The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the government determines admissibility. CBP applies expertise, technology, and automation to create streamlined and efficient processes to facilitate the global exchange of safe and legitimate goods.
ACE Portal Modernization is Underway!
CBP is transitioning ACE Portal functionality to a modernized platform.
For more information, please visit the ACE Portal Modernization webpage!
ACE Resources
What's New in ACE
Upcoming ACE Deployments
- ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 2
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert
- Ocean House Bill of Lading
- ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 3
- ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 4
For more information on all upcoming deployments, please review the ACE Development and Deployment Schedule
Recent ACE Deployments
- Broker Modernization – Updates to Broker Reporting/National Broker Permit
- Global Business Identifier - Cargo Release Only
- Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS)
- eCERT 2.0
- Collections – Release 6
- Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest – Phases 2 &3 (also known as ACE Truck Manifest Modernization (TMM)
- Vessel Agency Account Type
- ACE Forms Modernization
- Collections - Release 5
- ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 1
- Collections - Release 4
For more information on all completed ACE deployments, please review the ACE Deployment Archive
Get Email Updates
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.
ACE Capabilities
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ACE Reports
ACE Reports provides ACE Secure Data Portal users with access to a wide range of data. -
ACE Portal Modernization
CBP recently began a transition of ACE Portal functionality to a modernized platform.
ACE Publications
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ACE Basics
This one-page infographic provides an overview of how ACE works and how to get started on your transition to ACE.
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ACE Basics Portal Account
This one-page infographic provides an overview of an ACE Portal account, structures and user types.
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ACE Basics DIS
This one-page infographic provides an overview of how the Document Image System (DIS) works and how to transmit to ACE.
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ACEopedia Guide
Information about the capabilities and benefits of the ACE single window.
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ACE Enhancement 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.
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ACE Realizing the Single Window
This one page infographic catalogs the results of the Single Window.
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ACE Trade Resource Sheet
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.
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ACE Portal Benefits Flyer
This one page document outlines the benefits of the ACE Portal for users.
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Truck Manifest QR Code Specifications Guide
This document provides details on an optional Quick Response (QR) Code in the ACE Truck Portal.
ACE User Satisfaction Survey Results
- View 2020 results for Trade ACE user satisfaction survey.
- 2021 results for Trade ACE user satisfaction survey Coming soon!
