A secondary CSMS #17-000159 published on March 22, 2017 provided additional updates to the EPA rules advising that the EPA Supplemental CATAIR v.9.1 has now been updated. These updates include:

  • “Clarification that a PGA Message Set filer is not required to provide a TSCA negative certification when filing for pesticide imports regulated under FIFRA.
  • Revisions to Vehicles and Engines (V&E) guidance, indicating that additional information provided via DIS is now optional, not required or conditionally required under certain conditions.
  • V&E: V&E declarations are required to be filed with the entry information, effective March 21, 2017.”

CSMS 17-000155 can be accessed at: https://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=22558&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby=

CSMS 17-000159 can be accessed at: https://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=22562&page=&srch_argv=&srchtype=&btype=&sortby=&sby=

Source: Expeditors
2017-03-24

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