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AES Downtime Guidelines

This page provides the message formats and technical specifications necessary to electronically transmit data to CBP's automated systems.

This document may qualify as a “guidance document” as set forth in Executive Order 13891 and interpretations thereof; such guidance documents are not binding and lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law or as incorporated into a contract. This document is being posted to this portal to provide stakeholders with useful information.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
AES Downtime Policy PDF 605.01 KB 02/27/2020

CBP Publication Number

EO13891-OT-300

Last Modified: Mar 07, 2024