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id="block-pagetitle" class="block block-core block-page-title-block"> <h1 id="page-title" class="uswds-page-title page-title"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)</span> </h1> </div> <div class="language-switcher-language-content-entity block block-language block-language-block:language-content" id="block-languageswitchercontent" role="navigation"> </div> <div id="block-cbpd8-gov-theme-cbp-gov-theme-system-main" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article> <div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>ACE is the U.S. electronic Single Window platform for all trade processing, including all Manifest, Cargo Release, Post-release, Export and Partner Government Agency (PGA) data. Trade users can access ACE via two channels:</p> <ol> <li>The ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal): a free, web-based access point designed to connect CBP, trade partners and partner government agencies</li> <li>ACE Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): a communication framework that provides standards for exchanging data via electronic means</li> </ol> <p>Deciding on which ACE access method is needed depends on the specific trade activity. Review the information below to determine what is needed to successfully connect with ACE.<br>  </p> <div class="usa-accordion usa-accordion"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a0" aria-expanded="true" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Overview of Capabilities by ACE Channel</button></h2> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a0"> <div class="usa-table-container"> <table class="usa-table usa-table--striped usa-table--stacked" style="width: 100%;"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Activity</th> <th scope="col">ACE via EDI Interfaces</th> <th scope="col">ACE Portal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row">Send Importer Security Filing Data</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an Import Air, Ocean, or Rail Manifest</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an Import Truck Manifest</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an Electronic In-bond</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓ (via Truck Manifest)<via manifest truck></via></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an Entry</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an Entry Summary</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File an E214</th> <td class="text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File a Protest</th> <td> </td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File Liquidations, Reconciliations or Drawback requests</th> <td class="text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Run Reports</th> <td> </td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Create Blanket Declarations</th> <td> </td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Submit Supporting Documents for Cargo Release (CBP and PGA Forms)</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓ (via DIS*)</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Submit Supporting Documents for Entry Summary (CBP and PGA Forms)</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓ (via DIS*)</td> <td class="check text-align-center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Respond to Request for Documents (e.g., CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647)</th> <td class="text-align-center">✓ (via DIS*)</td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Manage Account and Periodic Monthly Statement Information</th> <td class="text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Manage Account and Daily Statement Information</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Make Post-summary Corrections</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File Export Air, Ocean and Rail Manifest</th> <td class="text-align-center"><a href="/trade/ace/technical/export-manifest"><em>Pilots in Progress!</em></a></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">File & Export Commodity Data</th> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Manage In-bond Authorizations</th> <td class="check text-align-center"> </td> <td class="check text-align-center">✓</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><br> *Document Image System</p> </div> </div> <hr> <h2>The ACE Secure Data Portal</h2> <p>The ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) is a web-based entry point for ACE. It provides a centralized online access point to connect CBP, the trade community and government agencies involved in importing goods into the United States.<br>  </p> <div class="usa-accordion usa-accordion"> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a1" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">ACE Portal Accounts</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a1"> <div class="usa-summary-box"> <div class="usa-summary-box__body"> <h4 class="usa-summary-box__heading">How to get started</h4> <p>In order to use the ACE Portal, companies must first submit an application for approval. Additional details are available in the links below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/getting-started/portal-introduction" target="_blank">Introduction to ACE Secure Data Portal Account</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/getting-started/portal-managing" target="_blank">Managing an ACE Secure Data Portal Account</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/getting-started/portal-applying" target="_blank">Applying for an ACE Secure Data Portal Account</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h4><br> The ACE Portal provides account holders the ability to:</h4> <ul> <li>Receive, respond to, and monitor CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647,</li> <li>Access AD/CVD case management and message information database,</li> <li>Identify and evaluate compliance issues,</li> <li>Store employee, driver, conveyance, and equipment record information,</li> <li>Create entry number banks for border line release,</li> <li>Set up payment options,</li> <li>Review and respond to filings,</li> <li>Create blanket declarations for entry summary processing and nationwide view,</li> <li>Access reports tool to compile data and perform national trend analysis.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a2" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">ACE Portal Modernization</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a2"> <h4>Web Resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-portal-modernization" target="_blank">ACE Portal Modernization</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/ace/training-and-reference-guides" target="_blank">ACE Training and Reference Guides</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-faq" target="_blank">ACE Portal Modernization FAQs</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a3" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">ACE Reports</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a3"> <ul> <li>View the new <a href="/trade/ace-reports" target="_blank">ACE Reports</a> page.<em><sup><span class="cbp-red"> <strong>New!</strong></span></sup></em></li> </ul> <h4>Report Types</h4> <p>ACE Portal users have access to reports. By running targeted reports to conduct in-house audits, identify systemic errors and provide insight into entries under review by CBP, all in support of improved compliance with trade laws.</p> <p>CBP provides the following predefined reports.</p> <div class="usa-table-container"> <table class="usa-table usa-table--striped" style="width: 100%;" summary="List of ACE Reports predefined report types."> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Management</strong></th> <td>Aggregate and detail cargo entry and entry summary reports for ACS and ACE filled summaries, compliance reports, etc.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Authorized Data Extract</strong></th> <td>Extract reports that can be scheduled to run with up to 2,000,000 rows of data provided.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Entry Summary</strong></th> <td>Reports filed for ACE Entry Summaries with the exception of the CBP Form 28, 29, 4647 which includes both ACE and ACS-filed summaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Multi-Modal Manifest</strong></th> <td>In-bond reports</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Reference</strong></th> <td>UN Location and Firms Codes</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>Exporter</strong></th> <td>Exporter reports</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><br> Users can create customized reports in addition to those outlined above. A series of guides and videos, on the <a href="/trade/ace/training-and-reference-guides">ACE Training page</a> provide support for using ACE Reports capabilities.</p> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a4" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Manifest</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a4"> <h4>Web Resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-truck-manifest-phase-1">ACE Truck Manifest</a></li> </ul> <h4>Information Notices</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-enhancements-truck-manifest-phase-1">ACE Enhancements to Truck Manifest - Phase 1</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a5" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Post Release</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a5"> <h4>Web Resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/protests#:~:text=Any%20document%20received%2C%20which%20can%20be%20construed%20to,submission%20at%20the%20port%20where%20entry%20was%20made.">Protest in ACE (web resources)</a></li> </ul> <h4>Information Notices</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-forms-modernization-information-notice">ACE Forms</a></li> </ul> <h4>Training</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/blanket-declaration-records-qrg">Blanket Declarations - QRG</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/periodic-monthly-statement">Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS)</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="b-a6" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Exports</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="b-a6"> <ul> <li><strong>Video:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/Q0tKiR8E-Hc" target="_blank">Exporters: How to Effectively Use the Legacy ACE Portal and ACE Reports</a></li> </ul> <h4>ACE AESDirect</h4> <p>Visit the <a href="https://www.census.gov/" target="_blank">United States Census Bureau</a> site on ACE AESDirect. The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) AESDirect is the primary filing tool for submitting your Electronic Export Information (EEI) to the Automated Export System (AES). When a filer submits their EEI, AES will process the information and, if accepted, respond with an Internal Transaction Number (ITN).</p> <ul> <li>External Site: <a href="https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/aesdirect/transitiontoace.html" target="_blank">ACE AESDirect</a></li> </ul> </div> </div>  <h3 class="cbp-custom-h3"><br> ACE Portal System Requirements</h3> <p>If trade users are using Internet Explorer, access to the modernized ACE Portal functionality may be limited. Alternatively, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome enable access to all features.<br>  </p> <hr> <h2>ACE Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)</h2> <p>Electronic data interchange (EDI) is an electronic communication system that provides standards for exchanging data via any electronic means. In order to transmit data to CBP systems via EDI, filers must test with CBP to ensure all programming is correct and that their systems are able to send data to and receive data from CBP. To set up a test with CBP, please review the <a href="/trade/automated/getting-started/transmitting-data-cbp-electronic-data-interchange-edi">Transmitting Data via EDI webpage</a> and follow the steps provided. Below please find additional information on filing data via EDI for various types of transactions.<br>  </p> <div class="usa-accordion usa-accordion"> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a1" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Manifest</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a1"> <h4>Technical</h4> <p>Please find links below for technical specifications required to transmit data to CBP:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/technical/ace-import-manifest-documentation">Air</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/technical/ace-import-manifest-documentation">Ocean</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/technical/ace-import-manifest-documentation">Truck</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/technical/ace-import-manifest-documentation">Rail</a></li> </ul> <h4>References</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/automated-bond-processing-business-process-document">Automated In-Bond Processing Business Process Document</a></li> </ul> <h4>Training:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/create-and-maintain-ocean-conveyances">Create and Maintain Ocean Conveyances in ACE</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/review-e-manifest-trucks">Review of e-Manifest: Trucks</a></li> <li><a href="/document/technical-documentation/ace-bond-guide-electronic-truck-manifest">In-Bond Guide for ACE Electronic Truck Manifest</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/ace/carrier-info/electronic-truck-manifest-info/inbond-info/3-method/three-methods">Three Methods an In-Bond Message can be Filed Via the ACE Portal or EDI</a></li> </ul> <h4>Support</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-faq">ACE Manifest FAQs</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-e-manifest-rail-sea-m1-bond-questions-and-answers">ACE e-Manifest: Rail and Sea In-bond Questions and Answers</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a2" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Cargo Release</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a2"> <h4>Technical</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/ace/catair">ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR)</a></li> </ul> <h4>References</h4> <ul> <li>ACE Cargo Release Business Process Document (Temporarily Unavailable)</li> <li><a href="/document/publications/ace-cargo-release-cancellations-process-flow" target="_blank">ACE Cargo Release Cancellation Process</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/cbp-cargo-release-non-automated-warehouse-policy">Non-Automated Warehouse Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/guidance-recordkeeping-ace">Guidance on Recordkeeping in ACE</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-cargo-release-glossary-terms">ACE Cargo Release Glossary of Terms</a></li> <li><a href="/document/technical-documentation/ace-cbp-downtime-policy-trade">ACE CBP Downtime Policy for Trade</a></li> </ul> <h4>Support</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-faq#cargo release">Cargo Release FAQs</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a3" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Post Release</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a3"> <h4>Information Notices</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/ace/features/quota-ace">Quota in ACE</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/drawback">Drawback in ACE</a> and <a href="/trade/automated/news/drawback/ace-drawback-frequently-asked-questions">associated FAQs</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/dutydeferral">Duty Deferral in ACE</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/liquidation">Liquidation in ACE</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/protest">Protest in ACE (information notices)</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/statements">Statements in ACE</a></li> <li><a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/automated/news/recon">Reconciliation in ACE</a> and associated <a class="survey-processed" href="/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/reconciliation/ace-reconciliation-frequently-asked-questions">Reconciliation FAQs</a></li> </ul> <h4>Technical</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/ace/catair">ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR)</a></li> </ul> <h4>References</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/entry-summary/ace">ACE Entry Summary Business Process and Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guides/ace-entry-summary-instructions">ACE Entry Summary Instructions</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/periodic-monthly-statement">Periodic Monthly Statement User Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/trade-community/programs-administration/bonds/ebond">eBond Information, Process and Questions</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/guidance-recordkeeping-ace">Guidance on Recordkeeping in ACE</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-protest-trade-quick-reference-guide-qrg">Protest Setup and Submission</a></li> </ul> <h4>Support</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-faq">Entry Summary FAQs</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/post-summary-correction">Post Summary Corrections</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a4" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Exports</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a4"> <h4>Technical</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/aes/introduction">Introduction to the Automated Export System (AES)</a> </li> <li><a href="/trade/ace/export-manifest">Manifest Filing Requirements</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/technical-requirements-ocean-export-manifest-submission-dis-email">Technical Requirements for Ocean Export Manifest Submission via DIS</a></li> </ul> <h4>Reference</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/ace-export-manifest-test-air-availability">Availability of Air Export Testing</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-pga-forms-list-exports">ACE PGA Forms List for Exports</a></li> </ul> <h4>Support</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/automated/getting-started/portal-introduction">Export ACE Portal Account Information</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a5" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">Document Image System (DIS)</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a5"> <h4>Technical</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/forms/dis-implementation-guide">DIS Implementation Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/technical-requirements-ocean-export-manifest-submission-dis-email">Technical Requirements for Ocean Export Manifest Submissions via DIS</a></li> <li><a href="/assets/OT/ABO/DIS/dismsgschema.zip">DIS XML Schema (Zip File)</a></li> </ul> <h4>References</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-basics-dis">ACE Basics - DIS</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-november-1-pga-forms">ACE PGA Forms List for Imports</a></li> <li><a href="/document/guidance/ace-pga-forms-list-exports">ACE PGA Forms List for Exports</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-10-15/pdf/2015-26213.pdf">DIS Federal Register Notice</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/automated/document-image-system-instructional-guide-used-self-propelled-vehicles" target="_blank">DIS Guide for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"><button aria-controls="c-a6" aria-expanded="false" class="usa-accordion__button" type="button">PGA Integration</button></h3> <div class="usa-accordion__content" id="c-a6"> <h4>Technical</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/trade/ace/catair">ACE Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR)</a></li> <li><a href="/trade/ace/catair#field-content-tab-group-tab-4">PGA Message Set Implementation 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