Need Fast ACE Updates? Sign Up For CSMS

Share This:

Over the past several days, many of our customers may have experienced difficulties processing eBonds when using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. Our service representatives strive to keep you up-to-date on these issues so we then can convey this information to you. However, the fastest way to receive this information is directly from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via their Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). CSMS is one of CBP’s methods of communicating to their trade partners news and updates on automated systems such as ACE.

The registration process is quick and easy. Simply enter your email address and choose to receive the messages via email or text along with the types of notifications you want to receive. If you’d like to stay up-to-date by the minute on ACE issues that could affect your business, we encourage you to sign up for ACE Portal Account messages. Click here to sign up.

Using the link below, you can find the latest, notice regarding out-of-sync data.

CSMS# 17-000472 – Issue with Bond Information Synchronization

As always, please contact your service team member with any questions or call us at 1.800.ROANOKE (762-6653).

Striking the Balance: Managing Tariffs and Bond Stacking Liability

By Matt Zehner, VP, Surety Information & Analysis, Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. Recently, my colleague Colleen introduced Tariffs and Bond Stacking Liability and the need for importers to monitor bond sufficiency on a regular basis, with the goal to avoid a short-notice demand from CBP to terminate and file a larger bond. One significant reason to planning the timing of when to make use of a larger continuous bond is that by reducing the number of times the bond amount changes over time, the bond principal is able to minimize the accumulation of bond liability. There are ancillary benefits to importers when […]

Customs Bonds

Critical CBSA Updates Ahead of CARM R3 and Recommended Next Steps

As the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) prepares for the upcoming CARM Release 3 (R3) on October 21, 2024, two important notices have been issued to guide businesses through this transition. These notices outline key measures and processes impacting trade operations and compliance. Customs Notice 24-27- Transition Measures for CARM R3 Customs Notice 24-27 details the transition measures that will be implemented with CARM R3. These measures are designed to ensure continued border fluidity and the timely submission of accounting information and payment of duties and taxes. Importers should take note of the Release to Prior Payment (RPP) financial security […]

Canada, Customs Bonds

Regulatory Defense: Your Strategic Advantage Against Enforcement Actions

By: Lenny Feldman, Managing Partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. With the government’s continued emphasis on enforcement, it has become mission-critical for parties engaged in international trade to set their strategic offensive in place through programs such as “regulatory defense. “The administration continues to issue executive actions and regulations that increase trade enforcement by stepping up the collection of section 301, 232, and 201 tariffs as well as antidumping and countervailing duties and the prosecution of trade and customs laws violations, particularly in the de minimis space. Additionally, federal agencies have issued regulations and decisions underscoring the need for […]

Customs Bonds

Roanoke is the leading provider of insurance and surety solutions for transportation and logistics providers. In fact, we are recognized as the most reliable source for U.S. customs bonds.

Who We Serve