Did you know that AIAG collaborates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to offer annual ACE reporting classes for export and import? These two-hour trainings improve compliance with trade laws – learn more below.

What is ACE?

The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) system designed to facilitate legitimate trade while enhancing border security. ACE improves the collection, sharing, and processing of required trade information submitted to CBP and government agencies for both export and import.

The ACE Secure Data Portal offers users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports and ACE account management and serves as the primary system for the international trade community to connect with CBP, trade partners, and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) via a single, central access window. This “single window” approach facilitates faster, more efficient processing of imports and exports, while eliminating redundancy and significantly reducing paper usage and operational costs.

What are the benefits of an ACE Portal Account?

• Access AD/CVD case management and message information database.
• Access Importer Security Filing (ISF) and progress reports.
• Access reports tool for real-time transactional data to identify and evaluate compliance issues.
• Account Revenue data updated hourly.
• Any element transmitted in ACE will become available in ACE reporting.
• Cargo Release and Entry Summary Data refreshed nightly.
• Create blanket declarations for entry summary processing and nationwide view.
• Enroll in Periodic Monthly Statements and customize payment schedules.
• Identify unauthorized filers.
• Monitor periodic monthly statements as they are being built.
• Proactively monitor trade compliance and identify discrepancies.
• Receive, respond to, and monitor CBP Forms 28, 29, and 4647.

ACE Portal Modernization

CBP will be modernizing the ACE Portal over multiple phases throughout 2022. This modernization will include the transition of existing functionality to an upgraded platform for better performance and easier use.

Per CBP’s announcement, phase 1 of this modernization effort began on January 22, 2022, with the following planned enhancements:

• New home page with global search tool (including keyword and name search, filter capacity, etc.)
• New log in screen
• Upgraded account information display and edit features
• All sub-accounts listed under a top account
• Display/edit/create functions for account contacts and addresses

Until future updates take place, all other ACE Portal functionality will remain in the legacy ACE Portal.

Note: Between January 22, 2022, and the final deployment of the ACE Portal enhancements, users will have access to both the legacy ACE Portal and the new ACE Portal. During this period, CBP will continuously synchronize data between both versions.

What are the benefits of an ACE demonstration class?

Both AIAG ACE reporting courses (for export and import, respectively) are led by Carlos R. Rodriguez from the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These two-hour demonstrations provide attendees with the skills and knowledge to navigate the ACE Report tool and take advantage of its various reporting capabilities.

Note: The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) also grants 2.5 CCS/MCS per course. Attendees are responsible for providing their CCS, CES, or MES ID number when registering to receive these credits.

Since CBP is modernizing the ACE Portal over multiple phases in 2022, these training opportunities are more critical than ever to help you stay informed – register today to secure your spot!

Our 2-hour virtual courses provide attendees with the skills and knowledge to navigate the ACE Reports tool and take advantage of its various capabilities.

Free Resources

For questions about the ACE Portal modernization initiative, contact ACEPortalModHelp@cbp.dhs.gov.
For technical issues, contact the CBP ACE Account Service Desk (ASD) at (866) 530-4172 or ACE.Support@cbp.dhs.gov.

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