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

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

Cargo Release

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

Post Release

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

Exports

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

Document Image System (DIS)

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

PGA Integration

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 FWS	PGA Integration FAQs

ACE Portal

**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:

Operating System	Browser (Product/Version)
Windows 7	Internet Explorer 11.239.18362.0 or greater
Windows 8	Internet Explorer 11.239.18362.0 or greater
Windows 10	Internet Explorer 11.239.18362.0 or greater

Java 1.8 is recommended, ACE should continue to function using Java 1.7 or higher.

While other browsers and operating systems may work, support for them is not provided through the Help Desk.

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