Question: What ACE report shows the Entry Number Revision Version?I am trying to see that our broker has submitted the PSC (post summary correction). I do not see where the “version” is listed. Answer 1: To the moderators additional answer from what I submitted earlierThere are various fields that can be added to show the […]
Question: I know that technically we can’t be punished for filing PSCs and Protests, but at what point can we file too many? Will CBP eventually say that we should have had the data at entry and are thus failing to exercise reasonable care? Answer 1: There is no limit to how many, however by […]
Question: We have several PSC’s to file on which additional duty is due. Are there updated guidelines regarding voluntary tenders? Is it possible to pay additional duties on pay.gov? CSMS 66599946 dated Oct. 22, 2025 only addresses “supplemental duty bills” and the ability to pay via ACH for importers who are “test participants.” Would a […]
Question: I cleared 2 shipments using HTS code 8438901000 as the main HTS and entered them with the below hierarchy per my customer’s instruction: 99030125 8438901000 However, it was later uncovered that exemption code 9903.01.28 applied to the shipments. When I tried to file a PSC, I received a rejection stating that the exemption code has […]
Question: We were just approved for a binding ruling and will be going back to submit Post Summary Corrections (PSC)’s for those not liquidated. There are about 1,700 but we do not want the broker that filed the entry to do the PSC as we have completely severed our relationship due to so many errors. […]
Question: Hello ICPA Members, If our customs broker failed to claim the transit exception for entries impacted by the Reciprocal Tariff or any of the current Trump Tariffs, are we allowed to file a Post-Summary Correction (PSC) to correct the entries and receive a duty refund? Even if regulations allow this, is it advisable to […]
Question: When a quantity discrepancy is found post entry, who is responsible for filing the MDR? Should the carrier or the broker initiate the MDR with CBP? Answer 1: MRD on vessels per 19CR 4.12 Shortages shall be reported to the port direct by the master or agent of the vessel by endorsement on the […]
Question: Does anyone have best practices on how to manage 9817 claims vs substantiation when tracking the flow of an item? For example, say 500 parts are imported under 9817 and within 6 months you noticed a trend that you may have overclaimed as those items are not all being consumed with an agricultural use. […]
Question: What are folks currently experiencing for turnaround time on PEA’s these days? Answer 1: 6-9 months for PSC response. At least we can track them now. Answer 2: I filed a post summary correction in August of 2023 and just received the refund in April 2024. So a good 8 months!
Question: Our company has requested PSC for customs brokers for HTS, SPI claims, COO to name few common errors. The brokers sent the corrected customs forms. However, after couple of months of the corrections, the old information is still on ACE reports. Would like to ask the community if someone experience this and how long […]
Question: We had a trailer of imported goods stolen and according to the police, they do not believe it, or the goods will ever be recovered. We know duty drawback is not an option but is it possible to do a post summary correction on the entries with the stolen goods? WE believe insurance will […]
Question: My client is an importer of record who uses more than one Customs broker. This importer sometimes has goods subject to ITAR. We are instructed to make the following statement on the entry: “This shipment is being Imported in accordance with and under the authority of 22 CFR 123.4(a)(1)” The importer just advised us that […]
