Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Where can I get the official information regarding the Aluminum Smelt and Cast Requirements?
- How do I know if I need to file the additional data elements?CSMS 55438432 lists the HTS that are impacted and need the additional information.
- My menu changed and I am seeing an Aluminum menu option. Why is that?
- ABI – In the past year, you filed an entry that had one or more of the potential HTS listed by CBP, so we automatically added the new menu option to your menu.
- FTZ – You have inventory of one or more of the potential HTS listed by CBP, so we automatically added the new menu option(s) to your menu.
- What do these new Aluminum menu options do?
- ABI-01 Self-Filer – If you fill out the new data elements in the Menu, the data will automatically be transmitted to CBP when you transmit your Entry Summary.
- FTZ Self-Filer – If you fill out the new data elements in the Menu, the data will automatically be transmitted to CBP when you transmit your 7501.
- FTZ Broker Filer -
- Standard 7501 ACE CATAIR Interface to your broker – If you fill out the new data elements in the Menu, the data will automatically be transmitted to your broker when you transmit your 7501. If your broker is not ready to accept this new data in the feed yet, simply do not fill out the new data fields in the menu option and your file will not change. You will, however, need your broker to transmit the new data to CBP for you. Please communicate with your broker to see what they would like you to do.
- Custom/Non-Standard 7501 Interface to your broker – Your interface will not be automatically updated with the new fields, because your broker will need to communicate how they would like to receive the new data in the file. This will need to be an SOW to make the non-standard update and test the new format between ONESOURCE and your broker. If you fill out the new data elements in the Menu, the data will not automatically be transmitted to your broker until this happens. You will need to work with your broker to have them transmit the new data to CBP for you, until the SOW to update your Custom/Non-Standard 7501 Interface is complete.
- What is the data that is found in the new Aluminum menu options?
- ABI: These are parts with potential HTS numbers on any entry summary in New, Hold or Revalidate status.
- FTZ: These are parts with potential HTS numbers on any un-generated (unprinted) 7501.
- Aluminum – NPF and PF Components
- For non-zone manufactured parts or PF components of manufactured parts.
- Aluminum – NPF Manufactured FG
- For zone manufactured Finished Good parts where the Finished Good is classified with the impacted HTS and have NPF components under it with the impacted HTS. The FG HTS is what is reported, but we will show you all the NPF/PF components under it with the impacted HTS to help you research what you need to report.
- How do I fill out the new Aluminum information in the new menu items?Please see the following articles for specific information on how the new menus work:
- I need to file the new Aluminum data entry requirements, but I do not have a menu option to do so. How can I file?Request your customer support team to add the new menu option to your menu. You will need to know if you are filing FTZ entries or a self-filer of other entry types.
- If you are self-filing entries other than an 06 entry type, request the ABI/Aluminum Smelt and Cast menu.
- If you are an FTZ filer and you are not doing any manufacturing, request the FTZ/Aluminum – NPF and PF Components menu.
- If you are an FTZ filer and you are manufacturing, request both below options:
FTZ/Aluminum – NPF Manufactured FG menu.FTZ/Aluminum – NPF and PF Components menu. - I am seeing parts on an entry in my new menu option that I do not need to provide data to US Customs, why is it showing in the menu?These are new requirements initiated by the US Government. CBP provided very broad guidance on what needs to be filed and there are many open questions out with CBP on the details of the requirements. Until we know more about these requirements, we provided every potential possibility given by CBP on if something could be filed. Just because an item is listed in the menu, doesn’t mean you are required to report the new data elements.You know your products best and will have the best knowledge on if you should file. We did not want to limit or hinder your filing ability, so simply fill out the information on the ones you know you need to file and leave the others blank if you know you do NOT need to file. We will not stop you from filing without the data or force you to file any of the new data elements at this time. In the future as we learn more about these requirements, we will narrow the scope and provide validations around verified requirements.
- I received one of the following errors on my entry when I filed, what do they mean?Condition CodeNarrative TextExplanation826ALUM PRIM SMELT CNTRY APPL CD UNKNOWNThe Primary Country of Smelt Applicability Code on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is neither "N/A" nor blank/space.827ALUM PRIM SMELT CNTRY CD MISSINGA Primary Country of Smelt Code (or Primary Country of Smelt Applicability Code) on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is required.828ALUM PRIM SMELT CNTRY APPL CD CONFLICTBoth Primary Country of Smelt Applicability Code and Primary Country of Smelt Code found present on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07'); one or the other is required.829ALUM PRIM SMELT CNTRY CD UNKNOWN CNTRYThe Primary Country of Smelt Code on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is not a known ISO country code.830ALUM SEC SMELT CNTRY APPL CD UNKNOWNThe Secondary Country of Smelt Applicability Code on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is neither "N/A" nor blank/space.831ALUM SEC SMELT CNTRY CD MISSINGA Secondary Country of Smelt Code (or Secondary Country of Smelt Applicability Code) on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is required.832ALUM SEC SMELT CNTRY APPL CD CONFLICTBoth Secondary Country of Smelt Applicability Code and Secondary Country of Smelt Code found present on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07'); one or the other is required.833ALUM SEC SMELT CNTRY CD UNKNOWN CNTRYThe Secondary Country of Smelt Code on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is not a known ISO country code.834ALUM CAST CNTRY CD MISSINGA Country of Cast Code is not found on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07').835ALUM CAST CNTRY CD UNKNOWN CNTRYA Country of Cast Code on the submitted Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail (Importer's Additional Declaration type of '07') is not a known ISO country code.
- Why did you not validate my Entry Summary/7501 to tell me I was missing the Aluminum Smelt and Cast information before CBP rejected the entry?These are new requirements initiated by the US Government. CBP provided very broad guidance on what needs to be filed and there are many open questions out with CBP on the details of the requirements. Until we know more about these requirements, we did not want to force you to file any information and potentially hold up your ability to file. In the future as we learn more about these requirements, we will provide validations around verified requirements.
- I need to fill out/correct data for an Entry Summary/7501 but my entry is not listed in my menu. What do I do?
- If it is an ABI-01 Entry Summary, the entry must be in New, Hold or Revalidate status. Simply go to your entry summary and re-save it to put it into a Revalidate status.
- If it is an FTZ 7501, the entry must be unprinted. Simply go to your 7501 and unprint the 7501.
- I filled out the new menu items, but I still got rejections from CBP because I was missing the Aluminum Smelt/Cast requirements. Why is that?
- If you are a self-filer, they should have automatically transmitted to CBP. Please ensure that the lines that are rejecting were filled out correctly. If they were, please contact support for assistance.
- If you are a broker filer:
- If you are using a non-standard, custom broker interface, and have not completed an SOW to have the interface updated with your broker, the data will not automatically transmit to your broker.
- If you are using the TR standard ACE CATAIR broker interface, the data will automatically transmit to your broker if you filled out the new menu. Please check with your broker to see if they updated their process to receive the new CATAIR interface changes.
- Why do I need to fill out the information at the time of the 7501 filing instead of when I receive the goods into my FTZ?CBP initiated these requirements in a very short window of time. As a phase I to meet the go-live filing date, we provided functionality at the time of Entry Summary/7501 filing. As a phase II, in the future, we will provide new functionality that will allow you to capture the information at the time of receipt. It will then follow your product through the FTZ life cycle on your Entry Summary/7501 filing. We will provide you with information on when that new functionality will be available.
- I am an FTZ filer that files through a broker using a non-standard, custom broker interface. Why am I being told I need an SOW to update my interface when this is a government required change?If you are utilizing a non-standard, custom broker interface to send data to your broker, the specifications for that interface belong to your broker. We developed that interface according to your broker’s specifications and we are unable to alter that format without updated specifications from your broker. Once the changes are made, you will need to test that the updated interface works properly with your broker. An SOW is required for the testing environment and an implementation team to support the update.
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