CSMS # 62957608 - Reminder- Rejection for Vague Merchandise Descriptions in ACAS Deploying Tuesday, November 12, 2025

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CSMS # 62957608 - Reminder- Rejection for Vague Merchandise Descriptions in ACAS Deploying Tuesday, November 12, 2025

This serves as a reminder that CBP will implement rejections for vague cargo descriptions in ACAS effective 12:00 pm EST on November 12, 2024.

A list of unacceptable vs acceptable cargo descriptions can be found on the CBP website at:

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce/examples-unacceptable-vs-acceptable-cargo-descriptions.

For questions regarding the list, please email

OFO-ManifestBranch@cbp.dhs.gov.

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