ACE Deployments

CBP
Trade

Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest - Phase 2 & 3
These enhancements modernized the ACE Truck manifest user interface for CBP users in an enhanced application known as Truck Manifest Modernization (TMM).

CSMS # 52269970

CSMS # 52569053

Forms Modernization
This enhancement migrates forms CBP forms CBPF28, CBPF29, and CBPF4647 from legacy ACE to the new ACE framework.

Collections - Release 5 Debt Management
ACE Collections Release 5 Debt Management enhances the debt management workflow, automate manual processing and reporting, and manage/ track debt collections. This release includes an updated write-off business process workflow. The alignment of debt management with billing will better integrate the outstanding collections process. This release includes testing, training, reports, and write-back of collections data to ACS.

CBP 
Trade
PGA

ACE Portal Modernization - Phase 1
The modernization effort entails the transition of existing functionality to an upgraded platform, offering easier use and better performance. The ACE Portal offers users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports, ACE account management, and electronic communication with CBP and Partner Government Agencies (PGA).

ACE Availability Dashboard
The updated ACE Availability Dashboard provides users with real-time monitoring of the status and availability of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) applications.

CBP
Trade
PGA

October 28, 2021

ACE Availability Dashboard CSMS

ACE Collections - Release 4
This enhancement updates bill management workflow, including bill receivable creation, vendor interface for creation, and distribution of bills to Importers. This release will also move liquidation bills to ACE and improve the accuracy of Importer bills. This release includes testing, training, reports, and write-back of collections data to ACS. 

CBP
Trade

October 16, 2021

Release 4 Trade User Guide

Tuna Proration Automation "Bot"
This enhancement automates the manual process related to the annual splitting of prorated Tuna Opening Moment entries to provide accuracy and time savings resulting in better reallocation of personnel duties.

CBP

June 21, 2021

ACE Collections - Release 3
This capability consolidates importers’ deferred tax statements and group entries onto one statement. This release will provide additional electronic payment methods for trade users via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) and includes the ability to view deferred tax bills in ACE Reports. 

CBP
Trade

May 1, 2021

Trade Information Notice

Non-ABI Filings on Cuban Goods with OFAC License
This enhancement gives CBP users the ability to manually file entries in ACE Cargo Release with merchandise originating from Cuba and validate that a required OFAC license has been provided.

CBP

April 13, 2021

Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA)
CBMA allows for reduced rates or credits on 92 tariff numbers under Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. ACE will compute and validate tax amounts for CBMA claims, and users will be able to review these data elements in ACE Reports.

CBP
Trade

April 6, 2021

Trade Information Notice

USMCA - Drawback Changes
This enhancement will further align Drawback processing with the USMCA’s requirements.

CBP

March 13, 2021

ACE Collections - Release 2
This functionality allows for the automated posting of financial transactions for CBP Office of Finance employees.

CBP

February 6, 2021

Real Time Automated Surety Interface (ASI)
This enhancement provides additional, more detailed messages via the Bond Status (BS) message, including cargo release and entry summary information in real-time, to sureties and surety agents when a predefined event occurs. 

CBP
Trade

January 9, 2021

Broker Fee Automation: Triennial Status Report
Part of the Revenue Modernization effort, this enhancement will automate the collection of broker fees. Deployed enhancements include the broker exam registration/fee and triennial status report/fee.

CBP
Trade

December 15, 2020

CBP: Revenue Modernization

Electronic Phytosanitary Certificate Integration in ACE (Secure Flows Initiative)
Automates the paper process for phytosanitary certificates (ePhytos), better enabling CBP Agriculture Specialists to facilitate trade.

CBP 
Trade
PGA

September 26, 2020

Trade Information Notice

Enhancements to APTL Workspace - ARM ITDS
Provides enhancements to the APTL workspace within the ITDS to better communicate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

CBP
PGA

September 26, 2020

Modernizing e214 Online Admission Process - Phase 2, Release 2
Provides improvements to better facilitate the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission process and to eliminate older inefficient processes.

CBP
Trade

September 26, 2020

Trade Information Notice

Universal eCERT/ELVIS
System developed to exchange data electronically with foreign countries. This electronic data is information normally associated with required export document. Enhancement allow for additional messaging capabilities with countries, added validations, and ease of onboarding new countries.

CBP

September 12, 2020

USMCA Recon Changes to Prevent MPF Refunds
The U.S. - Mexico - Canada Agreement is a trilateral trade agreement between the three named countries. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

CBP

August 1, 2020

CBP: USMCA Webpage

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Message Set Implementation
Implemented the ability to accept FWS PGA Message Set data from trade.

CBP
Trade
PGA

July 6, 2020

CSMS #42866592

USMCA HTS Database and SPI Table updates and New LPC Codes for TPL Certificates
The U.S. - Mexico - Canada Agreement is a trilateral trade agreement between the three named countries. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

CBP
Trade

July 1, 2020

CBP: USMCA Webpage

Mass Processing: Section 232
These updates enable CBP users to mass update entry summaries with the addition or removal of exclusions pertaining to the Section 232 Trade Remedy for Aluminum and Steel.

CBP

June 20, 2020

Post Summary Correction
This enhancement enables CBP users to revert a PSC submission to the previous version, which will include an automatic notification to the trade filer following the revert action.

CBP

June 20, 2020

DocFile Location
Transitioned the Docfile Location functionality to new ACE.

CBP

June 6, 2020

Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest - Phase 1
Provides a modernized trade-facing truck manifest User Interface (UI), accessed through the ACE Secure Data Portal and streamlined functionalities that will improve user experience.

CBP
Trade

March 2, 2020

Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest - Phase 1 Webpage

Mass Processing - Phase 2: Mass Updates
Streamlines processing for CBP and includes enhancements to the functionality as well as provides a mass update capability for post release activity.

CBP

February 8, 2020

Mass Processing - Phase 3: Updating Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
Provides the ability for CBP to retroactively process refunds for GSP programs.

CBP

February 8, 2020

Broker Management Office (BMO) Functionality
Streamlines the employee reporting process for brokers, enhances messaging to the field BMO, and automates the generation of licenses and permits in ACE. 

CBP
Trade

December 7, 2019

Trade Information Notice

AD/CVD Redesign
Enhances AD/CVD case management User Interface (UI). With the new functionality, search results will include company history and third country case information. 

CBP
Trade
PGA

October 6, 2019

Trade Information Notice

Section 321- Entry Type 86
Enables trade filers to transmit Section 321 shipment data via EDI and provides greater visibility into low value shipment data via ACE Reports 

CBP
Trade
PGA

September 28, 2019

Trade Information Notice

ACE Collections - Release 1
This enhancement includes updates to collections focusing on the back-end processing of ACH Debit/credit transactions; impact to users was minimal in this phase.

CBP
Trade

September 7, 2019

Trade Information Notice

Broker Fee Automation
Revenue Modernization project that impacts ACE and automates the collection of user fees including Broker Exam Application.

CBP
Trade

August 3, 2019

Customs Brokers Information Webpage

Mass Processing - Phase 1: Enhancements to  Mass Liquidation
Mass liquidation in ACE was updated with new selections and features to continue to make the capability easier to use and to support streamlined processing.

CBP

July 27, 2019

Manifest Data Element Updates
This enhancement adds phone numbers and email address as option data elements on the manifest for all modes.

CBP

July 2019

Consolidated Express Filings
Allows for the consolidation of informal entry summaries to be processes in the express consignment environment.

CBP
Trade

June 15, 2019

Trade Information Notice

Modernizing e214 Online Admission Process - Release 1
This enhancement supports the redesign of the Electronic CBP Form 214 (e214) in ACE.

CBP
Trade

May 11, 2019

Transition of Importer Trade Activity (ITRAC) Data to ACE Reports
Provides the trade with quicker, on-demand access to their data.

CBP
Trade

April 18, 2019

Trade Information Notice

Updated Generalized System of Preference (GSP)
Addresses mandatory updates related to the renewal of the GSP program.

CBP
Trade

March 16, 2019

Generalized System of Preferences Webpage

Unique Identifiers for Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers)
Creates a unique identifier to be added to all post release workflow in ACE
 

CBP
Trade

March 16, 2019

Centers of Excellence and Expertise Information Webpage

Automate CBP Form 5106
This enhancement automates and modernizes CBPF 5106 input process via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and the ACE Secure Data Portal.

CBP
Trade

March 16, 2019

Trade Information Notice

Automated Export System (AES) User Interface (UI) Updates
This deployment  provides updates to the AES UI to improve usability.

CBP

August 18, 2018

Court of International Trade
This enhancement brought ACE into compliance with new requirements for submitting supporting documents for denied protest cases.

CBP
Trade

April 2018

Court of International Trade Webpage

Coffee Imported into Puerto Rico
Deployment of new class code in ACE for coffee imported into Puerto Rico (19 USC 1319).

CBP
Trade

April 28, 2018

Coffee Imported into Puerto Rico Webpage

Deployment G, Release 4
Mandatory transition of Core and TFTEA Drawback, Reconciliation, Liquidation and Automated Surety Interface (ASI) to ACE.

CBP
Trade

February 24, 2018

Deployment G, Release 3B
Mandatory transition of statements to ACE.

CBP
Trade

January 6, 2018

Deployment G, Release 3A
This enhancement includes updates to e214 (electronic Foreign Trade Zone admission), Manufacturer ID (MID) Creation, and availability in ACE Production environment of the new ACE Statement Reports REV-101, REV-102, REV-103 and REV-104.

CBP
Trade

December 9, 2017

ACE Deployment G, Release 3A Information Notice Webpage

Entry Summary Universe
This capability contains a standardized data set for all entry summaries filed in both ACS and ACE, with the exception of type 09 “reconciliation” and type 41-46 “drawback” entry summaries.

CBP

October 2017

Deployment G, Release 2
Non-ABI Entry Summary/Lineless (for CBP only), Duty Deferral, e214, Manufacturer ID Creation and Importer Security Filing (ISF). With this deployment, these capabilities will no longer be filed/processed in the Automated Commercial System (ACS) and must be done via ACE.   

CBP
Trade

September 16, 2017

ACE Deployment G, Release 2 Information Notice Webpage

Additional Capabilities to ACE Cargo Release that Update Non-ABI User Interface                   
The updated UI replaces the single page of required fields with tabs that house topical information (Header Info, Header Ref, Parties, Line Info, Bill of Lading).

CBP
Trade

April 27, 2017

Drawback, Duty Deferral, Reconciliation, Liquidation, Collections, and Statements in ACE
With this transition, transactions supporting these capabilities must be filed in ACE and will no longer be accepted in ACS.

CBP

January 14, 2017