Appendix H - Census Warning Messages and Override Codes

This appendix provides a list of Census warning messages, the reasons a filer may receive the warning message, suggested options to resolve the warning and override codes that may be used to respond to the warning.

This page provides the message formats and technical specifications necessary to electronically transmit data to CBP's automated systems.

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