ACE and Automated Systems

The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the government determines admissibility. CBP Trade applies expertise, technology, and automation to create streamlined and efficient processes to facilitate the global exchange of safe and legitimate goods.​​​​

Please visit the ACE Transaction Details page for full details on ACE transmission requirements.

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.

What's New with ACE

Upcoming ACE Deployments

ACE Development and Deployment Schedule

• ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 2
• Broker Modernization – Updates to Broker Reporting
• Broker Modernization – Transition to National Broker Permit
• Global Business Identifier - Cargo Release Only
• Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS)
• Ocean House Bill of Lading

Recent ACE Deployments

• eCERT 2.0 New!
• Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL) Workspace Updates New!
• 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

ACE Reports

• View the new ACE Reports page. New!

Drawback

• ACE Core Drawback and Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) Drawback
• Drawback FAQs

ACE Resources

• ACE Realizing the Single Window - Infographic cataloging the results of the Single Window.
• ACE Trade Resources Document - 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.
• ACE Portal Benefits Flyer - This one page document outlines the benefits of the ACE Portal for users.
• Truck Manifest QR Code Specifications Guide

ACE User Satisfaction Survey Results

• View 2020 results for Trade ACE user satisfaction survey.
• 2021 results for Trade ACE user satisfaction survey Coming soon!

Publications

• ACE Basics
  This one-page infographic provides an overview of how ACE works and how to get started on your transition to ACE.
• ACE Basics Portal Account
  This one-page infographic provides an overview of an ACE Portal account, structures and user types.
• ACE Basics DIS
  This one-page infographic provides an overview of how the Document Image System (DIS) works and how to transmit to ACE.
• ACEopedia
  Single source for information about the Single Window, ACE capabilities and benefits; all in one location.
• ACE 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.