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April 2026, question 56
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Under ACE Entry Summary Instructions, which of the following is TRUE regarding the reporting of gross shipping weight of goods?
- Gross shipping weight is optional for goods transported by air.
- Gross shipping weight must include the container’s weight if shipped in lift vans.
- Gross shipping weight is optional for each line item in the entry summary.
- Gross shipping weight must be reported in kilograms for all modes of transportation.
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CBP's answer: D. D: Gross shipping weight must be reported in kilograms for all modes of transportation.
The ACE Entry Summary Instructions say to report gross shipping weight in kilograms for merchandise imported by all modes of transportation, so D is right. Gross weight is required for each line item (estimated if need be), and the weight of a lift van or similar container is not included, which rules out A, B and C.
Report gross shipping weight in kilograms for merchandise imported by ALL modes of ACE Entry Summary Instructions, page 18
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CBP's key cites: ACE Entry Summary Instructions, page 18
Question and key from CBP's April 2026 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).