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Printer-friendly versionThese documents contain the technical requirements for submitting documentation to CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI).
AMS User Requirements (CAMIR-AIR) - - Detailed technical requirements for submitting data to AMS.
Air
These documents contain the technical requirements necessary to electronically transmit air manifests in ACE (AIR-CAMIR).
Air CAMIR:
General Documents
- ACE Air Import Manifest Features - Overview of the features and capabilities of ACE Air Import Manifest processing.
- Glossary of Terms- Glossary of terms used in the CAMIR-AIR chapters.
- ACE Air Import Manifest Communication and Data Processing Services - A list of companies/persons providing communication and data processing services for AMS Air.
Record of Changes
- ACE Air Import Changes – Message Line Identifiers: November 2017
- ACE Air Import Changes – Appendix A – Codes: October 2017
- ACE Air Import Changes Message Types since May 2015
- ACE Air Import Changes Message Line Identifiers since May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Appendix A - Codes: Changes since May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Change Log - May 2015
- Air Import Manifest Change Log - January 2015
Chapters
Appendices
Ocean
These documents contain the technical requirements necessary to electronically transmit ocean manifests in ACE. This includes ocean CAMIR and Ocean X12 Implementation Guides (IGs).
Ocean CAMIR:
General Documents
Chapters
- Using the ACE CAMIR Documents
- Application Control
- Importer Security Filing (ISF-10, ISF-5)
- Input to Customs and Border Protection
- "Paperless" Master In-bond Program
- Supplemental/Subsequent In-bond Application
- In-bond & Vessel Departure/Arrival Message
- Status Notification
- Automated Manifest Download
- Hazardous Material Download
- Permit to Transfer
Appendices
- Appendix Table of Content
- Appendix A: Record Data Sets
- Appendix B: Valid Codes
- Appendix C: Valid Amendment Codes
- Appendix D: Disposition Codes
- Appendix E: Schedule D
- Appendix F: Schedule K
- Appendix G: International Organization for Standardization Country Codes
- Appendix H: Common Errors
- Appendix I: Container/Equipment Description Codes
- Appendix J: Export Information Codes
- Appendix K: Cross Reference
- Appendix L: Truck Manifest Error Codes
- Appendix M: Container/Equipment Type Codes
- Appendix N: Manifest Units of Measure
- Appendix O: List of Mexican Ports
Ocean X12:
X12 IGs
- 309 U.S. Customs Manifest with Security Filing
- 309 U.S. Customs Manifest Automated Manifest Download
- 309 U.S. Customs Manifest Hazardous Materials Download
- 309 U.S. CBP Importer Security Filing (ISF-10, ISF-5)
- 350 U.S. Customs Status Information
- 350 U.S. Customs Status Information (Importer Security Filing)
- 353 U.S. Customs Events Advisory Details
- 355 U.S. Customs Acceptance/Rejection
- 355 U.S. Customs Acceptance/Rejection (Importer Security Filing)
- 356 U.S. Customs Permit to Transfer Request
- 357 U.S. Customs In-Bond Information
- 996 File Transfer
- 997 Functional Acknowledgement
- Changes - Ocean X12
Ocean House Bill Release - Draft Chapters:
CAMIR Chapters (Drafts)
Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
| CAMIR Manifest with Security Filing (MI/AI) |
010/13/2021 |
Summer 2022 |
TBD |
| CAMIR Automated Manifest Download (DC) | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 |
TBD |
| CAMIR Departure Arrival (HI) | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
| CAMIR Supplemental/Subsequent Inbond (II) | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
X12 IGs (Drafts)
| Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS-309 Ocean Manifest with Security Filing | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
| TS-309 Automated Manifest Download | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
| TS-353 Events Advisory | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
| TS-357 Supplemental/Subsequent In-bond | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
CATAIR Chapters (Drafts)
| Draft Chapters | Published Date | Available in Certification | Est. Date Available in Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATAIR Broker Download (BD) | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
| CATAIR In-Bond (QP) | 10/13/2021 | Summer 2022 | TBD |
Truck
The following EDI messages are being released as an initial advisory to the trade. It is anticipated that these messages will be used in future releases of ACE. The purpose is to aid companies in their advanced planning and budgetary considerations. Please note these messages may change or be modified over time.
EDI Developers Guide
This manual is being provided to the trade to help facilitate the understanding and implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). It is divided into five chapters, each addressing a critical area of EDI development.
Record of Changes
ANSI X.12
UNEDIFACT Standard
- Standard Truck Manifest CUSCAR Cargo Report Message
- Standard Truck Manifest CUSREP Conveyance Report
- Standard Truck Crew and Passenger PAXLST Passenger List Message
- Standard Truck Manifest Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Accept/Reject
- Standard Truck Manifest Customs Response Message (CUSRES) Status Notification
Standard MEDPID EDI Message for Crew, Conveyance and Equipment
- Standard MEDPID Create, Update, Deactivate
- Standard MEDPID Response for Create, Update, Deactivate
- Standard MEDPID Spreadsheet Analysis
UNEDIFACT Sample Messages
