Carlos R. Rodriguez U.S. Customs and Border Protection ACE Business Office ACE Program Status, Portal and Reports Presentation Professional Association of Exporters and Importers Webinar February 18, 2016
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ACE Progress 3
Key Dates for ACE Transition January 2015 Electronic import manifest for air and export manifest for air/ocean/rail May 20, 2015 Functionality for Nov. 1 delivered to CERT environment for trade testing August 2015 Begin rollout of PGA pilot March 31, 2016 Must be filed in ACE: Electronic entry summaries (Types 01, 03, 11, 23, 51, and 52) without PGA data Electronic entries/entry summaries with APHIS Lacey Act and NHTSA data Summer 2016 Deployment and mandatory ACE filing: Electronic entry (Types 02, 07, 12, 21, 22) without PGA data Electronic entry summary (Types 02, 07, 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 34, 38) without PGA data Functionality for filing electronic PGA data in ACE 2015 2016 May 1, 2015 ACE mandatory for all electronic manifest filings November 1, 2015 Transition period begins: ACE filing of electronic entry and associated entry summary types 01, 03, 06, 11, 23, 51, 52 with or without PGA data is encouraged February 28, 2016 CBP will start divesting the legacy Automated Commercial System (ACS) May 28, 2016 Must be filed in ACE: Electronic entries (Types 01, 03, 11, 23, 51, and 52) Type 06 electronic entry and entry summaries without PGA data, except APHIS Lacey Act and NHTSA October 1, 2016 ACE mandatory for all remaining electronic portions of the CBP cargo process Stay up to date: www.cbp.gov/acemandatorydates 4
ACE 2016 Outlook Complete mandatory transition to ACE: Mandatory filing of entry and entry summaries (March 31 through Summer 2016) Mandatory use of ACE for all remaining portions of cargo processing Export activities: Complete migration of AESDirect to ACE AESPcLink and AESWeblink will be complete by end of April Manifest pilots for air, rail and ocean will begin Up to 9 participants each (combination of carriers and freight forwarders) Truck pilot under consideration http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-development-and-deployment-schedule 5
Status of PGA Pilots Agency or Program Available As Of EPA September 2015 Commodities Available For Filing Vehicles and Engines, Pesticides, Ozone Depleting Materials* Type of Pilot PGA Message Set DCMA September 2015 All Commodities NHTSA September 2015 All Commodities APHIS Lacey Act October 2015 All Commodities FDA October 2015 All Commodities FSIS October 2015 All Commodities ATF October 2015 All Commodities TTB October 2015 All Commodities CBP September 2015 All Commodities APHIS Core November 2015 Broccoli, equines, and pet food NMFS November 2015 All Commodities, except those subject to Quota regulations DDTC November 2015 All Commodities E&C November 2015 Russian Uranium CDC November 2015 All Commodities AMS December 2015 All Commodities FWS Planned To Be Announced by Agency DEA Planned To Be Announced by Agency DIS 6
ACE at a Glance 100% 90% 80% 73% 75% Week Ending ACE Submission Rates Cargo Release (CR) / Entry Summary (ES) 74% 74% 76% 78% Volume ACE % of Total CR Volume 70% 60% ACE % of Total ES Volume 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 28% 23% 24% 19% 16% 13% 1/2 1/9 1/16 1/23 1/30 2/6 # of Filers ACE % of Total # of CR Filers ACE % of Total # of ES Filers For week ending February 6, 50% of all CR filers filed in ACE, accounting for 28% of total CR volume. For week ending February 6, 75% of all ES filers filed in ACE, accounting for 78% of total ES volume. 7
Getting Ready for ACE As the mandatory dates draw near, make sure you have taken all the necessary steps. Software Vendors and Self Filers Software configured to CATAIR guidelines on CBP.gov Software configured to supplemental PGA CATAIR guidelines on CBP.gov All capabilities tested in CERT Clients informed of software updates and aware of ACE transition Brokers Software package from vendor is updated for ACE transition Entries have been filed in ACE Cargo Release successfully Entry Summaries have been filed in ACE successfully Confirm software vendor has successfully tested all capabilities in CERT Clients informed of software updates and aware of ACE transition Importers Broker has updated software Broker can confirm that entries and entry summaries have been filed in ACE successfully (including new data elements for ACE entries/cargo release) 8
ACE: EDI v Portal Filing data with ACE: Submit import and export data in accordance with ACE technical standards through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Once data is submitted to CBP, use the ACE Portal to: Evaluate compliance and monitor daily operations Access to more than 400 reports Submit truck import manifests Monitor data on file with CBP 9
Benefits of Filing with ACE Quicker Receipt of Data Reduced Time and Paper Costs Automated Agency Interaction Manifest Submissions File electronic truck manifests (include ACE Portal filing) Designate authorized partners who can use carrier custodial bonds Receive enhanced visibility of cargo status Reduce wait time at Ports of Entry Entry Submissions (Cargo Release) Streamline submission of data elements Remove requirement to file paper CBP Form 3461 Entry Summary Submissions Manifest Submissions Increase traceability for audit and expedite release via ebond Replace paper processes with electronic post summary corrections Reduce invoice transmissions through Census Overrides Exports Generate reports of up to 5 years of export data Incorporate of Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) license control updates Incorporate Census regulatory changes Periodic Monthly Statement Pay duties & fees on monthly basis Consolidate entry summaries for a month on one statement Track activity with customized account views 10
ACE Portal Demonstration 11
ACE Secure Data Portal Application www. cbp.gov/ace www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ ace_portal_app_2013114.pdf 12
ACE Secure Data Portal Website www. cbp.gov/ace https://ace.cbp.dhs.gov 13
Home Tab 14
Entry Summary CBP Forms Management of CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647 Documents required status messages received via ABI: UC1 Electronic invoice UC2 Entry summary package UC3 Other specific document 15
Uploading Documents Step 1: Click on Upload Documents Step 2: Enter the Action # from the ABI UC2 or UC3 Message Step 3: Browse the File, Attach the File and Click on Save 16
Statements 17
Blanket Declarations for ACE Entry Summary Filing Provide Nationwide CBP visibility to: Affidavits of Manufacturer Importer Certifying Statements Non-Reimbursement Blanket Statements (Antidumping/Countervailing Duty) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificates of Origin 18
Mode of Communication Settings 19
ISF Module 20
MID Search 21
AD/CVD Case Search Results 22
AD/CVD Message Search Results 23
User Access 24
Changing Passwords 25
Exporter Account Creation 26
Scenario 1: Applying for a New ACE Exporter Account 27
1. Go to cbp.gov and under the Trade Tab, and under ACE and Automated Systems, select the option to Apply for an Account. 28
2. On this page, select the option to Fill out an Online Application for an Exporter Account. 29
3. User needs to follow instructions to complete and submit the required information for creating an Exporter Account. 30
3b. Upon a successful submission of the data, the User should see this message. 31
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Scenario 2: Creating a Exporter Account from an Existing ACE Account 34
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2. Then, the User can verify the Top Account information and select continue. 36
3. The User will be prompted to provide information for the Exporter account. 37
4. The User will press continue and move on to complete Steps 2, 3 and 4. 38
5. After completing the steps, the User is given a chance to review the information. 39
6. Upon saving the data, the Exporter account has been created. 40
ACE Reports Demonstration 41
ACE Reports Home Tab 42
Documents Tab 43
Folders Panel 44
Key ACE Reports Multi-Modal Manifest Folder AM 001 Entry Summary Lines by HTS# AM 003 Entry Summary Lines by Filer Code AM 008 Entry Summary Line Detail Report AM 068 Entry Summary Report AM 100 Courtesy Notice of Liquidation Report Account Management Reports Folder (DR) ESM 7001 Entry Summary Census Warning and Override Report ESM 7008 Entry Summary Line Detail Report ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report ESM 7024 ACE Reject Report ESM 7025 CBP Form 28, 29, 4647 Status Report Account Revenue Folder AR 007 Periodic Monthly Statement Quickviews (Broker and Importer) AR 007 Periodic Statement Detail 45
Running a Standard ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 46
ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report Prompts Screen 47
Standard ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 48
Saving, Printing and Exporting a Standard ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 49
ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 50
Modifying a Standard ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 51
Modifying the ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 52
Switching to Design Mode and Adding Data Objects to the Query Panel 53
Modified ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report Prompts Screen 54
Adding Data Objects to the Table of the Modified ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 55
Saving, Printing and Exporting a Modified Report 56
Adding MPF and HMF Objects to the Query Panel of ESM 7068 Entry Summary Report 57
Removing Entry Summary Source Code from ESM 7025 CBP Form 28,29, and 4647 Report 58
Using Wildcards and Query Filter Conditions in the AM 068 Entry Summary Report 59
Exporter Reports 60
Reports Document Tab AES Trade Export Reports 61
Trade Export Tab - Summary 62
AES 201 Filer Transactions Report Prompts 63
AES 202 USPPI Transactions Report Prompts 64
AES 203- USPPI Agent-Filed Routed Transactions Reports Prompts 65
References and Resources 66
ACE on CBP.gov 1. Left hand navigation: Getting started Technical Docs like CATAIR, IGs, etc. ACE Features links to more detail on ACE 1 2 3 4 2. Middle column updated with latest news/headlines 3. Gray box at bottom: Always on the main page Links to ACEopedia, Schedule, Events Calendar 4. Right hand navigation: ACE portal link CSMS Training 67
Stay up to date on ACE News Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Subscription-based message system for users of CBP automated commercial trade systems Receive alerts on: All commercial systems, including truck e-manifest, air manifest, rail manifest, ocean manifest, and Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CSMS offers subscribers two ways to get information: Messages e-mailed directly to subscribers Messages also stored on a searchable database, accessible via CBP.gov Subscribe for CSMS messages at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/usdhscbp/subscriber /new?pop=t&qsp=938 Visit the CSMS home page to search for messages: http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/csms.asp?display_page=1 68
ACE Reports Training Resources The following ACE Reports training resources are available at CBP.gov Updated ACE Reports User Guide http://www.cbp.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/a ce_report_user.pdf Updated ACE Data Extracts Quick Reference Guide http://www.cbp.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/a ce_qrg.pdf 69
ACE Outreach on CBP.gov New page that lists CBP public outreach sessions on ACE Regularly as events are scheduled Includes info on location, registration (if required) and how to attend each event After events we will post: Webinar recordings Presentations, materials used WWW.CBP.GOV/ACEOUTREACH 70
ACE Resources Technical Support General Support News & Training For technical support with the ACE system, functions or data, please contact: For non-technical inquiries please submit questions to: For non-technical inquiries please submit questions to: ace.support@cbp.dhs.gov askace@cbp.dhs.gov cbp.gov/aceoutreach (866) 530-4172 cbp.gov/trade/ace/training-andreference-guides http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/c sms.asp?display_page=1 71
Questions? askace@cbp.dhs.gov 72