CSMS # 69711865 - Copper Additional Smelt and Cast Country Detail Error Code Update

U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 08/31/2026 01:15 PM EDT

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CSMS # 69711865 - Copper Additional Smelt and Cast Country Detail Error Code Update

Effective Monday, September 14, 2026, ACE will begin rejecting entry summaries where the copper primary country of smelt and the country of cast are not reported. ACE will return the F794 ADDTNL DEC TYPE RQRD FOR ARTICLE message as a fatal version of the error when the required 54 record type 12 for copper is not submitted.

The copper smelt and cast country reporting requirements are as follows:

Imports of certain copper articles from all countries of origin (except the U.S.) shall report the primary country of smelt and country of cast, and may report the secondary country of smelt, on the entry summary line for the following HTSUS classifications:
8544.42.10, 8544.42.20, 8544.42.90, and 8544.49.10.

If the primary country of smelt, secondary country of smelt, and/or country of cast are not known, importers may report “OTH” (other).

See CSMS 69252300 for the complete copper smelt and cast reporting requirements.

For any technical questions regarding this update, please contact your assigned Client Representative.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Entry Summary Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

Related Message Number(s): 69247555, 69252300

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