FTZ Delete
Cancel an FTZ admission record and transmit the deletion request to CBP
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FTZ Delete Overview

The FTZ Delete screen is used to cancel an FTZ admission record from CBP processing when the admission should no longer remain active.

This screen records the deletion date, time, user, deletion reason, and deletion comments. The deletion request is then used to remove or cancel the FTZ admission record with CBP, depending on the status of the shipment and ABI processing.

  • Cancel an FTZ shipment or admission record.
  • Record the reason for the deletion.
  • Maintain comments explaining why the shipment is being cancelled.
  • Support cancellation when the shipment was created in error, rejected, or cancelled by the importer.
Important:
This function should be used only when the FTZ admission is no longer valid or should be cancelled. Users should verify the file number, admission status, and reason code before completing the deletion.

FTZ Delete Screen

The FTZ Delete screen displays the FTZ admission header information and allows the user to enter the deletion information required to cancel the shipment.

Screen Purpose

  • Identify the FTZ file being deleted.
  • Review the client, calendar year, ABI status, zone location, zone ID, and admission information.
  • Enter or confirm the deletion date, deletion time, and user performing the deletion.
  • Select the appropriate deletion reason code.
  • Enter deletion comments when additional explanation is needed.

Field Reference

Shipment Identification

  • File Number: Internal FasTrax FTZ file number being cancelled.
  • Client Account: Customer or importer account associated with the FTZ admission.
  • Calendar Year: Calendar year assigned to the FTZ admission.
  • Control Number: CBP control number associated with the admission.
  • ABI Status: Current ABI status of the FTZ record.

Zone Information

  • Zone Location: FTZ location code for the admission.
  • Zone ID: CBP zone identification number.
  • Zone Port Code: Customs port code for the FTZ admission.
  • Admission Type: FTZ admission type on the original record.
  • Direct Delivery: Indicates whether the original admission used direct delivery.
  • Routing Code: ABI routing or transmission code associated with the FTZ record.

Deletion Information

  • Deletion Date: Date the cancellation is recorded.
  • Deletion Time: Time the cancellation is recorded.
  • Deletion By: User ID of the person performing the cancellation.
  • Deletion Reason: Required code explaining why the FTZ admission is being deleted.
  • Deletion Comments: Optional comments providing additional explanation for the deletion.

Deletion Reason Codes

The Deletion Reason identifies why the FTZ shipment is being cancelled.

Code Description Use When
1 User error The FTZ admission was created or transmitted incorrectly and must be cancelled because of user entry error.
2 FTZ Rejection The FTZ admission is being cancelled because it was rejected or cannot proceed under the current FTZ filing.
3 Importer Canceled The importer cancelled the shipment or admission and the FTZ record should no longer remain active.

Typical Workflow

  1. Open the FTZ Delete screen from the FTZ menu.
  2. Enter or select the FTZ file number to be cancelled.
  3. Verify the client account, calendar year, control number, ABI status, zone information, and admission type.
  4. Enter or confirm the deletion date, deletion time, and user.
  5. Select the correct deletion reason code.
  6. Enter deletion comments when additional explanation is needed.
  7. Post or complete the deletion process according to the screen prompts.

Best Practices

  • Confirm the file number: verify that the correct FTZ admission is displayed before deleting.
  • Check ABI status: review the current ABI status before cancelling the shipment.
  • Use the correct reason code: select the reason that best matches the reason for cancellation.
  • Add clear comments: document who requested the cancellation and why, especially for importer cancellations.
  • Avoid unnecessary deletions: use correction or update functions when the admission should be fixed instead of cancelled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FTZ Delete screen used for?

It is used to cancel an FTZ shipment or admission record from CBP processing.

What deletion reason codes are available?

The available reason codes are 1 for User error, 2 for FTZ Rejection, and 3 for Importer Canceled.

Should comments be entered?

Comments should be entered whenever the reason for deletion needs additional explanation or audit support.

Should I delete a record if the shipment only needs a correction?

No. If the admission should remain active and only needs corrected information, use the appropriate FTZ update or correction process instead of deleting the shipment.