4 Ways to Participate in the CBP Section 321 Program

CBP Section 321 Shipment Type To quicken and modernize the import process of low-value shipments (valued less than $800) into the United States, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has put in place some recommended programs to facilitate the release for e-commerce shipments. All of the Section 321 shipment submission

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

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

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

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

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

What are the ACE Air eManifest Import Message Types?

The following messages are summarized in the CBP ACE Air CAMIR document. ACE Air eManifest was formally referred to as AMS Air or Automated Manifest System. The FRI (Freight Report Inbound) message is used for reporting advance Air eManifest data to the CBP ACE eManifest system. This message is, however, not usable in

What is an Express Consignment Carrier Facility (ECCF)?

An Express Consignment Carrier Facility (ECCF) refers to a shared or separate specialized facility that has been authorized by the port director to handle the inspection and clearance of express consignment shipments. It is, for the most part, a bonded warehouse with the authorization and capacity to process high

What you Need to Know about AMS Air Manifest (ACE Air eManifest)

Automated Manifest System (AMS) Air The CBP legacy system was known as AMS Air. Later CBP upgraded and moved the AMS Air system platform to the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) platform. After this move, CBP refers to the AMS Air system as ACE Air or ACE Air eManifest. Automated

How to Complete the CBP Letter of Intent (LOI)

ACE eManifest Rail and Sea ACE eManifest Rail and Sea programs are administered by US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agency. It makes it possible for freight forwarders, ocean & rail carriers to submit their manifests electronically to CBP before the vessel arrives at a US port or a

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4 Ways to Participate in the CBP Section 321 Program

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

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

CBP Section 321 Data Pilot for E-Commerce Shipments

Uploading Section 321 Shipment Data Using JSON, XML or CSV

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What are the ACE Air eManifest Import Message Types?

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What you Need to Know about AMS Air Manifest (ACE Air eManifest)

How to Complete the CBP Letter of Intent (LOI)

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