Can a CFS nominate their FIRMS code on a HAWB?

Can a CFS nominate their FIRMS code on a HAWB?

Self-nomination is not allowed.  ACE will accept it but it is not allowed. 

Any CFS found doing self-nomination will be deactivated by CBP.

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