CBP Promises Continued Consultation on ACE in Response to NAFTZ Concerns

CBP is committed to "conducting the transition to [the Automated Commercial Environment] from our legacy systems in a manner that is sensible and responsible," the CBP Office of International Trade said in response to concerns from the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones. The NAFTZ recently voiced some worries for the timing of FTZ reporting requirements in ACE (see 1511190017). "We have worked closely with the NAFTZ and other key trade community stakeholders over the last several years on our plans for implementing ACE," said a spokeswoman. "CBP is continually evaluating the readiness around this transition and intends to do this in a way that does not disrupt the flow of commerce. We appreciate the concerns raised by the NAFTZ and will continue to work closely with them and all of our stakeholders to ensure we can successfully meet our shared goal of operating in a single window environment."