Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Features

ACE has modernized and streamlined trade processing across all business capabilities, including Manifest, Cargo Release, Post Release, Export and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).

Manifest
Cargo Release
Post Release
Exports
Document Image System (DIS)
PGA Integration
ACE Portal

Technical	References	Support
Please find links below for technical specifications required to transmit data to CBP: Air Ocean Truck Rail	Automated In-Bond Processing Business Process Document Training: Create and Maintain Ocean Conveyances in ACE Review of e-Manifest: Trucks Linking QP In-Bonds to ACE Portal Manifests In-Bond Guide for ACE Electronic Truck Manifest Three Methods an In-Bond Message can be Filed Via the ACE Portal or EDI	ACE Manifest FAQs ACE e-Manifest: Rail and Sea In-bond Questions and Answers

Technical

References

Support

Please find links below for technical specifications required to transmit data to CBP:

Automated In-Bond Processing Business Process Document

Training:

Create and Maintain Ocean Conveyances in ACE
Review of e-Manifest: Trucks
Linking QP In-Bonds to ACE Portal Manifests
In-Bond Guide for ACE Electronic Truck Manifest
Three Methods an In-Bond Message can be Filed Via the ACE Portal or EDI

Technical	References	Support
ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR)	ACE Cargo Release Business Process Document ACE Cargo Release Cancellation Process Non-Automated Warehouse Policy Guidance on Recordkeeping in ACE ACE Cargo Release Glossary of Terms ACE CBP Downtime Policy for Trade	Cargo Release FAQs

Information Notices

Quota in ACE
Drawback in ACE and associated FAQs
Duty Deferral in ACE
Liquidation in ACE
Protest in ACE
Statements in ACE
Reconciliation in ACE and associated FAQs

Technical	References	Support
ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR)	ACE Entry Summary Business Process and Policy ACE Entry Summary Instructions Periodic Monthly Statement User Guide eBond Information, Process and Questions Guidance on Recordkeeping in ACE Protest Setup and Submission	Entry Summary FAQs Post Summary Corrections Data Availability Change Notification

Technical	Reference	Support
Commodity Filing (Automated Export System (AES) capabilities are part of ACE) Manifest Filing Requirements Technical Requirements for Ocean Export Manifest Submission via DIS	Availability of Air Export Testing ACE PGA Forms List for Exports	Export ACE Portal Account Information

Technical	References	Support
DIS Implementation Guide Technical Requirements for Ocean Export Manifest Submissions via DIS DIS XML Schema (Zip File)	ACE Basics - DIS ACE PGA Forms List for Imports ACE PGA Forms List for Exports DIS Federal Register Notice

Technical	References	Support
ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) PGA Message Set Implementation Guides ACE/ITDS PGA Message Set Process Flows ACE Cargo Release with PGA Data Glossary	ACE PGA Filing Status & POCs ACE PGA Forms List for Imports ACE PGA Forms List for Exports ACE PGA Corrections List Importance of the Single Window PGA Filing Support: EPA - Pesticides EPA - TSCA EPA - Vehicles & Engines EPA - ODS	PGA Integration FAQs

What is a PGA pilot

A PGA Pilot is an opportunity for the trade community to work closely with CBP and the Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) as we transition filers to ACE using the PGA Message Set. CBP assists in connecting the trade with the appropriate contacts at the various PGAs and providing guidance.

Who is eligible to participate in a PGA pilot

There are no restrictions to participate in the PGA Pilot, unless specifically noted. Filers, self-filers and software developers are all eligible to participate. Where possible, filers should already be filing ACE entry/cargo release and ACE entry summary transactions.

For the purposes of PGA pilots:

A software developer is any company or individual that develops software to transmit ACE entry/cargo release and entry summary data to CBP, and requires PGA message set data to be included on those transactions.
A filer is a broker or self-filing importer that uses their CBP assigned filer code to file entry/cargo release and entry summary data in ACE.
An importer is a company or individual using a licensed Broker to file entry/cargo release and entry summary data in ACE. Importers must work with brokers to begin filing transactions during the pilot.

What to expect from participating in a pilot

CBP and PGA technical teams will work to resolve any issues discovered during the pilot. A conference call may be held with the filer and software vendor to monitor the filer’s first ACE entry/cargo release transactions with PGA Message Set data. Once a transaction has been accepted and successfully processed end-to-end, a determination will be made to engage another pilot call or allow transactions to be filed independently.

PGA Status

The table below provides the latest information regarding piloting status for agencies with PGA data requirements at the time of entry or entry summary. For further details on filing requirements in ACE, please reference the ACE PGA Filing Status and POCs sheet.

General Pilot Instructions

All customs brokers and self-filers who are ready to file in ACE are encouraged to file entries in ACE for those PGAs with open pilots. General instructions for pilot participation are listed below. Please note that some agencies may require specific steps in order to participate in their pilot. Please contact your Client Representative if you have questions.

Step 1: Confirm software is current and able to process transactions.

If you are a filer: Check with your software vendor to ensure you have the current version required for the specified PGA.
If you are a self-filer: Proceed to step 2 if your software is ready for the specified PGA.

Step 2: Client Reps will guide you through this process for any other required information, including the actual Production filing.

Send port profile requests to the following CBP Points of Contact (POCs):
- Your assigned Client Representative
- COONEY, MICHAEL F (michael.f.cooney@cbp.dhs.gov)
- MORISHITA, TSUTOMU (tsutomu.morishita@cbp.dhs.gov)
- BARELA, MICHAEL G (michael.g.barela@cbp.dhs.gov)
- JOHNSON, EILEEN M (eileen.m.johnson@cbp.dhs.gov)
In your email, please include:
- Filer code;
- Filer name;
- Port code(s) you intend to file at;
- Vendor Name (or self-programmer) and;
- Company point of contact: name, email, and phone number.

**ACE Portal Resources**
Introduction to an ACE Secure Data Portal Account Managing an ACE Secure Data Portal Account Applying for an ACE Secure Data Portal Account

The ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) is a web-based entry point for ACE. It provides a centralized online access point to connect CBP, trade representatives and government agencies involved in importing goods into the United States. The portal provides account holders the ability to:

Receive, respond to, and monitor CBP Forms 28, 29, and 4647
Access AD/CVD case management and message Information database
Identify and evaluate compliance issues,
Store employee, driver, conveyance, and equipment record information
Create entry number banks for border line release
Set up payment options,
review and respond to filings,
Create blanket declarations for entry summary processing and nationwide view
Access reports tool to compile data and perform national trend analysis.

Account Structures

In order to use the ACE Portal, companies must first submit an application for approval. Additional details are available our separate pages for: an overview of a Portal account, managing a Portal account, and applying for a Portal account.

Real-Time Data Updates

ACE filing data is updated on regular cycles. The update cycle of data varies based on the data type. The table below outlines the update cycles for various data types:

Data Type	Update Cycle
Account Revenue	1 Hrs
Manifest	24 Hrs
Entry and Entry Summary	24 Hrs

Report Types

ACE Portal users have access to reports. By running targeted reports to conduct in-house audits, identify systemic errors and provide insight into entries under review by CBP, all in support of improved compliance with trade laws.

CBP provides the following predefined reports.

Management	Aggregate and detail cargo entry and entry summary reports for ACS and ACE filed summaries, compliance reports, etc.
Authorized Data Extract	Extract reports that can be scheduled to run with up to 2,000,000 rows of data provided.
Entry Summary	Reports filed for ACE Entry Summaries with the exception of the CBP Form 28, 29, 4647 which includes both ACE and ACS filed summaries.
Multi-Modal Manifest	In-bond reports.
Reference	UN Location and Firms Codes
Exporter	Exporter reports

Users can create customized reports in addition to those outlined above. A series of guides and videos on the ACE Training page provide support for using ACE Reports capabilities.

Portal System Requirements

Officially only the Microsoft Windows operating system and Internet Explorer web browser are supported for the ACE Portal. The table below outlines the support operating systems and browsers: