CSMS 45472348 was issued reminding all stakeholders that full implementation of the APHIS Core data set is scheduled for January 25th, 2021. This follows a message from the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) confirming there will be no more delays in this implementation
APHIS has flagged more than 2,000 HTS subheadings that may contain APHIS-regulated products. These products are flagged as either AQ-1 (may be required) or AQ-2 (required). This means that even if your company does not import articles of an agricultural nature, your products may be flagged. If that is the case, you may be contacted for approval to disclaim that requirement at the time of entry.
Failure to provide the information for the APHIS Core data set will result in entry delays of flagged merchandise.
We strongly also encourage our clients to prepare for this change now by viewing the webinar series on the USDA website.
Willson International launched a “Help” section on our ShipCheck platform. In this section, we have posted resources for APHIS CORE including Frequently Asked Questions and implementation guides.
We strongly recommend that companies impacted by this change continue to gather the required data elements in advance of the transition. If you have questions on your company’s status, please contact transitionus@willsonintl.com and we will route you to the team handling the implementation.