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Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) Webinars

Previously Recorded Webinars

Please Note: Any information or deadlines provided in webinar recordings, slides or transcripts were current at the time of recording. There may have been subsequent updates, so please visit ACE News or the ACE Mandatory Transition Dates pages for the latest information.

Topic Date
ORR Broker Regulations and BMB Brokers Exam Webinar
On July 26, 2017 A webinar was held to discuss The Automated Customs Broker’s Exam. Some key points that were reviewed in the webinar were, automating the exam; modernization, registration, location, environment and a sample exam link and results notification was provided. Also discussed during the webinar were the recent Executive Orders (EO) and guidance documents affecting the regulatory environment.

ORR Broker Regulations and BMB Brokers Exam Webinar Recording
July 26, 2017
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Webinar on Mandatory Filing
A National Webinar for Trade was held on June 20, 2017 with representation from DEA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DEA gave a presentation on New Import and Export Regulations for Controlled Substances and Listed Chemicals.

DEA Mandatory Filing Webinar Recording
June 20, 2017
Fish And Wildlife Services (FWS), ACE Implementation
National Webinar for Trade was held on November 18, 2016 with representation from FWS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) gave a presentation on filer requirements for the FWS, ACE Implementation.

FWS Webinar Recording | FWS Webinar Presentation
November 18, 2016
The National Webinar for Trade and PGA's
National Webinar for Trade and PGAs was held on July 7, 2016 with representation from each of the below PGAs to deploy ACE functionality. Each PGA expressed where they are and whether they are ready to open up filing to all filers, or when that timeframe might be.
  1. ATF
  2. NMFS
  3. FSIS
  4. APHIS Core
  5. FWS
  6. TTB
  7. EPA – TSCA – NPRM
National Trade Webinar Recording
July 7, 2016
ACE for Textiles and Apparel

ACE for Textiles and Apparel Webinar Recording | Quota Webinar Presentation | Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) Webinar Presentation
June 28, 2016
Overarching Quota Transition to ACE

Overarching Quota Transition Webinar Recording | Overarching Quota Transition Webinar Presentation
June 28, 2016
APHIS and FDA Webinar for Nogales Filers
The BIEC hosted a webinar with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Food and Drug Administration FDA to provide a forum for the filers in Nogales to ask detailed questions of subject matter experts prior to the FDA ACE filing deadline of June 15th. Much of the discussion revolved around the importation of produce.

Nogales Filers Webinar Recording
June 9, 2016
NCBFAA Webinar, FDA Approaching the June 15th Deadline
The BIEC and the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) hosted a national webinar with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide an update on the FDA’s progress toward meeting its upcoming deadline on June 15th and answer questions of filers.

NCBFAA Webinar Recording
June 9, 2016
ACE Spanish Webinar
On April 11, CBP hosted a webinar to discuss ACE and provide a single window update in Spanish.

ACE Seminario Grabado
April 11, 2016
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar
On March 29, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Trade Relations and FDA’s Office of Enforcement and Import Operations hosted a webinar to provide an update on the status of the ACE/ITDS pilot, and offered users the opportunity to learn how to prepare and participate in the pilot. The webinar helped users understand FDA’s data requirements for processing entries in ACE, specifically, Animal and Veterinary products, and Biologics.

ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar Recording
March 29, 2016
Data Elements in the FDA Supplemental Guide - Food and Drug
Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-3:00 P.M. ET BIEC and CBP hosted the below webinar. FDA ACE Webinar - Change to Four (4) Data Elements in the FDA Supplemental Guide FDA is amending their ACE requirements for four (4) data elements that are currently listed in their supplemental guide where the information is not known/available. This webinar was held to discuss these changes and the impact on electronic entry submissions through ACE for affected articles under FDA jurisdiction.

Data Elements Webinar Recording | Data Elements Webinar Presentation Slides
March 23, 2016
FDA Administration (FDA) ACE/IDS Pilot Webinar
Tuesday, March 15, 1:30-3:00 P.M. ET BIEC and CBP hosted the below webinar. FDA’s Office of Enforcement and Import Operations hosted a webinar to provide an update on the status of the ACE/ITDS pilot, and offer you the opportunity to learn how to prepare and participate in the pilot. The webinar also helped users understand FDA’s data requirements for processing entries in ACE, specifically, Drugs, Medical Devices, and Radiation-Emitting Products.

FDA ACE/IDS Pilot Webinar Recording (3/15)
March 15, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar
Tuesday, March 8th from 11:00 to 12:00 a.m. ET , BIEC EEC hosted a webinar with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to orient those who import Pesticides and Pesticidal Devices on what they can do to test electronic filings through ACE and to participate in the pilot program underway. Topics discussed were over view of the pilots including those that are and are not limited to 9 or fewer importers and exporters, lessons learned, test filings in the CBP certification environment, pilot filings/shipments in production, and questions and answers.

EPA ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar Recording
March 8, 2016
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Product Pilot Webinar
On February 3, 2016 APHIS Veterinary Services hosted a webinar focused on ACE planning and piloting. The Animal Product Pilot offered users the opportunity to be a leader in adapting business to the new single window environment. By working with APHIS now, filers will have the benefit of establishing a strategic, measured, and collaborative approach with APHIS and CBP.

APHIS Animal Product Pilot Webinar Recording | APHIS Animal Product Pilot Webinar Presentation
February 3, 2016
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar
On February 2, 2016, FDA hosted a webinar ot provide an update on the status of the ACE/ITDS pilot. The webinar focused on data requirements for tobacco products and cosmetics.

FDA ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar Recording | FDA ACE/ITDS Pilot Webinar Presentation
February 2, 2016
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Express Couriers Webinar
On January 27, 2016, APHIS hosted a webinar focused on ACE planning and piloting. The Express Courier Pilot offers you the opportunity to be a leader in adapting your business to the new single window environment.

APHIS Express Couriers Webinar Presentation
January 27, 2016
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Live Animals Webinar
On January 20, 2016, APHIS Veterinary Services hosted a webinar focused on ACE planning and piloting. The Live Animals Pilot offered the opportunity to be a leader in adapting your business to the new single window environment.

APHIS Live Animals Webinar Recording | APHIS Live Animals Webinar Presentation
January 20, 2016
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ACE/IDS Pilot Webinar
On January 19, 2016, FDA ACE/ITDS Pilot was hosted to provide an update on the status of the FDA ACE/ITDS pilot. Specifically, how to prepare and participate in the pilot; and review in detail, FDA’s Supplemental Guide and data required for Food and Prior Notice.

FDA ACE/IDS Pilot Webinar Recording (1/19) | FDA ACE/IDS Pilot Webinar Presentation (1/19)
January 19, 2016
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey Act
On January 6, 2016, APHIS’ Lacey Act Program hosted an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) planning and piloting webinar. During the webinar, APHIS Lacey Act experts addressed technical, piloting, and import questions. For more information on APHIS and its transition to the Single Window via the International Trade Data System (ITDS), please visit the APHIS ITDS website.

APHIS Lacey Act Webinar Recording | APHIS Lacey Act Webinar Presentation
January 6, 2016
Last Modified: Feb 06, 2024