ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) is the name of the CBP (Customs & Border Protection) platform to process Air eManifest submissions from air carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and customs brokers.
The ACAS (Air Cargo Advance Screening) program has been mandatory since June 12, 2018. The ACAS program is a joint public/private partnership with CBP and the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). The ACAS program requires the airline or other 3rd party to submit manifest information before the loading of the cargo at the foreign destination. ACAS allows CBP and the TSA to receive advance security filing cargo data as a means to target cargo shipments inbound to the United States that may be high risk and require additional physical screening under the appropriate regulatory framework and protocols.
International goods valued $800 or less can enter the US duty-free. Some international businesses prefer to clear section 321 shipments by utilizing the below process:
The rise of e-commerce shipments is also shifting the focus how Customs handles the processing of large volumes of small boxes.
● Mandatory security requirement
●Air Cargo may also be released on the manifest
● Electronic release within 30min
● PGA shipments
● More efficient and less complicated release than a formal entry
● Release at CFS and Save MPF (merchandise Processing Fee)
● The grouping of shipments of smaller size and weight at the origin and sent on a direct flight to the destination country
● Implemented in the US for large volume e-commerce shipments
● Packages are labeled with domestic shipping labels at origin and last-mile carrier will deliver once cargo reaches the destination country
● Air Waybill Number – The eleven-digit numbers issued by the airline
● Shipper Name and Address – Individual name or name of business and street address with city/province, country and postal code
● Consignee Name and Address – Individual name or name of business and street address with city/state, country and zip code
● Cargo Description – Clear and concise cargo description
● Total Quantity – Smallest external packing unit i.e. how many boxes on the pallet
● Total Weight – Total weight of the cargo (pounds or kilograms)
Pricing is per transaction sent to CBP on a monthly basis. Responses received by CBP and sending updates or deletes to CBP are not charged. AMS Air counts as a transaction. Download ACE Air LOI below and email completed form to info@customscity.com
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