Subject: Changes to CAMIR Ocean Manifest Format
In an effort to give the trade software developers adequate time to make software changes,
this notice is to inform you of a change that will be put into ACE Production on or about 8/17/2013. This change applies to CAMIR Ocean Manifest format only. CBP would appreciate it if software developers could make these changes as soon as possible and test these changes thoroughly. The transactions will not be rejected until the August 2013 ACE Production date.
ACE_PR_48327 - If the MI record does not include the mandatory equipment description code, the MI will be rejected with error code 250 - C01/VID DESC CODE INVALID.
Please see CSMS Message #13-000214 issued on May 6, 2013 for additional Ocean CAMIR changes that will be deployedd in August 2013.
Please address any questions to your Client Representative.