CBP Updates List on ACE Benefits by Industry (Broker, Importer, Etc.)

CBP posted a July version of its list of trade benefits for participants in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) by industry segment. Specific benefits are listed for Customs brokers, importers, self-filers, sureties, carriers, trade account owners (TAOs), as well as all users with portal accounts, for (1) ACE Secure Data Portal, (2) Periodic Monthly Statement, (3) ACE Reports, (4) Simplified Entry, (5) Entry Summary Filing(6) Document Image System, (7) Post Summary Corrections, (8) e-Manifest: Truck and (9) e-Manifest: Rail and Sea. The July version includes two new sections, Simplified Entry (SE) and Document Image System (DIS), that weren't in the previous version.

Sample of the listed benefits include:

Simplified Entry Benefits for Importers, Brokers and Self-Filers

Benefits importers, customs brokers, and self-filers receive from using SE (see notice for the benefits unique to each, as well as those for other industry segments):

• Enhance cargo security, reduce cycle times, improve productivity, help eliminate redundant data transmissions, and potentially reduce costs.
• Streamlines the release of goods and enhances cargo security.
• Segregates the filing of the transportation information from the filing of the entry information which allows for the earlier filing of entry information.
• Allows CBP personnel to apply more time and resources to higher risk shipments, resulting in quicker release of other shipments.
• Update the entry information until the point that the conveyance arrives resulting in more accurate data for CBP and PGAs.
• Identify and address potential risks earlier in the entry and release process.

Document Image System Benefits for Importers and Brokers

Benefits importers, customs brokers and self-filers receive from the DIS include the ability to (see notice for those unique to each, as well as those for other industry segments):

• Submitted documents are electronically processed and securely stored by CBP in the DIS, a central repository for documents submitted to CBP or PGAs by the trade.
• Documents are electronically submitted via an EDI message.
• Documents are made available to CBP and PGA users to review, comment and update the status.
• Status of the documents can be updated to Received, Pending, and Accepted.
• Initiates single window submissions to CBP and PGAs supporting documents that may be needed during the cargo importation and entry summary processes.
• Reduces time and cost of paper process.
• Expedites the release and/or examination of imported cargo.

(See ITT's Online Archives 12032112 for summary of the previous version of the document released in March.)