Running 1520(d) reconciliation
Reconcile missed FTA preference claims (USMCA, KORUS, CPTPP) across a batch of entries. Window is one year from entry summary.
Running 1520(d) reconciliation
19 USC 1520(d) reconciliation is the CBP mechanism for claiming a missed free-trade agreement preference on an already-filed entry, up to one year after entry. LandedFees identifies missed preference claims from your audited entries and bundles them into a reconciliation batch your broker files against the reconciliation account you already hold with CBP.
USMCA, CPTPP, KORUS, GSP (when active), and the newer bilateral agreements are all supported. The engine checks the specific product-specific rule of origin (RVC, tariff shift, or a combination) before flagging a preference as claimable.
How to run 1520(d) reconciliation
- Open the audit findings view and filter by lane 1520(d).
- Select findings across every entry that has a missed preference claim. The engine groups them by agreement (USMCA, CPTPP, and so on) for you.
- Click Reconcile. A batch is created with one line per entry per finding.
- Upload or reference the certification of origin for each supplier. USMCA needs the CUSMA / USMCA cert, KORUS needs the origin criterion documentation, and so on.
- Confirm the specific rule of origin the engine identified. RVC (regional value content) needs a computed value; tariff shift needs the shift satisfied.
- Click Generate reconciliation payload. The batch exports as a CBP-ready ACE reconciliation file (or as a memo for manual filing).
- Hand off to your broker, who submits into the reconciliation account.
Reconciliation is a per-entry credit adjustment. Each entry keeps its identity in the batch.
Prerequisites
You need a CBP reconciliation account set up in advance. This is a one-time filing with CBP; ask your broker to establish it if you do not already have one. Without a reconciliation account, missed preferences route to PSC or protest instead.
For USMCA specifically, the certification of origin has to be signed and dated before entry. Retroactive origin certification is not permitted; the cert has to have existed at time of entry.
Deciding between PSC and 1520(d)
For a single entry inside the 300-day PSC window, PSC is faster. For multiple entries or entries outside the PSC window (but inside the one-year 1520(d) window), reconciliation is the right lane. The PSC vs 1520(d) vs 174 protest decision tree walks through the branches.
Frequently asked questions
Does 1520(d) cover missed classifications
No. 1520(d) is preference-specific. Missed classifications route to PSC or protest depending on entry status.
What if my certification of origin is imperfect
Preference claims are strict. Missing signatures, missing origin criterion, or expired blanket certifications will fail the reconciliation. The engine flags likely rejections before you submit.
How long does CBP take to process reconciliation
Statutory processing has no firm SLA. In practice, batches close within six to twelve months of submission depending on port workload.
Is there a fee to file 1520(d)
No. Reconciliation is a CBP mechanism with no filing fee. Your broker's time is the only cost on your side.
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Reading audit findings and picking an amendment lane
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Upload a CBP Form 7501
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