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October 17, 2003

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CBP officially adopts the AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) Secure Data Portal to provide easy-to-use access to consolidated border processing information and to increase import and export efficiency while enhancing border security.

The ACE Secure Data Portal is launched with 41 importer accounts and CBP personnel supporting those accounts, sharing information online.

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Last Modified: Nov 09, 2015