CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.

1. Monthly List of Frequently Updated CBP Web Postings

(The Web site links below will provide access to CBP's most recent version of these documents.)

ACE electronic truck manifest software developers- a list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) electronic truck manifest. (updated 09/05/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/etruck_tech_info/vendor_list.ctt/vendor_list.doc)

ACE application - an application package consisting of the ACE account portal power of attorney, terms and conditions for accessing the portal, additional account/account owner information, and the request to participate. ACE application package (posted 10/22/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_app_info/ace_application.ctt/ace_application.pdf)

ACE accomplishments - a list of ACE accomplishments issued by CBP on a monthly basis. Contains accomplishments dating back to 1999. (current as of 09/14/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/factsheet_accomplish.ctt/factsheet_accomplish.pdf)

ACE At-a-Glance - an updated fact sheet on ACE, which provides information on integrated on-line access, ACE periodic payments, ACE account facts, ACE locations, etc. (ACE fact sheet, dated 09/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_at_a_glance.ctt/ace_at_a_glance.pdf)

ACE Deployment Report - details ACE e-Manifest deployment dates for all remaining U.S. land border ports, as well as the number of trucks processed at ACE ports, the percentage of e-Manifests filed, and the overall e-Manifest / Trade Act compliance percentage for each port. (posted 10/26/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/e-manifests_info/)

Secure Border Initiative Monthly newsletter - a monthly newsletter providing information regarding the Secure Border Initiative (SBI). (dated 09/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/border_security/sbi/sbi_monthly_newsletter/sbi_monthly_0907.ctt/sbi_monthly_0907.pdf)

TSN committee/subcommittee contact information - a list of the names and email addresses for the CBP co-chairs, trade co-chair(s), and business leads, and tech leads for each of the Trade Support Network (TSN) committees and subcommittees. (updated 07/05/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/trade_support_network/comstructure.ctt/comstructure.doc)

ABI data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering data processing services to the trade community for the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). (updated 10/16/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/getting_started/vendor.ctt/vendor.doc)

Sea AMS data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering Sea Automated Manifest System (AMS) data processing services to the trade community. (updated 05/08/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/sea_processing_services.ctt/sea_vendor.doc)

AMS paperless master in-bond ports - a list of CBP ports in the Paperless Master In-Bond program. (posted 06/21/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/paperless_inbond_ports/amsmibport.ctt/amsmibport.xls)

NVOCC Sea, Air Carrier, and Rail Carrier AMS participants - a list of non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) sea AMS participants, air AMS carrier participants, and rail AMS carrier participants. (http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/carriers/ams_ports/)

CBP Trade VPN- updated documents (1) provide four scenarios that need to be considered when deciding which method to use to connect to the CBP Trade Partner VPN infrastructure and (2) make VPN connectivity recommendations. (scenarios & recommendations, revised 03/28/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_solutions.ctt/vpn_solutions.doc & http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_connect.ctt/vpn_connect.xls)

Bond processing statistics- information about the estimated processing times for bond applications, which provide details on a weekly basis. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_trade/pilot_program/bond_stats.ctt/bond_stats.xls.)

RLF contacts- an updated list of remote location filing (RLF) contacts. This list provides the port code, coordinator's name, phone number, and fax number for each of the ports listed. (updated 07/31/07, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/cargo_summary/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls.)

Public ACS FIRMS report- a Facilities Information and Resources Management Systems report that is organized by port code and alphabetical by company name. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/firms_30.ctt/firms_30.txt.)

CF 1400 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances)- an electronic query report for CF1400 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by entrances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1400.ctt/cf1400.pdf.)

CF 1401 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances) - an electronic query report for CF1401 of the VMS, in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by clearances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1401.ctt/cf1401.pdf)