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FTZ Management: Reports - CF3461 Weekly Estimate and Individual 3461

The
CF3461 Weekly Estimate
 screen is used to create an estimation of the value of the goods entering into U.S. Customs territory during the coming zone week. This screen also generates the following documentation:
CF3461 Estimate
CF3461 Continuation Reports
ABI Estimate File (if an organization files the report electronically)

Duplicate Estimate Detail Records from Previous Week

To duplicate the estimate detail records from the previous week:
  1. Click
    Copy Current
    .
  2. Replace the “000-000000-0” entry with the current week’s entry number.
  3. Enter the
    Entry Begin Date
     and
    Submission Date
     .
  4. Click
    Save
    .

Adjusting HTS Estimate

To adjust an estimate for an HTS:
  1. Choose a line and click
    Edit
    .
  2. Make all necessary changes, then click
    Update
    .

Adding Additional HTS to an Estimate

To add an additional HTS to an estimate:
  1. Go to the
    CF3461 Weekly Estimate
     grid and click
    Add New
    .
  2. Click
    Add News
     to open a set of data entry fields.
  3. Enter the information for the new HTS, and then click
    Insert
    .
  4. Click
    Save
     at the top of the screen.

Creating a CF3461 Weekly Estimate Report

To create a report:
  1. Click
    Generate
    .
  2. Click the associated link to view a generated report.
Checking
Send Report Generation Complete Email
 sends an e-mail so other tasks can be performed as the CF3461 generates. To proceed without a confirmation e-mail, uncheck the box.
CF3461 Weekly Estimate Data Elements – Submitting a CF3461
Description
Entry Type
  • 06
    :
    Consumption from a United States FTZ
  • 08
    :
    NAFTA Duty Deferral
Generate ABI
If this box is checked, a file will be generated and sent to CBP or a broker, depending on the user’s configuration.
Entry Number
The entry number to be sent to CBP. The system will confirm that the check digit at the end of the entry number is appropriately calculated.
Entry Begin Date
The first day of a 7-day period that starts the zone week.
End Date
This date is calculated by the system but is not transmitted to CBP. It is used to assist administrators when creating the next weekly estimate.
Broker/Importer File Number
This is only needed if an entry was transmitted to a broker and more information is needed.
Importer of Record, Consignee, and Buyer
These fields are established and set up during system configuration. They should not change from week to week.
Weekly Indicator
  • Checked
    :
    PER (Perishable Goods Indicator) is always optional.
    When the Reference Identifier Qualifier is PER, the Reference Identifier must always be a “Y” to indicate that this cargo release filing is for perishable merchandise.
    The submission of this indicator has no effect on the system processing of the Cargo Release transaction.
  • Unchecked
    :
    The CF3461 transmitted to CBP will have no Perishable Goods Indicator.
    The submission of this indicator has no effect on the system processing of the Cargo Release transaction.
Perishable Indicator
  • Checked
    :
    PER (Perishable Goods Indicator) is always optional.
    When the Reference Identifier Qualifier is PER, the Reference Identifier must always be a “Y” to indicate that this cargo release filing is for perishable merchandise.
    The submission of this indicator has no effect on the system processing of the Cargo Release transaction.
  • Unchecked
    :
    The CF3461 transmitted to CBP will have no Perishable Goods Indicator.
    The submission of this indicator has no effect on the system processing of the Cargo Release transaction.
Description of Merchandise
This field is not transmitted to CBP but can be used by the zone administrator to help manage entry filings.
Line Number
This field is required for ACE entry filing and must be sequential. If filing a set or a watch where all of the HTS numbers must be on the same tariff line, the HTS sequence must be populated to show in the order that they need to be reported to CBP.
HTS Number
This field should match the HTS number that will be removed from the zone in the upcoming zone week.
Current HTS Number
If the listed status code is “P” and the HTS number being removed from the zone has expired, then the current valid HTS Number must be provided.
Country of Origin
Country of Origin.
Status Code
  • N
    :
    Non-Privileged Foreign
  • P
    :
    Privileged Foreign
Privilege Date
If the listed status code is “P” and the HTS number being removed from the zone has expired, then the date that privileged foreign status was granted must be entered.
Manufacturer ID/Supplier ID
The Manufacturer ID or Supplier ID must be provided. If the user is self-filing or the broker interface requires this data to be transmitted, the entity name and address will be pulled from the company table.
important
In case the manufacturer country is China, it is required to provide a valid 6-numeric zip/postal code.
Seller ID
The seller of the merchandise being shipped. If the user is self-filing or the broker interface requires this data to be transmitted, the entity name and address will be pulled from the company table.
Txn Qty
The quantity of units being shipped from a zone at a transaction level.
Rpt Qty
The quantity being shipped in the HTS unit of measure (UOM) amount.
Value
The value of the merchandise being shipped at a tariff line level from the zone each week.

Note for CF3461 Self-Filers

If your company is a self-filer or manages Participating Government Agency (PGA) data within FTZ Management, a PGA View button will become available for lines where the HTS number has been flagged by a PGA in the ABI updates set by CBP.
The PGA button will only appear by default if the PGA has the HTS Number flagged and they are a PGA requesting the transmission of PGA data at the time of Cargo Release (CF3461). Some PGAs (e.g. ATF and DDTC) do not flag HTS numbers.
If your company needs to report to a PGA that has not been flagged, please contact IntegrationPoint@ThomsonReuters.com. Support will be able to add the HTS number to your zone.
Zone operators will only see the ACE fields listed above if they are self-filing or the company’s broker interfaces have been modified to accommodate the ACE Data elements.
For more information about entering PGA data in the
PGA Management
 screens, please refer to the PGA User Guide.

PGA Filtering of CF3461 Lines

If your company is a self-filer, manages Participating Government Agency (PGA) data within FTZ Management, or files through a broker using an interface that accommodates to ACE elements; estimate details can be filtered by associated PGA data.
  1. Click
    Show/Hide Filter
     to display the filter option for PGAs along with options for additional estimate details.
  2. Click on the filter icon to use the
    PGA
     filter.
    A pop-up opens where you can filter lines based on any associated PGA data. Examples include whether or not PGA data has been entered, the type of PGA reporting, or agency specific details.
  3. Click
    Apply Filters
     after the condition criteria are set.
  4. Click the
    X
     next to the PGA filter option at the top of the grid to remove all PGA filters once applied.

Correcting PGA Line Rejections on Released Estimates

Some PGAs require additional data be submitted to them when a CF3461 Weekly Estimate is submitted. In some cases, a released estimate may have a PGA Line Rejection. This section covers the process of how to resolve this issue. Open the
CF3461 Weekly Estimate
 screen from the
Reports
 menu.
  1. Choose a CF3461 entry from the drop-down to correct.
  2. Navigate to the rejected line by paging through the grid or use the filter option to filter
    N
     within the
    Status Code
     column.
  3. Choose a line to resolve.
  4. In the PGA column, click
    View
    .
  5. Once the PGA record displays, click
    Select
    .
  6. If multiple records are displayed, click
    Select
     for the PGA record with the corresponding Agency Code and Program Code. If there are no PGA records to display, the following message will appear on the screen: There are no PGA Data to display.
  7. In the PGA header, click
    Edit
     above the Agency Code field. This will enable modifications to the existing PGA header data.
  8. In the
    Correction Indicator
     field, select the option that corresponds best with the required action.
Action
Description
R – Replace
If modifying an existing PGA record that was previously transmitted, choose this option.
A – Add
If adding a new PGA record that was not previously transmitted, choose this option.
D - Delete
If removing a previously-transmitted PGA record, choose this option.
To apply changes:
  1. Click
    Save
    .
  2. Perform any additional required corrections to the PGA data through the various tabs.
To run a system validation on the corrected data:
  1. Click
    Validate
    . If the record fails validation, any flagged errors will need to be resolved before any further action can be taken. Repeat the steps listed above until all errors are resolved.
  2. Once all errors are resolved, re-open the
    CF3461 Weekly Estimate
     screen from the
    Reports
     menu.
  3. Click
    Correction
     at the top of the screen. This will re-transmit the PGA lines on the CF34361. Any responses will appear in the
    ABI Responses
     screen under the
    ABI
     menu.

CF3461 Transmitting a Cancellation

The
CF3461 Weekly Estimate
 screen can be used by self-filers for transmitting a cancellation to CBP. This screen is accessed by choosing
CF3461 Weekly Estimate
 from the
Reports
 menu.
To transmit a cancellation:
  1. Click on the Previous Entries drop-down.
  2. Choose and select an estimate from the provided list. This drop-down has type-ahead capabilities, meaning that typing letters or numbers into the field will further narrow down the list of available options.
  3. After an estimate has been selected, the screen will refresh and show more options available.
  4. Click
    Transmit Cancellation
    . This will open a pop-up window.
  5. Once this information is provided, click
    Save
     to apply changes.
  6. Select a
    Cancellation Reason Code
     and
    Correction Cancellation DIS Indicator
    .
  7. Once the Cancellation Reason Code and Correction Cancellation DIS Indicator have been saved, click
    Transmit Cancellation
    . The system will then run validations on the estimate.
If the validation is unsuccessful, an error message will appear on the screen. If the validation is successful, the user may review the responses associated with this cancellation within the
ABI Entry Summary Screen
.
CF3461 Cancellation Data Elements
Description
Cancellation Reason Code
The
Reason Code
 for cancellation request. Valid CATAIR codes are:
Code
01
:
Clerical Error
02
:
Entry Replaced by CBPF 7512
03
:
Merchandise Cleared Under Another Entry
04
:
Entry Replaced by FTZ Admission
05
:
Merchandise Cleared Under Informal Entry
06
:
Merchandise Seized
07
:
Merchandise Destroyed
08
:
Non-Arrival
09
:
Shipment Refused by Importer
10
:
Shipment Not Authorized for Import
12
:
System Error
01
:
No Foreign Status Goods Removed from FTZ
Correction Cancellation DIS Indicator
Use Y to indicate a DIS submission has been made in support of the correction or cancellation request. The DIS submission related to the correction cancellation request should be transmitted in advance of the submission of the correction/cancellation request.
The DIS submission should include the Filer-assigned [DIS] Reference number which links it to the specific correction/cancellation request.
Reference Type
A conditional identifier that supplements the selected cancellation reason code.
Reference Number
An identifier for the selected reference type.

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