CBMA Spotlight Series: Avoiding Errors in ACE Entries and Foreign Producer Registrations
Avoiding ACE Data Errors that may Delay Payment of CBMA Importer Refund Claims
Our CBMA importer refund claims system relies on the information importers provide in CBP’s Automated Commerical Environment (ACE). If the CBMA data required in ACE is incorrect or missing and cannot be fixed, an importer may need to upload their claim and supporting documentation into the myTTB CBMA importer refund claims system, significantly delaying the review and payment of the claim. As such, it is extremely important that importers make sure, wherever possible, that their CBMA data in ACE is complete and correct.
While most CBMA data elements can be updated in ACE through a post-summary correction (PSC) prior to filing a claim, there are some exceptions:
- The TTB Importer Permit Number, filed as part of the TTB PGA Message Set in ACE at the time of entry, cannot be updated once an entry summary is filed. The TTB Importer Permit Number is necessary to link an importer’s entry data to the myTTB CBMA importer refund claims system. Importers will receive a warning in ACE if the TTB Importer Permit Number entered is not valid. Importers who receive this error should correct the TTB Importer Permit Number before proceeding.
- The Import Date field, included in the entry summary, may not be able to be edited through a PSC. The import date is necessary to verify that the importer has an assignment for the appropriate year. Importers should ensure that this field is completed with the original import date at the time of entry summary.
Other common errors have involved the TTB Foreign Producer ID and Controlled Group Name fields. TTB and CBP have published updated instructions for these fields in the ACE CATAIR, available here (instructions begin on page 94). Note that both fields can be updated through a PSC.
CBP and TTB Publish Updated Instructions in the ACE CATAIR
CBP has updated the ACE CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) as of January 20, 2023, to reflect new instructions for fields relevant to CBMA import refunds. Please see CSMS message # 54828229 or view the updated CATAIR.
Avoiding Errors in Foreign Producer Registrations that May Delay Completion
Before you register as a Foreign Producer or if you receive an error message when you attempt to register, read this new guidance on how to avoid or correct, where possible, common errors in Foreign Producer Registrations.
TTB’s Compliance Lab Closes its Doors on January 31
 Our Compliance Lab (CL) in Walnut Creek, CA, is closing on January 31.
Due to the impending closure, new samples are no longer being processed at the Walnut Creek location after January 20. Samples currently in progress will be completed prior to the January 31 closure. Samples received after January 20 will be transferred to the National Laboratory Center (see address below).
Effective immediately, please send samples (while applying for domestic sulfite waivers) to our Beverage Alcohol Laboratory:
National Laboratory Center
Beverage Alcohol Laboratory
6000 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705-1250
Please see the Scientific Services Division contact form for any matters that would have previously been directed to the CL.
TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise for Failure to Pay Taxes
 We have accepted an offer in compromise from Excel Industries, Inc. for alleged tax violations.
You may view all TTB administrative actions on TTB.gov.
Department of Agriculture: National Organic Program; Strengthening Organic Enforcement
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2023
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service
ACTION: Final rule
SUMMARY: This rulemaking amends the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products. The amendments protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability, and providing robust enforcement of the USDA organic regulations. Topics addressed in this rulemaking include: applicability of the regulations and exemptions from organic certification; National Organic Program Import Certificates; recordkeeping and product traceability; certifying agent personnel qualifications and training; standardized certificates of organic operation; unannounced on-site inspections of certified operations; oversight of certification activities; foreign conformity assessment systems; certification of producer group operations; labeling of nonretail containers; annual update requirements for certified operations; compliance and appeals processes; and calculating organic content of multi-ingredient products.
DATES:
Effective date: March 20, 2023
Implementation date: March 19, 2024
Scheduled Maintenance to TTB Systems
 What: TTB System Maintenance
When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. ET
During the scheduled maintenance, all TTBOnline.gov systems will be unavailable (includes COLAs Online, COLA Public Registry, Formulas Online, and Permits Online). Please contact the TTB Help Desk at TTB.Helpdesk@ttb.gov or 866-240-0835 with any questions or concerns.
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