ACE and Automated Systems
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the government determines admissibility. CBP Trade applies expertise, technology, and automation to create streamlined and efficient processes to facilitate the global exchange of safe and legitimate goods.
Please visit the ACE Transaction Details page for full details on ACE transmission requirements.
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To receive email updates on ACE, please subscribe to the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). Users may also access the CSMS archive at the CSMS Homepage.
What's New with ACE
Upcoming ACE Deployments: ACE Development and Deployment Schedule
- Real Time Automated Surety Interface (ASI)
- USMCA - Drawback Changes
Recent ACE Deployments:
- Enhancements to APTL Workspace - ARM ITDS
- Universal eCERT/ELVIS
- Enhancements to Truck Manifest - Phase 1 New
- Electronic Vessel Manifest Confidentiality New
- Post Summary Correction (PSC) Enhancements
- DocFile Location (CBP Only)
- Fish and Wildlife Message Set Implementation
ACE Reports:
- For an overview of the transition of Imported Trade Activity Data to ACE Reports, please view this video
Drawback:
ACE Resources:
- ACE Trade Resources Document - This one page document outlines the resources available to the trade to answer questions or address concerns. It is also posted on the ACE Support Page.
- ACE Portal Benefits Flyer- This one page document outlines the benefits of the ACE Portal for users. New
- Truck Manifest QR Code Specifications Guide New
ACE User Satisfaction Survey Results:
- View results for Trade and PGA user satisfaction survey here.
Publications
- ACE Basics
This one-page infographic provides an overview of how ACE works and how to get started on your transition to ACE. - ACE Basics Portal Account
This one-page infographic provides an overview of an ACE Portal account, structures and user types. - ACE Basics DIS
This one-page infographic provides an overview of how the Document Image System (DIS) works and how to transmit to ACE. - ACEopedia
Single source for information about the Single Window, ACE capabilities and benefits; all in one location. - ACE Schedule
Want to know the latest on a capability you’ve been waiting for? Take a look at our latest schedule for details on when we will be building and releasing capabilities. - ACE Monthly Trade Update
This is a monthly update on ACE for the Trade.