Update to ACE CATAIR Stand-alone Filing for Prior Notice Data (PE/PX) Document Updated for Entry Type 13
CBP updated the DRAFT ACE CATAIR Stand-alone Filing for Prior Notice Data (PE/PX) document. The update provides guidance specifically for Entry Type 13.
What changes
The DRAFT ACE CATAIR Stand-alone Filing for Prior Notice Data (PE/PX) document has been updated. The key change is the addition of guidance specific to Entry Type 13, which pertains to Foreign Trade Zone entries.
Who is impacted
Customs brokers, importers handling FDA-regulated food products, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operators, trade software developers, and electronic filing service providers working with the ACE system.
Recommended actions
- ›Download the updated CATAIR PE/PX document from the Draft Chapters section of cbp.gov
- ›Review the new requirements specific to Entry Type 13
- ›Update electronic transmission systems to comply with new specifications
- ›Train staff on changes to Prior Notice process for Entry Type 13
- ›Contact [email protected] for specific questions about this update
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published an update to the DRAFT ACE CATAIR (CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements) Stand-alone Filing for Prior Notice Data (PE/PX) document. This technical document establishes interface requirements for electronic data transmission to the ACE system.
Prior Notice is an FDA requirement for food imported into the United States, where importers must electronically notify FDA of incoming food shipments before arrival. The PE and PX codes are used to identify this type of transmission in the ACE system.
The main update in this bulletin focuses on Entry Type 13, which pertains to merchandise entering Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). These zones have special customs treatment, and this update clarifies how Prior Notice data should be transmitted for this specific entry type.
The updated document is available in the "Draft Chapters" section of the CBP website (cbp.gov). All trade participants using PE/PX transmissions are encouraged to review the document and update their systems accordingly. For technical inquiries, CBP has designated [email protected] as the point of contact.