CSMS# 18-000562 - Resolved- Entry Summary Error 691 - “LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN”

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09/24/2018 01:09 PM EDT

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CBP reviewed the increase in Error 691 - “LIC/CERT/PERM NUMBER UNKNOWN” and changes were made to the recently implemented validations on code 01 (Steel Import License) and 19 (African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Provision Number).



If the transmission is still triggering the error, please check the “License Number/ Certificate Number/Permit Number” field in position 5-14 of the 52 record in the ACE Entry Summary Transmission to confirm the data transmitted is properly formatted and referencing correct license/permit/certificate.



Formatting requirements are detailed in the CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update chapter’s Usage Note (s) where applicable.




Related CSMS No. 18-000541, 18-000529