CBP in CSMS Message 19-0000-16 notified industry due to the government shutdown has impacted the National Finance Centers ability to process the annual user decal fee payments for commercial carriers.  This has caused a delay, and some commercial conveyances are being flagged as not having paid the annual user fee, when in fact they have. To help alleviate this, commercial operators should print a receipt confirming payment when renewing, or purchasing a transponder online. This receipt can then be used as proof of payment when crossing at Ports of Entry.