CSMS # 70188060 - Updated Cargo Release Condition Codes Document Posted to CBP.gov

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CSMS # 70188060 - Updated Cargo Release Condition Codes Document Posted to CBP.gov

The Cargo Release Condition Codes document has been posted to cbp.gov with the following changes:

Error code 336 added: INVOICE/MERCH DESC REQUIRED FOR ET13

This validation rule pertains to the Commercial Invoice Description in the SE40 record. This will be deployed to the Cargo Release Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Production environment on October 15, 2026.

This document is available in the Supporting Documents section on cbp.gov:
https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/cargo-release-condition-error-codes

If you encounter any issues when filing, contact your CBP Client Representative or the ACE Help Desk.

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