US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Management and US Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
Automatic Chapter 99 tariff application coming soon
Our teams are developing a new feature that will help streamline your filings by automatically identifying and applying the appropriate chapter 99 tariffs. While this enhancement won’t be included in the initial rollout of the 26.1 release, we’re committed to delivering it to you between standard releases, as soon as it’s ready. Here’s a preview of what you can expect:
What’s coming
- Smart tariff selection:When generating your 7501 Entry, you’ll have the option to let our product analyze your inventory layers and fill in any missing chapter 99 numbers. Existing chapter 99 numbers for a tariff type will remain unchanged—our tool will only fill gaps, not overwrite your inventory layers.
- Preview before application:You’ll be able to review our suggested chapter 99 choices for a 7501 entry before they’re applied, giving you full control and confidence in your filings.
- Your responsibility:While our tool is designed to assist and save you time, it’s important to remember that you are ultimately responsible for ensuring the accuracy of your filings. Guidance can vary, and we’ll do our best to interpret requirements correctly, but final verification is up to you.
Why IMCR rules still matter
- Custom scenarios:If you have unique use cases or internal guidance that require different chapter 99 numbers than what we suggest, you can set IMCR rules for those specific situations. Our system will honor valid IMCR rules before applying automatic selections.
- Rapid CBP changes:If CBP updates reporting rules quickly, you may need to use IMCR rules temporarily while we update our functionality.
- Partial value functionality:For items where you want to use partial value functionality, IMCR rules will still be necessary in this first phase as value needs to be defined specifically for application.
What you can do now
- Stay tuned:Please continue to use IMCR for your tariff needs until this feature is available. We do not have an exact ETA and we’ll provide more detailed information and guidance as soon as possible. Watch for updates, notifications for upcoming webinars, and videos in our Help and Support so you’re ready to take advantage of this new functionality.
Auto offset license application enhancements for receipts and inventory layers
What it is:
As part of the 26.1 release, new functionality has been added that will allow you to apply the Auto Offset license
to new receipts and existing inventory layers. This will be delivered as a hot fix prior to the 26.1 release rollout. This functionality will create the correct new 54 records
on the 7501 Entry Summary
as well as the updated duty calculations to account for the license application. Check our article Adding Licenses/Permits to Inventory for instructions on how to use this functionality.Benefit to you:
These updates empower you to file the new licenses and receive the benefits of reduced duty payments due to the Auto Offset regulatory changes.FTZ and ABI validation updates for regulatory tariffs
What it is:
Our latest update enhances the guidance around tariff updates, specifically designed to support validations and IMCR
creation for Entry reporting. New and updated Chapter 99 information has been integrated into existing products to ensure accurate filings. For detailed insights and guidance on IMCR reporting capabilities, refer to the Item Master Custom Rules (IMCR) user guide.Benefit to you:
These updates empower you to accurately determine the appropriate Chapter 99 tariffs to file and when. This is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring efficient operations within the regulatory framework.