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Everything You Need to Know About the CBP TSA Air Cargo Advance Screening ACAS Program6 1

Everything You Need to Know About the CBP & TSA Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program

To deal with ongoing security threats in aviation, Customs & Border Protection amended its regulations regarding the submission of advance Air Cargo Data. Effective June 12, 2018, all inbound carriers have to implement a mandatory Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program that is compliant with CBP regulations for all aircraft coming into the United States with commercial cargo on board. Under the ACAS program, all inbound carriers or other eligible

Data You Need to Send to CBP to Participate in the Section 321 Data Pilot2

Data You Need to Send to CBP to Participate in the Section 321 Data Pilot

Who is Currently Participating? Participation in the CBP Section 321 Data Pilot is currently limited to 9 participants.  These nine participants were selected and approved by CBP to allow for a variety of industry participation (online marketplaces, carriers, freight forwarders and fulfillment centers.) The section 321 data pilot is a voluntary program that will lead to the strengthening of eCommerce supply chains.  It will enhance CBP trade enforcement while at

Which Parties are Required to Participate in the CBP Air AMS Air ACE program 5

Which Parties are Required to Participate in the CBP Air AMS (Air ACE) program?

AMS or Automated Manifest System is the name of the CBP system that processes air manifest information for security purposes.  The CBP system has been recently updated and is also known as Air ACE or Automated Commercial Environment. All air carriers landing at US airports with commercial cargo are required to file manifest details into the Air AMS system at least 4 hours before the arrival of the aircraft.  For

Data You Need to Send to CBP to Participate in the Section 321 Data Pilot3

Global E-Commerce Trends & Statistics in 2020 & Beyond

What is Global E-Commerce? Sometimes referred to as borderless business or cross border commerce among other things, global e-commerce is critically important for any business looking to expand in 2020 and beyond. However, while it is important, navigating the nuances of cross border e-commerce can be complicated given that there are a lot of moving parts. At its core, global commerce is the selling of services or products across international

What are the Truck eManifest Shipment Types used in ACE Highway 5

What are the Truck eManifest Shipment Types used in ACE Highway?

Section 321 Release Section 321 refers to entry for release of goods valued at $800 or less, as long as the shipment is not one of several lots in a single contract or a single order. Additionally, the goods need to be imported by an individual and the importer will need to provide data elements that include the value of the goods and country of origin. All section 321 shipments

What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening ACAS Program 6

What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program?

The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program was implemented on June 12, 2018. Under ACAS, air carriers are required to submit advanced air cargo information for all shipments from foreign locations coming into the United States. Prior to June 12, 2018, the submission of such data was a voluntary process though many airlines were already participating. As it now stands, it is mandatory for all airlines flying into the US

CBP Section 321 Data Pilot for E Commerce Shipments 8

CBP Section 321 Data Pilot for E-Commerce Shipments

What is the Section 321 Data Pilot? Section 321 Data Pilot refers to a voluntary study by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The pilot study began on August 22, 2019 and is expected to run for a year. During the test period participants will electronically transmit cargo information about their e-commerce shipments to CBP before the shipments arrive in the US. The pilot applies to all Section 321

Uploading Section 321 Shipment Data Using JSON XML or CSV 8

Uploading Section 321 Shipment Data Using JSON, XML or CSV

Section 321 is a shipment type used in the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ACE system that allows low-value shipments of <=$800 USD to be cleared through the border without paying duty or tax. To qualify for Section 321 shipment type any goods being imported into the US should not exceed a value of 800 US dollars. Such goods should also not be one of several lots under a single

What is a CFS Container Freight Station 3

What is a CFS (Container Freight Station)?

A Container Freight Station refers to a facility that consolidates or de-consolidates freight before preparing such freight for the next leg of its journey. Most CFS will be located close to ports of entry such as airports, ocean container ports and major railway hubs.  In the US, a CFS is designated by its FIRMS code.  A list of CFS and their designated FIRMS codes can be found here. Most of