CSMS# 19-000080 - Reminder – Upcoming Mandatory Transition to TFTEA Drawback

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02/21/2019 03:07 PM EST

Trade Policy Updates

This is a reminder that filing of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) drawback claims will become mandatory on February 24, 2019, at which time all drawback claims must be filed electronically in ACE and pursuant to TFTEA legislation. TFTEA, which provides significant enhancements to the drawback laws under 19 U.S.C. § 1313, will be the only legal framework for filing drawback claims from February 24, 2019 onward.



CBP will resume the drawback support calls next week to address any questions or concerns from the trade. The calls will be held from 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET daily. The drawback support call scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 has been cancelled. Additional details can be found at the flyer attached and below:



Monday, Feb. 25 – Friday, Mar. 1



Call-In Information:

Number: 1-877-336-1828

Code: 6124214



Calls may end early if there are no active questions, so please be sure to call in promptly at 2:00 PM ET to ensure your questions are answered.



Please send any additional questions to OTDrawback@cbp.dhs.gov.



For technical issues, please contact the ACE Support Desk at ACE.Support@cbp.dhs.gov or (866) 530-4172.



More information can be found at: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/news/drawback




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