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CRITICAL UPDATE - September 2020: CBP deployed Post Admission Correction functionality allowing modifications to concurred admissions. This process requires CBP officer approval and follows strict timelines.
What is Post Admission Correction (PAC)?
PAC allows FTZ operators to request corrections to admission data after concurrence has occurred. Previously, concurred admissions were unchangeable, creating operational challenges when errors were discovered post-concurrence.
1
Eligibility Check
• Admission must be in "CONCURRED" status
• No merchandise zone status changes applied
• Within allowable timeframe (15-30 days)
2
Submit PAC Request
• FZ10 Action Code = J
• FZ13 record with contact info + reason code
• FZ14 record if replacement documents needed
3
CBP Review
• Officer review within 2 business days
• Approval/denial notification via NF message
• JAP (approved) or JDE (denied) disposition
4
Status Reset
• Approved PAC resets admission to "AUTHORIZED"
• All concurred quantities reset to zero
• Normal processing resumes
Critical Timeframes:
Week 1: Submit PAC requests within 15 days of concurrence
Week 2+: Submit PAC requests within 30 days of concurrence
Beyond 30 days: Case-by-case evaluation - contact port directly
CBP Processing: Maximum 2 business days for officer review
PAC Reason Codes (FZ13 Record):
| Code |
Description |
FZ14 Required |
| 01 |
Clerical error |
No |
| 02 |
Admission replaced by CBPF 7512 |
Yes - IB qualifier |
| 03 |
Merchandise cleared under another admission |
Yes - FTZ qualifier |
| 04 |
Admission replaced by formal entry |
Yes - EN qualifier |
| 05 |
Merchandise cleared under informal entry |
Yes - EN qualifier |
| 06 |
Merchandise seized |
No |
| 07 |
Merchandise destroyed |
No |
| 08 |
Non-arrival |
No |
| 09 |
Shipment refused by importer/zone operator |
No |
| 10 |
Shipment not authorized for import (PGA refusal) |
No |
| 11 |
System error |
No |
TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION - PAC REQUEST:
• FZ10: Action Qualifier = 1, Identification Number = [Admission #], Action Code = J
• FZ13: Contact Name (40AN), Contact Phone (15N), Reason Code (2N)
• FZ14: Reference Qualifier (3AN), Reference ID (50X) - if reason code requires
• Response: NF91 with JAP (approved) or JDE (denied) + officer remarks in NF95
PAC Impact on Operations:
✅ OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
Error Correction: Fix post-concurrence mistakes
Compliance Maintenance: Avoid penalty situations
Inventory Accuracy: Maintain precise records
Automated Process: No manual CBP coordination needed
⚠️ OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS
Zone Status Changes: Block future PAC requests
Strict Timelines: 15-30 day windows
Officer Approval: Not automatic like regular e214
Complete Reset: All quantities return to zero
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CRITICAL LIMITATION: Once an admission has Merchandise Zone Status Changes applied, PAC requests will be automatically rejected. Plan zone status changes carefully.
Best Practices for PAC Implementation:
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Pre-Concurrence Validation
• Implement robust pre-concurrence checking
• Double-verify HTS classifications
• Confirm quantities and values
• Review all PTT requirements
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Timeline Management
• Track concurrence dates automatically
• Set alerts at 10-day and 25-day marks
• Maintain PAC request log
• Coordinate with CBP port contacts
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Communication Protocol
• Designate PAC contact person
• Maintain direct CBP officer relationships
• Document all PAC justifications
• Follow up within 48 hours if no response
