CBP Posts New & Updated ACE Entry Summary Documents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message announcing that it has posted new and updated documents to assist with the processing of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) entry summaries.
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(ESAR A2.2, which was deployed on April 12, 2009, allows for the filing and processing of formal (type 01) and informal (type 11) entry summaries for those who volunteered to submit such entry summaries in ACE (beginning with the Port of Buffalo). It also included certain portal account changes for all ACE accounts.)
The following are highlights of the documents:
Updated ACE Entry Summary Instructions, Business Rules and Process Document
CBP has posted updated versions (now Version 1.1) of the ACE Entry Summary Instructions and the Business Rules and Process Document.
Instructions. The ACE Entry Summary Instructions document is similar to the CBP Form 7501 Instructions. It provides guidance to ACE users on what entry summary information to provide in ACE. It is organized in the manner in which the data is transmitted and stored in ACE. Descriptions of the entry summary data fields and links to program and policy documents are included in the instructions document.
Rules/Process Document. The Business Rules and Process Document outlines entry summary processing in ACE. The functionality delivered in ESAR A2.2 sets the foundation for a true electronic system of record keeping surrounding entry summary processing. A change of this significance requires revised operational policies and procedures and this document addresses those changes. Links to program and policy documents are included. This document will be a living document as the different entry summary types and associated downstream processing migrate from the Automated Commercial System to ACE.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 04/17/09 news, 09041705, for BP summary announcing the availability of Version 1.0 of these documents.)
New Rejection Response, CBP Form 7501 "Test" Documents
CBP's CSMS message announces the posting of new documents on ACE Entry Summary Rejection Response and a CBP Form 7501 "Test."
Rejection Response. This response template may be used by the trade to respond to a CBP initiated electronic entry summary rejection. CBP users should not use this form to initiate a manual rejection for ACE entry summaries.
CBP Form 7501"Test." This "Test" 7501 transmittal may be used by the trade to submit documents requested or monies due related to an ACE entry summary. This document will be identified as a link to the forms site. Note that this document has not yet been posted to CBP's Web site. CBP sources expect the document to be there soon.
CBP contact- Marla Bianchetta (202) 863-6539
ACE entry summary documents available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/entry_summary/
CSMS message announcing the availability of these documents (CSMS 09-000232, dated 05/27/09) available at http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/viewmssg.asp?Recid=17622&page=&srch_argv=09-000232&srchtype=all&btype=&sortby=&sby