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Q00038: Disposition codes need to be further qualified with Sub‐Activity codes to decipher the free
format text provided by the inspector in R03 Notes. Example: The free format text in R03 notes
received may be, “Internal hold – Do not notify the exporter of the hold status until cargo is
delivered to the terminal”. Providing specific Sub‐Activity codes to represent “Internal hold ‐ Do
not notify the exporter of the hold status until cargo is delivered to the terminal” would help
Carrier to have proper control and action taken instead of manually scanning the notes.
A00038: CBP is open to consideration of “local codes”, unique to each major port i.e. LAX/LGB, NWK, MIA,
HOU, etc. The work groups can dialogue and determine 5 or 10 codes max which could be used to
distinguish a local facility or other type of hold or CBP related instruction.
Q00039: Are Holds and Releases based on piece count (quantity)?
A00039: CBP places cargo on Hold at different phases of the transportations life cycle.
Holds placed at the Bill of Lading level, apply to all the cargo (pieces) the B/L covers (governs).
Holds placed at the Container level apply to the entire contents of the container
Q00040: When Holds are placed, can a FIRMS code be provided to know the CBP inspection site?
A00040: CBP can (if there is space in the message set), provide the FIRMS code in the response message
This would also be another place where a unique local hold code could be used. (See A00038).
Q00041: When a permit to transfer is issued, can a FIRMS code be provided to know the CBP inspection site?
A00041: Similar to previous item A00040: CBP can pass the FIRMS code back when/ if it is provided by the PTT
Filer (and if there is space in the message set). When a PTT is presented to CBP, the filer knows and
includes the location (FIRMS code) of the facility they are requesting permission to move the shipment
to. If and when CBP decides the designated location is not practical for the inspections deemed
necessary, agree this should be communicated back to the PTT Filer and CBP will take this into
consideration on the technical build, more information to follow pending additional CBP review and
discussions with the Trade.
Q00042: Holds placed on ACE (M1) for TE and IE cargo should be made available to the USPPI in AES
A00042: There are no USPPI’s on IE or T&E shipments. In the event of a Hold CBP post the hold to the MBL and
Any secondary notify parties, (multiple) up to 25.
Q00043: Conveyance Departure messages sent in AES should automatically export all BL’s manifested
with in-bond Type IE in ACE (Import)
A00043: CBP agrees and can confirm this functionality is part of the design plan.
Q00044: How would the following be manifested in ACE export or M1: A BL loaded in US on an
outbound voyage that remains on board on the return voyage? (E.g.: BL is loaded at San Pedro
on an outbound voyage that goes to Manzanillo and returns to San Pedro (or other US ports)
and loads more cargo for exports before heading to Asia).
A00044: CBP Manifest branch ruled that U.S. Export cargo is NOT required to be “re-manifested” as
FROB on the return U.S. leg of the voyage ONLY when there is no change, (NO CHANGE), to the