CSMS # 67621614 - Updated Draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR

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CSMS # 67621614 - Updated Draft ACE Cargo Release CATAIR

An updated ACE Cargo Release CATAIR document has been posted on cbp.gov.

SE15 Note 1 now specifies that a minimum of 7 characters is required for the Air Master Bill of Lading.
Deployment of the updated validation rule logic (rule 029) related to this change is anticipated no earlier than March 5, 2026.

This document can be found in the Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities tab on cbp.gov: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-cargo-release-implementation-guide-v405

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