CBP's January Trade Transformation Update Pares Back Plans for Simplified Entry

The January version of CBP's Trade Transformation Update removed some mentions of future plans for Simplified Entry that were included in the December version. The January document also included a list of planned capabilities and their benefits in the Automated Commercial Environment, something CBP has previously released. Otherwise, the document was largely unchanged.

According to the revised document, future plans for Simplified Entry include two new development areas: "1) the Participating Government Agency (PGA) Message Set, which will enhance automated data sharing between CBP and the PGAs and 2) Automated Corrections and Deletions for Simplified Entries, which will provide a mechanism for CBP to accept (or deny) corrections and/or deletions transmitted by the trade community." The previous version listed those efforts as well as use of the Document Image System, Single Transaction Bonds, Simplified Entry reports, Remote Location Filing, and expansion of the pilot to the ocean mode of transportation.