These documents contain the technical requirements for submitting documentation to CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI).
AMS User Requirements (CAMIR-AIR) — Detailed technical requirements for submitting data to AMS.
Air
These documents contain the technical requirements necessary to electronically transmit air manifests in ACE (AIR-CAMIR).
Air CAMIR
- ACE Air Import Manifest Features - Overview of the features and capabilities of ACE Air Import Manifest processing.
- Glossary of Terms- Glossary of terms used in the CAMIR-AIR chapters.
- ACE Air Import Manifest Communication and Data Processing Services - A list of companies/persons providing communication and data processing services for AMS Air.
Record of Changes
- ACE Air Import Changes – Message Line Identifiers: November 2017
- ACE Air Import Changes – Appendix A – Codes: October 2017
- ACE Air Import Changes Message Types since May 2015
- ACE Air Import Changes Message Line Identifiers since May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Appendix A - Codes: Changes since May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Change Log - May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Change Log - January 2015
Ocean
These documents contain the technical requirements necessary to electronically transmit ocean manifests in ACE. This includes ocean CAMIR and Ocean X12 Implementation Guides (IGs).
Ocean CAMIR
- Using the ACE CAMIR Documents
- Application Control
- Importer Security Filing (ISF-10, ISF-5)
- Input to Customs and Border Protection
- "Paperless" Master In-bond Program
- Supplemental/Subsequent In-bond Application
- In-bond & Vessel Departure/Arrival Message
- Status Notification
- Automated Manifest Download
- Hazardous Material Download
- Permit to Transfer
- Appendix Table of Content
- Appendix A: Record Data Sets
- Appendix B: Valid Codes
- Appendix C: Valid Amendment Codes
- Appendix D: Disposition Codes
- Appendix E: Schedule D
- Appendix F: Schedule K
- Appendix G: International Organization for Standardization Country Codes
- Appendix H: Common Errors
- Appendix I: Container/Equipment Description Codes
- Appendix J: Export Information Codes
- Appendix K: Cross Reference
- Appendix L: Truck Manifest Error Codes
- Appendix M: Container/Equipment Type Codes
- Appendix N: Manifest Units of Measure
- Appendix O: List of Mexican Ports
Ocean X12
- ACE Ocean Manifest 309 with Security Filing
- ACE Ocean Manifest 309 Automated Manifest Download
- ACE Ocean Manifest 309 Hazardous Materials Download
- ACE Ocean Manifest 309 Importer Security Filing (ISF-10, ISF-5)
- ACE Ocean Manifest 350 Status Information
- ACE Ocean Manifest 350 Importer Security Filing (ISF) Status Information
- ACE Ocean Manifest 353 Events Advisory Details
- ACE Ocean Manifest 355 Acceptance/Rejection
- ACE Ocean Manifest 355 Acceptance/Rejection (Importer Security Filing)
- ACE Ocean Manifest 356 Permit to Transfer Request
- ACE Ocean Manifest 357 In-Bond Information (message formats and technical specifications)
- ACE Ocean Manifest 997 Functional Acknowledgement
- ACE Ocean Manifest Change Log Ocean X12
Ocean House Bill Release - Draft Chapters
| Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix D: Disposition Codes (v19.5) | 09/12/2022 | 09/28/2022 | TBD |
| Appendix H Draft: Common Errors | 06/09/2022 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| CAMIR Manifest with Security Filing (MI/AI) |
10/13/2021 |
05/19/2022 |
TBD |
| CAMIR Automated Manifest Download (DC) | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 |
TBD |
| CAMIR Departure Arrival (HI) | 02/28/2022 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| CAMIR Supplemental/Subsequent Inbond (II) | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| CAMIR Permit to Transfer | 8/15/2022 | 09/28/2022 | TBD |
| Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS-309 Ocean Manifest with Security Filing | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| TS-309 Automated Manifest Download | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| TS-353 Events Advisory | 02/28/2022 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| TS-357 Supplemental/Subsequent In-bond | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| TS-356 Permit to Transfer Request | 08/15/2022 | 09/28/2022 | TBD |
| Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATAIR - Broker Download (BD) | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| CATAIR - In-Bond (QP) | 10/13/2021 | 05/19/2022 | TBD |
| CATAIR - Foreign Trade Zone v3.6 | 06/17/2022 | 09/28/2022 | TBD |
| 03/10/2023 | 03/08/2023 | TBD |
Truck
The following EDI messages are being released as an initial advisory to the trade. It is anticipated that these messages will be used in future releases of ACE. The purpose is to aid companies in their advanced planning and budgetary considerations. Please note these messages may change or be modified over time.
This manual is being provided to the trade to help facilitate the understanding and implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). It is divided into five chapters, each addressing a critical area of EDI development.
- Standard Truck Manifest CUSCAR Cargo Report Message
- Standard Truck Manifest CUSREP Conveyance Report
- Standard Truck Crew and Passenger PAXLST Passenger List Message
- Standard Truck Manifest Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Accept/Reject
- Standard Truck Manifest Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Status Notification
Standard MEDPID EDI Message for Crew, Conveyance and Equipment
- Standard MEDPID Create, Update, Deactivate
- Standard MEDPID Response for Create, Update, Deactivate
- Standard MEDPID Spreadsheet Analysis
UNEDIFACT Sample Messages
- ACE Rail Manifest 309 Import
- ACE Rail Manifest 350 Customs Status Information
- ACE Rail Manifest 353 Customs Events Advisory Details
- ACE Rail Manifest 355 U.S. Customs Acceptance/Rejection
- ACE Rail Manifest 356 U.S. Customs Permit to Transfer Request
- ACE Rail Manifest 357 U.S. Customs In-bond Information
- ACE Rail Manifest 358 Customs Consist Information
- ACE Rail X12 357 In-Bond Information