CBP Targets Week of May 28 to Test Simplified Entry in Air Mode
Now that ACE M1 has been deployed, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it's targeting the week of May 28 to have the functionality in place to test the first filings of Simplified Entry for air cargo. The goals of the SE pilot are to reduce transportation costs, expedite cargo release, and enhance cargo security.
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The SE will be sent before the departure of the air carrier, with CBP returning a data acceptance message. CBP will also let the filer know if there is a corresponding bill on file. If the filer is using an ACAS (Air Cargo Advance Screening) carrier, CBP will indicate any bill match.
SE pilot participants are A.N. Deringer, Inc., Expeditors, FedEx Trade Network, FH Kaysing, Janel Group of New York, Kuehne + Nagel Inc., Livingston International, Page & Jones, Inc., and UPS. The SE ports for the pilot are Chicago, Atlanta, and Indianapolis Express Consignment Operations.
CBP is also finalizing the deployment plan after the initial filings of Simplified Entry to include (i) bringing on all pilot participants, (ii) expansion to other ports, (iii) inclusion of additional functionality such as the PGA Message Set and DIS (Document Image System) capabilities, and (iv) expansion to other modes of transportation.
In addition, CBP and the pilot participants will do an evaluation after 60-90 days to assess the pilot.
(See ITT's Online Archives 12052327 for summary on CEEs (Centers of Excellence and Expertise), which also said CBP officials noted at the May 22 COAC meeting that the SE pilot would start with the first real filings on a date at the end of May, and in the following week, would help other SE pilot participants to file, provide real-time help, etc. CBP also said that an update the the SE FAQ would be provided shortly.)
May 2012 Simplified Entry Overview available here.