DHS, HHS Laud ACE Progress
The Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services celebrated recent progress in the effort toward ACE and the International Trade Data System in a joint April 19 letter to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America.…
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"Business users are currently filing approximately 92% of entry summary requirements in the Single Window and Cargo Release volumes have soared from low 40% figures to a record high of 70% in just the last several weeks," said Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at DHS and Acting Deputy Secretary Mary Wakefield, Department of HHS. "The numbers reflect a significant uptick in adoption by many of the largest filers and active testing and engagement from thousands of smaller businesses," they said. The officials pointed to the process as proof of successful collaboration with industry and trade groups. "NCBFAA and other industry users have not only identified problems, but worked collaboratively with government agencies to develop and rapidly implement effective solutions," they said. Modifications to mandatory deadlines and added flexibilities for certain data elements are two recent examples of this partnership. It is clear that the engagement and expertise from the filers who will ultimately rely on the system remain one of the most critical elements of success. Deploying an effective ITDS remains a top priority for DHS and HHS "and for many other U.S. agencies and the Administration on a whole," they said.