety Revoked Surety Code (box 6) The surety company as designated by the code in box 6 is no
longer recognized by CBP as a valid surety. The entry filer
should check with the importer to see if a new bond has been
executed or if a single transaction bond is required.
629 - Missing/Invalid
Consignee Number
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
Except for informal entries, the ultimate consignee number is
required on all entry summaries. This message will result if
the consignee number has been omitted.
For consolidated summaries, enter zeros in this block in the
IRS number format, e.g. 00-0000000. See CBP Directive
3550-061, CBPF-7501 completion instructions, for the
proper consignee number formats.
The entry filer should check with the importer or ultimate
consignee for the correct consignee number.
630 - Invalid Mode Of
Transportation
Mode of Transportation
(box 20), Entry Type
(box 2)
This error results when the mode of transportation shown on
the summary is not a valid code. See CBP Directive 3550-
061 dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion
instructions for the proper mode of transportation formats.
The mode of transportation (air, rail, vessel, etc.) must be
shown on all formal summaries, and is indicated by a
2-position numeric code, such as 11 for vessel,
containerized.
641 - Invalid CVD or
ADD Entry
Entry Type (box 2),
Countervailing Case
Number (col. 30B),
Antidumping Case
Number (col. 30B)
Summaries containing line items subject to countervailing
and antidumping duties should be assigned entry types 03
and 07. See CBP Directive 3550-061 dated September 18,
1992, CBPF-7501 completion instructions for the proper
formats. This error results when there is at least one
countervailing or antidumping case number shown on the
entry summary, and the entry type code given is other than
03 or 07; or the entry type given is 03 or 07, and there is no
countervailing or antidumping case number on the summary.
643 - AWB-BL
Invalid/Missing
Bill of Lading/Air
Waybill Number (box
19), Mode of
Transportation (box 20)
The bill of lading or air waybill number is required if the
mode of transportation is air (code 40, 41) or sea (codes 10
or 11). Do not insert spaces, dashes or other special
characters in the bill of lading number. Effective April 4,
1989, all vessel shipments are required to use a unique bill of
lading number. This format is explained in Administrative
Message #267, dated December 12, 1988.
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646 - Importer
Number Not On File
Importer Number (box
12)
The importer number shown on the entry summary is not on
file in ACS. The entry filer should reverify the number with
the importer of record. Complete and submit a CBPF-5106
update transaction to ACS.
658 - Invalid Importer
Number Format
Importer Number (box
12)
The importer number must be reported in the acceptable
formats as given in CBP Directive 3550-061, dated
September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion instructions.
Note that the letters O, I, and Z cannot be used in an IRS
number suffix (however, there are some exceptions for
importer numbers assigned prior to this rule). There is no
dash between the IRS number and the 2- position suffix.
The entry filer should check first for typographical errors; it
may then be necessary to check with the importer to obtain
the correct number.
659 - Importer On
Region Sanction List
Importer Number (box
12)
This importer number is on the regional list of importers on
sanction. Usually, if an importer is on sanction, he is
required to file live entries with payment of duties by cash or
certified check. The entry filer should check with local CBP
to see what procedures should be followed in each individual
case.
660 - Importer On
Nat'l Sanction List
Importer Number (box
12)
This importer number is on the national list of importers on
sanction. Usually, if an importer is on sanction, he is
required to file live entries with payment of duties by cash or
certified check. The entry filer should check with local CBP
to see what procedures should be followed in each individual
case.
662 - Importer
Number Is Voided
Importer Number (box
12)
A voided importer number cannot be used. Find correct
number from importer status.
680 - Bond Not On
File
Importer Number (box
12), Bond Number (box
6), Bond Type (box 7)
The bond number and type given on the entry summary are
not shown in ACS for the importer of record number. If the
importer has very recently filed a continuous bond, this
message may mean that CBP has not yet input the bond
information into ACS.
The entry filer should check with the importer as to the
correct bond in use. A single transaction bond may be
required.
689 - It Number With
No It Date
IT Number (box 17), IT
Date (box 18)
If the first entry against a shipment was an in-bond
transportation entry, both the IT number and IT date must be
reported on the entry summary. This message indicates that
an IT number was reported, but the IT date was omitted.
69A - Origin
Country/Tariff Nbr
Invalid
Country of Origin (box
15), Tariff Number (col.
30)
Some tariff numbers are defined as the product of a specific
country. This error message results when the country of
origin shown is not the proper country of origin for the tariff
classification.
For example, tariff 0406.90.0810 is for certain cheddar
cheese produced in Canada. The country of origin reported
with this classification must be Canada. If the country of
origin is not Canada, another tariff classification will apply.
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693 - Invalid Missing
Document Code
Missing Documents (box
16)
Missing documents are noted on the entry summary using
the 2-position numeric codes listed in CBP Directive 3550-
061, dated September 18, 1992, CBPF-7501 completion
instructions. This error results when the code shown on the
entry summary is not on that list, or if it contains special
characters or letters.
739 - Additional Tariff
Nbrs Required
Tariff Number (col. 30) There are some tariff numbers that always require the
reporting of at least one other tariff number in order to
completely describe the merchandise. One such example
would be certain clocks, where components must be
separately reported under different tariff numbers, even if all
the individually named components are not included in the
shipment.
Another example would be merchandise that is covered by
temporary legislation, denoted by a Chapter 99 tariff
number. Both the Chapter 99 number and the tariff number
from Chapters 1-97 must be reported.
The entry filer should refer to the tariff schedule for
complete classification of the merchandise, reading all
relevant section Chapter Notes and footnotes.
746 - Line Item Value
Missing
Entered Value (col. 33A) A value must be shown for each line item reported on the
CBPF-7501. If the entered value is less than fifty cents,
show 0 (zero) instead of leaving a blank.
79K - Tariff Nbr Not
Now Active
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Entry Date (box 4), IT
Date (box 18)
The tariff number in this line item is not an active tariff
number for the given entry date (or IT date in the case of
non-quota merchandise). The tariff number has either
expired, or will become active in the future. Verify the entry
and/or IT dates, and reclassify with an active tariff number
as necessary.
79N - Tariff Not
Active For It Date
79M - Tariff Nbr Not
On Database
Tariff Number (col. 30) The tariff number indicated in this line item is not a valid
number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, or may never
have existed. The filer should verify that the most current
Harmonized Update has been downloaded from ABI.
798 - Duty Free-Status
Conflict
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Special Programs
Indicator (col. 28 or in
front of tariff number),
Duty Amount (col. 35)
This error message results from a conflict between the duty
amount and either the tariff number or a special program
indicator which allows for duty-free entry.
For example, tariff 9808003000 (emergency war materials)
must reflect a duty of zero in the record with the associated
Chapter 1-97 tariff number. If a duty amount greater than
zero is transmitted, this error will result.
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800 - No Match For
Est/Comp Duties
Entry Date (box 4), IT
Date (box 18), Tariff
Number (col. 30),
Country Of Origin (box
15), Reporting
Quantities and Units of
Measure (col. 32), Duty
Amount (col. 35)
This general message means that the ACS-computed duty
amount doesn't match the entry filer's estimated duty amount
for the line item, based on the information provided. It
sometimes appears with other messages that identify other
incorrect or missing information.
ACS does allow for a small variation between the calculated
and estimated amounts, to allow for differences in rounding
figures. This message indicates that the ACS tolerance has
been exceeded on the line item or for the entire entry.
Sometimes enough information is provided on the CBPF-
7501 for ACS to compute the duty, but the ACS calculation
doesn't match the filer's estimated duty amount. This might
happen, for example, if the country of origin is Column 2,
but the filer used the Col I duty rate. It would also occur
when the special program indicator was omitted, but a zero
duty amount was shown. Another example would be if the
filer is using the wrong rate in effect for the date of entry or
IT.
At other times, ACS doesn't have enough information to
compute the duty, and again this error message will result.
For example, if the duty rate is $.50 per piece, but the
number of pieces was omitted, ACS cannot calculate the
duty due to verify the filer's estimated duty amount.
Fixing the error(s) identified in other error messages will
usually correct this one as well.
822 - Ult Consignee
Number Voided
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
This error results occasionally when a consignee number has
not been part of an import transaction with CBP in the last
18 months or is a duplicate of a previously created number.
The filer should file a completed CBPF-5106 with local
CBP, making sure the ZIP code is included.
824 - Ult Cons On
Region Sanction
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
This consignee number is on the regional sanction list. The
filer should check with local CBP to see what procedures
should be followed in each individual case.
825 - Ult Cons On
Nat'l Sanction
Ultimate Consignee
Number (box 10)
This consignee number is on the national sanction list. The
filer should check with local CBP to see what procedures
should be followed in each individual case.
89E - Fee Code
Entered/Not Required
Entry Type (box 2),
Country of Origin (box
15), Tariff Number (col.
30), User Fees (col. 30,
31)
This error message results if a fee is reported on the CBPF-
7501 that is not required to be paid. For example, if the
country of origin is Barbados (a CBI country), the
merchandise-processing fee is not required since CBI
countries are exempt from this fee, whether or not the CBI
duty-free treatment is claimed. Also, the merchandise-
processing fee is not required for American goods returned
under tariff 9801.00.10, repaired goods under tariff
9802.00.40, and set components entered with a “v” on the 50
record.
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89F - Fee Code
Required But Not
Entered
Entry Type (box 2),
Country of Origin (box
15), Tariff Number (col.
30), User Fees (col. 30,
31)
This error message results if the merchandise processing fee
was not reported on a formal entry when the tariff number is
not exempt or the country of origin is not LDDC, CBI, or a
U.S. insular possession. This error message also occurs
when a commodity-specific fee, such as pork, tea, or cotton
is not reported with the corresponding tariff number.
89H - Est Fee No
Match To Computed
Fee
Entry Date (box 4),
Tariff Number (col. 30),
Entered Value (col.
33A), Quantities and
Units of Measure (col.
32)
The entry filer's estimated fee amount does not match the fee
computed by ACS, based on the information provided.
For example, the merchandise processing fee percentage (%)
is determined by the entry date, and is adjusted annually. If
the error is on the MPF, the entry filer should verify the
correct rate for the date of entry, and calculate the fee
accordingly.
89K - Total Detail Fee
Not = Est Fee
User Fees On Line Items
(col. 35), Total User
Fees (block 39
summary)
If this message is the only user fee message on the summary,
it indicates that the block 39 summary total user fees do not
exactly equal the total of the individual line item user fee
amounts.
If the summary has other user fee error messages, this
message indicates that the total user fee amount is not correct
because of the user fee errors described in the other
messages. Resolution of those errors will likely fix this one,
too.
The entry filer should review the summary data and ensure
that all required fees are included and correctly calculated,
including merchandise processing (MPF), harbor
maintenance (HMF), dutiable mail fee, and
commodity-specific fees such as beef, pork, tea, sugar, etc.
The total of all user fee amounts on the lines must be shown
by class code in the block 39 summary
915 - It Date/Date Of
Imp Inconsistent
IT Date (box 18), Import
Date (box 27)
If the merchandise was transported in-bond, both the IT
number and IT date must be reported. The proper ACS date
format is month/day/year or MMDDYY. Verify that the IT
date is present, and is a valid date in proper format.
If the date is valid and format correct, check the relationship
of the IT date to the import date. This message can also
appear with a second message that specifies yet another
conflicting date, such as date of export. The export and
import dates must be before or the same as the IT date. For
example, an air shipment is often exported, imported and
transported in-bond all on the same date.
If the IT was prepared in advance and predates the import
date, change the IT date to the import date. By regulation,
the IT entry cannot be in effect before the merchandise has
actually been imported.
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Code Data Element Edit/Fix
961 - Tot Est Duty Not
= Tot Est Line Duty
Duty Amounts On Line
Items (col. 35), Total
Duty (box 37)
The total duty amount does not equal the total of the
individual line-item duty amounts. Unlike the duty
calculation tolerance discussed under message #506 which
allows for a slight variation in the duty calculations, the total
of all line item duties must be exactly the same as the total
given in box 37.
The entry filer should recalculate and retotal the duty
amounts.
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Glossary
The Glossary identifies document-specific and ACS
terminology and is provided for reference.
ABI Automated Broker Interface. An integral part of the Automated
Commercial System (ACS), ABI is the means by which brokers or
importers transmit entry and release data to the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP). ABI entries are identified by either an
ABI/N (non-statement) or ABI/S (statement) next to the entry type
code in block 2 of the CBP Form CBPF-7501, Entry Summary.
Through ABI, brokers are permitted to pay entries individually (non-
statement) or by batch (statement).
ACH Automated Clearinghouse. An electronic payment program that
allows ABI filers to pay CBP duties, taxes, and fees with one
electronic transaction.
ACS Automated Commercial System. The system used by CBP to track,
control, and process all commercial goods imported into the United
States.
ADD/CVD Antidumping/Countervailing Duty
AII Automated Invoice Interface
Alpha or Alphabetic All letters, A through Z, and spaces.
Alphanumeric Having only letter, numbers and spaces.
AMS Automated Manifest System for air and ocean carriers.
Antidumping Duty Selling below home market prices or cost of manufacture with
material injury to an U.S. manufacturer is called dumping.
Antidumping duties are levied upon further importation of the
merchandise.
Application Identifier A 2-position code in a record which identifies the type of application
data in the transaction file and the task to be performed; for example,
EI = Entry Summary Input.
Automated Invoice
Interface (AII)
AII permits invoice data to be transmitted electronically to the CBP
Data Center.
Beef and Pork Fee An assessment collected on importation of cattle, hogs, beef, pork
and products. The assessment varies according to tariff number. The
class code for beef is 053 and 054 for pork.
Bill of Lading A negotiable instrument that allows the carrier to transport a
merchandise shipment from a shipper to a consignee.
Bill of Lading
Number
The alphanumeric code issued by a carrier that references an
individual cargo shipment in a manifest.
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Block Control Header
Record
Often referred to as the B record, this header record identifies the
detail data to follow and also allows for separating data into groups
by districts/ports of processing or filers.
Block Control Trailer
Record
Commonly referred to as the Y record, this trailer record is paired
with the block control header record and signals the end of the block
of data.
Blueberry Fee An assessment collected on imported blueberries. The class code is
106.
Cargo Release Delivery authorized by CBP permitting merchandise to enter the
commerce of the United States.
CBI Caribbean Basin Initiative resulting from the Caribbean Economic
Recovery Act.
CBPF-3461 CBP Form (CBPF) 3461, Entry/Immediate Delivery.
CBPF-7501 CBP Form (CBPF) 7501, Entry Summary
Character Having letters, numbers, or special characters such as @, -, $ and
spaces.
Class Code Each collection must be properly coded using a classification code to
identify the proper CBP account for deposit of monies collected.
Multiple class codes may be required to properly distribute a
collection.
Communications
Interface Program
Programs developed to send and receive data.
Consolidated Entry
Summary
On a consolidated entry summary, an entry filer has combined or
consolidated several releases into one entry summary package to be
submitted for duty payment. It can be either a formal or informal
entry. Consolidated entry summaries are identified by an alphabetic
code C following the check digit of the entry number; e.g.,
888/0967534-8C.
Cotton Fee An assessment collected on imported upland cotton and products
containing upland cotton. The class code is 056.
Countervailing Duty Countervailing duty is levied when imported merchandise receives a
bounty or grant when exported with material injury to an U.S.
manufacturer.
CSMS Cargo Systems Messaging Service
Data Element User-entered or system generated data that collectively make up a
record or report.
District/Port Code A 4-position numeric identifier referring to each CBP district and port
of entry. Valid district/port codes can be queried through the Extract
Reference File chapter of this document.
Drawback Drawback is a refund of duties paid upon certain imported goods that
are manufactured and re-exported, never used within the United
States and re-exported, or never used within the United States and
destroyed under CBP supervision.
Duty Ad valorem and/or specific rates assessed on the entered value of
merchandise entering the United States and other countries.
EI Common term used for entry summary input application identifier.
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Electronic Invoicing The ability to transmit invoice data electronically through the
Automated Invoice Interface (AII).
Entry Documentation required by and submitted to CBP by an entry filer to
secure release of imported merchandise from CBP custody. The
entry package usually consists of a CBPF-3461 or CBPF-3461A, the
invoice, a packing list and any special release forms including other
Government agency forms.
Entry Number The unique numeric identifier referencing the documentation filed
with CBP to secure release and duty payment of imported
merchandise.
Entry Summary CBP Form CBPF-7501. The entry summary describes and properly
codes the imported merchandise. The entry filer has 10 working days
after release of the merchandise to file an entry summary and pay
whatever duties, fees, and taxes are due.
Filer or Filer Code A unique 3-position alphanumeric identifier assigned by
Headquarters to ABI participants who file their own entries.
FIRMS Code Facilities Information and Resources Management System (FIRMS)
code identifies the CBP facility where goods are located.
Foreign Trade Zone
(FTZ)
Secured areas legally outside of a nation’s CBP territory.
FROB Foreign Remain On Board
GATT General Agreement on Tariff and Trade
General Order (G.O.) Premises owned or leased by the U.S. Government and used for the
storage of merchandise undergoing CBP examination or under
seizure, or pending final release from CBP custody. Unclaimed
merchandise stored in such premises is held under “general order”.
GI Common term used for cargo release certification input application
identifier.
GSP Generalized System of Preferences.
Harmonized System
(HTS)
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Code System in ACS.
Hass Avocado Fee An assessment collected on imported Hass avocado. The class code
is 107.
HI Common term used for cargo release input application identifier.
HMF Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Honey Fee An assessment collected on imported honey. The class code is 055.
House Bill Number An alphanumeric identifier that references an individual cargo
shipment consolidated under a master bill of lading.
HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
published by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
HTS Number or
Tariff Number
An 8- or 10-position alphanumeric code assigned to various
commodities listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States Annotated.
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
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Import Specialist CBP officer responsible for the admissibility, examination and
appraisement, classification, liquidation, and statistical reporting of
entries.
In-bond The act of transporting a cargo shipment from a port of unlading to
another port for entry or disposition under bond.
Informal Entry Informal entries are filed for personal shipments of any value, for
certain commercial shipments valued at $1250 or less and for certain
textile shipments valued at $250 or less. Informal entries can be filed
on the Entry Summary, CBPF-7501, and are identified by the
numeric entry type code 11 in block 2. They can also be filed on an
Informal Entry, CBPF-5119A.
Informal
Merchandise Fee
An assessment for Informal entry summaries. The class code is 311.
IRS Tax Internal Revenue Service tax. IRS tax is paid in addition to duty on
shipments of alcohol and tobacco.
ISO Code A 2-position alphabetic International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) code for countries. For example, the ISO code
for Mexico is MX, while the code for Spain is ES. A complete listing
is included in Schedule C of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
ISF Importer Security Filing
IT Immediate Transportation. In-bond movement transporting a cargo
shipment from the port of unlading to the in-land port of destination
under bond for entry or disposition.
JCL Job Control Language
Lime Fee An assessment collected on imported limes. The class code is 102.
Liquidation Date The date an entry has been liquidated by CBP.
Mango Fee An assessment collected on imported mangos. The class code is 108.
Manual Surcharge
Fee
A surcharged fee assessed for any formal entry submitted by an ABI
filer who is not certified for Cargo Release processing in at least one
port location. The class code is 500.
Manufacture ID or
MID
Manufacturer identification code constructed using specific segments
of the manufacturer’s or shipper’s, name and address. Refer to CBP
Directive 3500-13 dated November 24, 1986, for instructions on
determining the manufacturer ID.
Mod Act A short and informal title used to refer to the CBP modernization
provisions contained in Title VI of the North American Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182). The primary
purpose of Title VI is to streamline and automated the commercial
operations of the CBP. The Title is also intended to improve
compliance with CBP laws and provide safeguards, uniformity, and
due process rights for importers.
MPF Merchandise Processing Fee.
Mushroom Fee An assessment collected on imported fresh mushrooms. The class
code is 103.
NIL National Importer Liquidation
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NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement. A preferential trade
agreement among Canada, Mexico and the United States covering
trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, government procurement,
investment, services and related matters, intellectual property,
administrative, institutional and other provisions. The objectives of
NAFTA are to eliminate barriers to trade, facilitate the cross-border
movement of goods and services, promote conditions of fair
competition, increase investment opportunities, provide adequate and
effective protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights,
create effective procedures for the implementation and application of
this agreement, and to establish a framework for further trilateral,
regional and multilateral cooperation to expand and enhance the
benefits of this agreement within the territories of the signatory
countries.
Numeric Having only numbers.
Password A 5- to 8-position character code assigned by the user allowing
access to ACS.
Port A 2-position numeric identifier that identifies each CBP port of entry.
Port of Entry The port where the entry is filed.
Port of Unlading The U.S. port of call in which cargo shipments are discharged.
Potato Fee An assessment collected on imported tablestock potatoes, processed
potato products and seed potatoes. The class code is 090.
Quota Under a quota, only a certain amount of the designated merchandise
can be entered into the commerce of the United States during a
specific time period. Under an absolute quota, once the specified
amount of merchandise has been entered, no more can be entered
until the next opening. Under a tariff-rate quota, a certain amount
may be entered at a reduced rate of duty. Once that amount has been
entered, a higher rate of duty is charged.
Record Identifier A collection of data elements that make up the full record.
Release Port Port where the merchandise is released by CBP. The port code
shown in block 5 of the CBPF-7501, Entry Summary, indicates the
port of release.
RLF A program for electronic entry filers which allows the transmission of
entry/ entry summary data from one location for cargo arriving at a
second location in which the filer is not located (if an importer) or is
not licensed (if a broker).
SCAC Standard Carrier Alpha Code. The carrier identifier issued by the
National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).
Selectivity Automated method of designating imported merchandise for
examination by a CBP inspector or commodity specialist.
Sheep Fee An assessment collected on imported sheep and sheep products. The
class code is 105.
Sorghum Fee An assessment collected on imported sorghum. The class code is
109.
SPI Special Program Indicator
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Sugar Fee An assessment collected on imported sugar. The class code is 079.
System Generated Data elements provided by ACS from other records, files or the actual
operating system.
Transaction Control
Header Record
Commonly referred to as the A record, this header record identifies
the user and signals the beginning of a transaction file.
Transaction Control
Trailer Record
Commonly referred to as the Z record, this trailer record is paired
with the transaction control header record and signals the end of the
transaction file.
Vessel Code A unique alphanumeric code that positively identifies a specific
vessel.
Watermelon Fee An assessment collected on imported watermelons. The class code is
104.