19 CFR 143.31

§ 143.31 Applicability.

United States · 19 CFR — Customs Duties · Status: effective

Cite this

Citation: 19 CFR 143.31, § 143.31 Applicability, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/74574
Permanent ID: ys:prov:74574@1
SHA-256: e150e19006cd80c065fee1db254462a564b3286d4d2af776c549b7aa74c2c3a4

The hash is SHA-256 of this version's text, with every run of whitespace collapsed to a single space and the ends trimmed. The ID always leads back here, and checking it says whether the text you cited is still the current version.

Full text

This subpart sets forth general requirements for the entry of imported merchandise processed electronically through the CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) or any other CBP-authorized electronic data interchange system. Entries processed electronically are subject to the documentation, document retention and document retrievability requirements of this chapter as well as the general entry requirements of parts 141 and 142. Use of this system is voluntary and optional on behalf of the filer. Customs does not contemplate that processing of non-electronic filings shall be delayed.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.