CBP Announces 2 ACE Seminars for Trade Software Developers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued CSMS #11-000223 to announce two two technical seminars for trade software developers. The purpose of these seminars will be to discuss upcoming programming changes for new functionality scheduled to be delivered as part of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Parties should notify CBP of their interest in the seminars by September 30, 2011.

According to CBP, each seminar is expected to take two days. Information on dates and location is to be determined.

• The first seminar will target ocean and rail software developers and will focus on CAMIR and X12 message formats that are required as part of the M1 Ocean and Rail Manifest Deployment. This seminar will provide the opportunity to have an open dialogue with CBP on the technical issues surrounding the programming changes, related policy, process, and information on the upcoming Trade Pilot test.
• The second seminar will target ABI participants and will focus on current and future ACE deployments including ACE Entry Summary Filing, Post Summary Corrections, PGA Message Set, Document Image System and Cargo Release. This seminar will provide the opportunity to have an open dialogue with CBP on the technical issues surrounding the programming changes and related policy and process.

CBP states that there will most likely be a conference fee associated with each seminar and that seating will be limited. No more than 3 representatives from each company may participate.

Those interested in attending one or both seminars should confirm their interest by sending an email to Susan Maskell (susan.maskell@dhs.gov) and Josephine Baiamonte (josephine.baiamonte@dhs.gov) by COB, Friday, September 30, 2011.