April 2, 2015
Mark Hirzel
Customs Consultancy Manager
DHL Global Forwarding
(LACBFFA President)
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Vincent Iacopella
Chief Operating Officer
The Janel Group/Janel World Trade Ltd.
(LACBFFA Chair and Legislative Chair)
Sandra Langford-Coty
Vice President, Customs Brokerage
OHL International
(LACBFFA Board Member and Marketing and
Communications Chair)
Submit questions during the webinar to: la.cbffa@verizon.net
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CBP has established three important dates that guide the trade community’s transition into ACE.
Mandatory Date Explanation
Electronic imp/exp manifests, for all modes of transport, must be filed in ACE
• Import Manifest: Impact is for Air
• Export Manifest:
• Cannot mandate filing in ACE until regulations are published
• Current processes for export manifest will continue to be supported, but as of 5/1/15, all ELECTRONIC manifests must be filed in ACE
All electronic entries and entry summaries must be filed in ACE
• Includes Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements at time of entry or entry summary
• Paper filings allowed today, e.g., non-ABI, will continue to be supported
All remaining electronic portions of cargo process must be done in
ACE
• Protest, Liquidation, etc.

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◦ M1 manifest
◦ QP in bond
◦ ISF
◦ Entry summary applications
◦ Simplified entry/cargo release
◦ PGA capability
◦ DIS
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◦ By importer – need POA to allow for post summary corrections
◦ By branch – pilot program for certain branches
◦ By user – training required at desk level
◦ By Summary and Cargo Release
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◦ Increased number of paperless transactions
◦ Reduces need for CBP to process paper transactions
◦ Reduces courier handling of documents
◦ Provides competitive advantage
◦ Streamlining of operational process and cost savings
◦ If not on Summary by Nov 2015, business model challenge
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◦ Benefits noted above
◦ Importers with ACE portal accounts enjoy enhanced and more accurate reporting capabilities
 When filed in ACS, the data feeds to ACE reports
 CBP has developed ACE summary specific reports
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Only entry types 01, 03, and 11 will be processed in ACE Entry Summary
◦ RLF is allowed
◦ OGA/PGA transmissions are allowed (except Lacey Act)
◦ For the filer, it should be transparent as to how the data is transmitted
Filers can certify for release on ACE entry summaries ACS Cargo Release as they can with ACS entry summaries
◦ Since the entry (cargo release) process is still maintained in the ACS system, the filer will receive
 ABI response to their ACE entry summary via ACE
 ABI response to their entry via ACS
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◦ Establishes the foundation for the ability to process system checks on the quality and accuracy of incoming entry summary data
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http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/acedevelopment-and-deployment-schedule
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Line level party reporting
◦ Sold to party
◦ Delivered to party
◦ Foreign exporter
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What happened to Ultimate Consignee?
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The Definitions that follow are based on 19 CFR 149.3
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Consignee is defined as the individual or firm in the United
States on whose account the merchandise is shipped. This is the same as used in ACE Cargo Release in the SE50-record and ACE AE 11-record. The term ultimate consignee is not used in either transaction – only consignee.
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◦ Name and address of the last known entity to whom the goods are sold or agreed to be sold reported as an IRS, SS# or CBP assigned format.
◦ If the goods are to be imported otherwise than in pursuance of a purchase, the name and address of the owner of the goods must be provided
◦ Mandatory for entry types 01 and 03.
◦ For type 03, AD/CVD entry types, the first unaffiliated purchaser to whom merchandise under investigation or administrative review by the Department of Commerce is sold, or agreed to be sold, for exportation to the US.
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◦ The US party or other entity (individual or firm) identified as the first delivered-to party scheduled to physically receive the merchandise after its release from CBP custody
◦ Reported as an IRS, SS#, or CBP assigned format.
◦ Reporting is optional
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Foreign Exporter Party
◦ The party or other entity (individual or firm) identified as the last named foreign party identified on the transaction invoice / purchase order that has a substantial financial interest in the goods and who causes the goods to be shipped by any mode of transport.
◦ This is not the transportation shipping party (freight forwarder, consolidator, or NVOCC).
◦ For consigned shipments, household effects, lease transaction and similar contractual arrangements, the name of the supplier may be provided.
◦ The supplier could be a trading company, selling agent, owner (e.g. personal effects), or similar party.
◦ Mandatory for 03 entry types.
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◦ Blanket non-reimbursement statements
 Report the declaration number for the case numbers uploaded to the portal
◦ Individual non-reimbursement statements
 Certify with a Y flag
◦ This guide provides instructions for locating
AD/CVD cases and messages in the ACE Portal
 http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases_ messages_3.pdf
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◦ ACE sends a census warning message back to the filer indicating the type of census parameter violated.
◦ The filer has two options:
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Review and correct the entry summary input data and resubmit the entry summary transaction to ACE
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Provide the appropriate override code and submit the census warning override transaction (application identifier
CW) to ACE
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◦ ABI filers can also pro-actively submit an override code with the ACE ABI entry summary transaction
 Used when the filer knows from past transactions and experience that the input values on the entry summary will fall outside the census parameters
 Included as part of the entry summary transaction and the census warning will be overridden when generated
 However, if an override code is provided and ACE determines that the input data was within the census parameters, the transaction will be rejected
 The override codes allow the filer to electronically resolve the Census warning independently of CBP
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Manage ACE Entry Summary Census Errors
◦ Validate Data Entry, correct as necessary or transmit Census Warning
Override prior to Statement date – Trade Control
◦ Second Level Review –Process to validate data entry accuracy, work with Importer to select valid Census Override Code and transmit the census warning override
◦ ACE Census Query - provides filers with entry summary data pertaining to the entry summaries which meet the query criteria and contain the unresolved Census warnings
◦ Apply for Census Parameter Change Request
CSMS #10-000079 Title: Census Parameter Change Requests
◦ Run ACE Portal Report: ESM-7001 Entry Summary Census Warning and
Override
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No paper census warning sheet submitted to CBP
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For information on filing Census Warning Overrides with an ACE
Entry Summary transaction and the complete list of Census override codes, please see ACE ABI CATAIR chapters titled “
Summary Create/Update” and “Census Warning Override,”
“Census Warning Query” plus ACE ABI CATAIR Appendix H.
Entry http://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/catair
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If Census warning override is not sent prior to CBP Control?
◦ Post Summary Correction
 Type: E = Entry
 PSC Reason Code: H99 Data Change–Other
 PSC text to explain sending Census Override Code (Only if you are not changing any data other than sending the Census Override Code)
 Transmit the appropriate census override code with the PSC
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Codes
Census Warning: 27F*CENSUS* OR-HI VAL/QTY (2)
Override Code(s): 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 15, 21, 49 or 50
Description Comments
04 Prototype
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
15
21
49
50
Sample
Assist
One-of-a-kind
Precision Made
Unique Material
Experimental Drug
Military Application
Market Conditions
Weight of Article Lighter
Than Normal
Parameter Change
Request Pending
Correct as Entered
References new product being developed that may have a higher cost reflecting new processes, materials or other costs involved in the production of the article by the manufacturer.
Small quantity of product, usually for product evaluation or selection.
An assist has been added to the value of the imported merchandise.
The imported article is unique or the only one of its kind available.
The imported article is of a higher quality or is designed to perform with greater precision than similar articles.
Unique or very rare material was used to create the imported article.
Article reflects the development of the chemical composition.
The imported article is made to military specifications or intended for military use.
Due to consumer demand and/or supply, the imported article has a higher or lower value than normal for similar articles.
This article is made of lighter material than normally used for similar articles.
All data elements verified as correct. Filer initiated Parameter Change
Request with Census Bureau.
All data elements verified correct. This article cannot be placed in any other override category.
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Entry Summary Status Notifications (UC Messages)
 Entry summary status is “paperless” upon acceptance by CBP of data transmitted
995 SUMMARY HAS BEEN ADDED
 Entry Status Notification
– Generated from either an automated ACE entry summary process
– From a CBP user request
– From an action taken by CBP with agreement or request from the
ABI filer
 UC Messages indicate:
– Additional documentation is required
– Entry summary has been rejected, canceled, or inactivated
– Documentation has been received by CBP
– Liquidation date for an entry summary is changed http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/entry-summary-status-notification

UC1
UC2
UC3
UC4
UC5
UC6
UC7
UC8
UC9
9 Disposition Code Types
Request for electronic invoice data only
Request for the entry summary package
Request for specified documents
Entry summary rejected
UC1 – will no longer exist effective June
Entry summary canceled
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Document receipt acknowledgement
Post summary correction (PSC) has been
Liquidation date has changed
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AII/RLF entry
◦ ABI system or CBP user generated
◦ Filer flags ACE entry summary with Invoice by Request review after entry summary is filed and within 30 days.
or CBP initiates a team
◦ Just like ACS, transmit the Electronic Invoice (EI)
◦ EI “Z” flag will be indicated on the ACH Statement
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Response time
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If request received prior to cargo release – submit immediately to secure release
If request is within 30 days after summary filing – transmit within two business days
ACE Cargo Release –
Will this open the door for more Entry
◦ If request is more than 30 days after summary filing – CBP should use CBPF
CBPF 28 types for RLF?
28 to request and filer must transmit within 30 days from the date of the
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Filer transmits a new ACE entry summary or a Post Summary
Correction via ABI
◦ ABI system or CBP user generated
◦ Submit with cover page (first page of 7501) to Team / Contact indicated in the message
 ACH Statement will indicate the document status as it does in ACS
◦ Alternatively, scan and upload electronically via the ACE Secure Data
Portal using the Action Identification Number returned in the request, or
◦ Submit documents via Document Imaging System
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Response time
◦ By Entry Summary Filing Date
◦ 2 business days from the request date if after Entry Summary Filing date
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Watch for corresponding message type UC7 that CBP has received the requested documents
◦ Follow up with CBP as necessary to ensure docs were received
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CBP user will request specific documents in the remarks text
◦ Send CBP only what was requested
◦ Submit with cover page (first page of 7501) to Team / Contact indicated in the message
◦ Alternatively, scan and upload electronically via the ACE Secure Data
Portal using the or
Action Identification Numbe r returned in the request,
◦ Submit documents via Document Imaging System
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Response time:
◦ Within two business days from the request date
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Watch for corresponding message type UC7 that CBP has received the requested documents
◦ Follow up with CBP as necessary to ensure docs were received
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CBP user has rejected the entry summary
Filer will receive the reason code for CBP rejection
Code
003
017
Description
Classification
Insufficient Invoice
Description
CBP’s remarks will provide further explanation of the reject reason
Reject typically occurs after summary filing date
ACE will reject a replacement entry summary transaction if the entry summary is in a CBP
“Reject” status and the preliminary statement has been generated, but the entry summary has not yet been marked as “Paid”
The filer may use the rejection response form to present supporting documents or remit additional payment to CBP as a result of the reject” http://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/ace-entrysummary-rejection-response
 Response time:
 The filer has 2 working days to respond to this rejection
 The only exception is for
AD/CVD entry summaries rejected after 10 working days for failure to post bond/cash for merchandise subject to antidumping/countervailing duty
 If the rejection is because entry should have been filed as a type other than 01, 03, or 11, CBP must inactivate the ACE entry summary so it can be retransmitted to ACS using the same entry number
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UC5 ACE entry summary inactivated
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◦ Confirmation that filer’s request to inactivate summary has been actioned as requested by the filer.
UC6 Entry summary canceled
◦ Confirmation filer’s request to cancel summary has been actioned as requested by the filer
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UC7 - Document receipt acknowledgement
◦ Confirmation that CBP has received requested paper documents
UC8 - Post summary correction (PSC) has been presented by another filer
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UC9 - Liquidation date for this entry summary has changed
◦ Sent when liquidation date is originally set, unset, or reset
◦ Will return the current liquidation date for the entry summary
◦ Date will be blank and the Entry Summary Red Lined Indicator set to “Y” if the liquidation date has been unset
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1 = Manual request (CBP User Initiated)
 Message provides filer with CBP user contact name, Team number and narrative instructions
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 The CBP User’s Telephone Number will only be provided for rejected entry summaries (UC 4)
Action Identification Number will be provided in the message
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2 = Automated action/request (ABI System Generated)
◦ Message generated from an automated process, filer will see the message twice
 Upon Entry summary selectivity processing
 When an entry summary is moved to CBP Control (i.e. placed on a statement), a second UC message will be provided which will contain the Action Identification Number
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Second Level of Review for UC 1,2,3,4 messages.
◦ Process to review/respond/submit required documents or additional information
◦ ACE Portal Access and Document Imaging Security
Access
Daily Management of UC Messages
 Reports
 Timing of Requests
 Prior to or after summary filing
 Late responses subject to liquidated damages
 Ability to manage actions taken and pending
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ACE Entry Summary Process and Policy ACE Entry Summary Business Process Document http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ACE%20ES%20BPTRADE%20V3%204.pdf
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A
Notification
Date
Disposition
Code
Remarks Action ID # Import
Specialist
Team
Action Type Action Type Description
XX-XX-XXX
XX-XX-XXX
XX-XX-XXX
XX-XX-XXX
2
2
7
9
01XXXXXXXX01
01XXXXXXXX01
123
123
123
123
2
2
1
2
Automated Request
Automated Request
Manual Request
Automated Request
B
Line No
Notification Date
XX-XX-XXXX
Disposition
Code
3
CBP Staff
Contact
Details
Name of CBP contact
Remarks Action ID #
NEED A COPY
OF INVOICE,
ATTACH OR
FAX AT XXX-
555-1212
007XXXXXXXXXX
Import
Specialist
Team
Action Type
123 1
Action Type
Desc
Manual
Request
C
Rejected (Disposition
Type Code
017 - Insufficient Invoice
Description
Disposition
Code
4
CBP Staff
Contact
Details
Remarks Action ID #
ABC Import
Specialist
(Ph:55555512
12)
HOW IS THE
PRODUCT USED?
WHERE IS THE
PRODUCT USED?
009XXXXXXX2
Import
Specialist Team
Action Type
123 1
Action Type
Desc
Manual
Request
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Document upload for ACE entry summary in the
ACE portal
ACE cargo release document email process
Document imaging system (DIS)
◦ DIS allows trade partners to submit document images and associated descriptive meta data to CBP and PGAs in an automated manner using EDI communication
◦ DIS will be available for ACE entry summaries only (entry types 01, 03, and 11)
◦ Includes ACE entry summaries certified for release
◦ Phase 3 of the DIS test was announced on June 25, 2014 via
CSMS #14-000369
◦ The implementation guide for DIS and related documents are available on the CBP website at: http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/dis_implementati on_guide_3.pdf
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The trade could receive a UC message for
◦ The entire entry summary package
◦ For specific documents
◦ For an electronic invoice if the filer is operational for Automated Invoice
Interface (AII)
The trade could also receive a CBP Form 28 or 29 requesting the information
ACE portal may only be used to upload CBP documents where an
Action Identification Number is provided (solicited documents )
For PGA forms, the trade may submit the required documents without a prior request (unsolicited documents)
The acknowledgement of receipt is sent back to the sender as an XML message in their ABI DIS MQ Queue
Trade benefits of DIS include:
◦ Initiation of single window submissions from the Trade to CBP and PGAs
◦ Nationwide visibility for CBP and PGAs to trade-submitted documents
◦ Central repository for documents submitted by the trade
◦ Reduction in time and cost surrounding paper processes
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◦ Unsolicited documents not permitted
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Step 1: Click on
Upload Documents
Step 2: Enter the Action # from the
ABI UC2 Message
Step 3: Browse the File, Attach the
File and Click on Save
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UC7
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◦ Provided by producer of raw materials used in a finished article for which a duty preference claim is made. Not for use with 9802 claims.
◦ Importer statement to declare they qualify for a free trade agreement or tariff preference program
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http://nemo.cbp.gov/ace_online/AD_CVD/index.ht
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http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents
/declarations_2009_3.pdf
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Within the ACE portal, go to the Accounts tab, select importer view and then the Declarations hyperlink
If the importer has an ACE portal account, the broker will need access to their portal
If the importer does not have an ACE portal account, the broker can create using the non-portal account option
Select Create
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NAFTA certificates of origin must be uploaded
Other declarations do not require the image to be uploaded, but CBP encourages it
Declarations may not be deleted, but they may be cancelled
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Portal Applications
The application to request your free ACE Portal account as well as instructions and tutorials can be found on CBP.gov
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ace_portal_app_3.pdf
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/initial_acct_access_3.pdf
Web Based Training for each release http://nemo.cbp.gov/ace_online
Cargo Systems Messaging Service
A subscription based, broadcast message system for users of CBP automated commercial trade system http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/ www.CBP.gov/trade/automated
• Getting Started with ACE
• Federal Register Notices
• Training and Reference Guides
• Technical Documentation
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Left hand navigation:
◦ Getting Started
◦ Technical Documentation, such as CATAIR, IGs, etc.
◦ ACE Features – links to more detail on ACE
◦ Border Interagency Executive
Council
Middle column – updated with latest news/headlines
Gray box below News column
(pictured):
◦ Always on the main page
◦ Links to ACEopedia, Schedule,
Events Calendar
Right hand navigation:
◦ Portal Login Page
◦ CSMS
◦ ACE Outreach Events
◦ TSN
◦ AskACE@cbp.dhs.gov

Technical Support
For technical support with the ACE system, functions or data, please contact: ace.support@cbp.dhs.gov
General Support
For non-technical inquiries please submit questions to:
News & Training
For non-technical inquiries please submit questions to: askace@cbp.dhs.gov
cbp.gov/aceoutreach
(866) 530-4172 cbp.gov/trade/ace/training-andreference-guides apps.cbp.gov/csms/csm s

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