1. AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) UPDATE
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2. In February 2014, the President signed an Executive Order mandating completion of the Single Window and use by all agencies with a role in trade processing by the end of 2016.
ACE serves as the United States’ Single Window, or single system through which industry submits and government agencies process trade data.
Trade will submit the data needed by all agencies once, and ACE will take that data, pull out the data required by each agency and push that data to the agency.
Benefits are great for both Government and industry – less paper, faster decision making, greater risk assessment capabilities.
CBP is working, in close coordination with our Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to complete full implementation of the Single Window for international trade by the end of December 2016, in line with the President’s February 19, 2014 Executive Order. ACE will become that “single window.”
BACKGROUND
There are 47 agencies who play a role in the facilitation of cargo.
Each agency has it’s own processes, forms and systems.

3. ACE Progress
• Air Manifest
- Inbond
• Rail Manifest
• Ocean Manifest
• Truck Manifest
• Remote Location
Filing
• Certified from
Summary
• Air/Ocean/
Rail/Truck
Movements
- Splits/Partials
- Corrections/
Cancellations
- ABI Query
• Entry Types (All) • Cargo Release
Pilot - Air Baseline
• Unified SE/ISF
filing
• Statements
• Liq., DBK
• Entry Summary
Validations
• AD/CVD Case Mgmt
• Automated Forms
• Post Summary
Corrections
• Entry
Summary Types (All)
• Periodic Monthly
Statement
• eBond
• Protest
• Transition
AESDirect to ACE
• Ocean/Rail Export
Manifest
• Air Export Manifest
(CAMIR)
• AES Commodity
filing and incorporation of AES into ACE
• Census/BIS reg
changes
• DIS Ocean Manifest
Pilot
• Truck Export Manifest
• Remaining Import, Export PGAs
• Document Image
System
• Interoperability
• PGA Message Set
Now let’s talk about specific functionality that has been delivered in ACE and is still to-be-built.
Here are the details of what we’ve deployed thus far.
100% of Import Manifest functionality is now in ACE.
All electronic truck, ocean, rail and air manifests must already be filed in ACE.
More than 95% of core Cargo Release processing capabilities have been delivered in ACE.
We’ve expanded ACE Cargo Release for 01, 03, 06, 11, 23, and 52 at all ports for all modes of transport.
Benefits of ACE Cargo Release include:
Eliminate submitting paper Form 3461 (entry document)
File shipment data prior to carrier notifying CBP of departure
Receive status updates prior to cargo arrival
No need to submit corrections through a paper form
Make corrections to cargo entry data electronically
File expedited release capabilities (FAST, Brass, Line Release)
More than 80% of Post Release capabilities are in ACE.
Entry types 01, 03, 06, 11, 23, 51 and 52 can be filed in ACE, representing almost 99% of entry summaries filed.
Entry summary validations, identified as a top priority by brokers, have been significantly expanded in ACE.
Benefits of ACE Entry Summary filing include:
Eliminate submitting Form 7501 (paper entry summaries)
Request ACE cargo entry certification from ACE entry summary
File Antidumping/Countervailing Duty entry summaries (Entry Type 03) using Remote Location Filing (RLF)
Process Census warning and overrides electronically through ACE
Transmit Post Summary Corrections (PSC) electronically, receive refunds quicker
Gain access to an expanded AD/CVD query
Obtain more information from the ACE Entry Summary query
100% of export processing functionality has been deployed in ACE.
The Automated Export System (AES) is now part of the ACE platform.
Pending the issuance of a Federal Register Notice, a pilot will be initiated for electronic air, ocean and rail export manifest capabilities.
Web filing for ACE AESDirect is now available, including Weblink filing for ACE AESDirect.
More than 85% of Single Window integration capabilities have been deployed in ACE.
We’ve delivered the core technical foundation for the Partner Government Agencies (PGAs), and are now focused on integrating PGAs in ACE.
We are actively working with PGAs that have requirements at time of entry or entry summary to ensure readiness and meet the July 2016 deadline.

4. Single Window Implementation via ACE
May 20, 2015
Functionality for Nov. 1 delivered to CERT environment for trade testing
August 2015
Begin rollout of PGA pilot
July 23, 2016
Deployment and mandatory ACE filing:
Electronic entry (Types 02, 07, 12, 21, 22) Electronic entry summary (Types 02, 07, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 34, 38)
May 1, 2015
ACE mandatory for all electronic manifest filings
November 1, 2015
Transition period begins: ACE filing of electronic entry and associated entry summary types 01, 03, 06, 11, 23, 51, 52 with or without PGA data is encouraged
October 29, 2016
ACE mandatory for all remaining electronic portions of the CBP cargo process
May 28, 2016
Must be filed in ACE:
Electronic entries (Types 01, 03, 11, 23, and 52)
Type 06 electronic entry and entry summaries without PGA data, except APHIS Lacey Act and NHTSA
February 28, 2016
CBP will start divesting the legacy Automated Commercial System (ACS)
March 31, 2016
Electronic entry summaries (Types 01, 03, 11, 23, 51, and 52) without PGA data
Electronic entries/entry summaries with APHIS Lacey Act and NHTSA data
2015
2016
June 15, 2016
ACE mandatory for FDA data
TBD 2016
Finalization of PGA pilots and filings in ACE
May 1, 2015: use of ACE became mandatory for all electronic import manifest filings.
February 28, 2016: CBP began divesting the legacy Automated Commercial System (ACS). This transition shifted technical and customer support resources away from the legacy ACS system, a necessary step to focus critical resources in support of the new system, ACE.
March 31, 2016:  Filers required to file in ACE electronic entry summaries for the most commonly filed entry types, AND electronic entries and entry summaries with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey Act and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. The legacy system, the Automated Commercial System (ACS), is no longer available for these specific transactions.
May 20, 2016: Full transition of legacy AESDirect (export commodity filings via the portal) to ACE.
May 28, 2016: Filers required to file in ACE electronic entries (cargo release) for the most commonly filed entry types, and Foreign Trade Zone entries and entry summaries. The legacy system, ACS, is no longer available for these specific transactions.
June 15, 2016: Mandatory filing of ACE electronic entries and entry summaries with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data. At this point, all electronic entries and entry summaries that do not have quota merchandise should be filed in ACE.
July 23, 2016: Mandatory filing of ACE electronic entries and entry summaries for remaining entry types, specifically those entry types involving quota merchandise.
August 27, 2016: Mandatory use of ACE for electronic Protests.
September 20, 2016: Mandatory filing of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) data electronically.
October 29, 2016: Filers will be required to file in ACE and no longer able to file in ACS all remaining electronic portions of the core CBP cargo process, including Duty Deferral, Drawback, Reconciliation, Collections and Liquidation.
TBD 2016: Throughout 2016, the following agencies will provide, if they have not already done so, functionality for filing electronically in ACE:
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Remaining APHIS data (APHIS Core)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Enforcement and Compliance Commission (E&C)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS)
Office of Marine Conservation (OMC)
Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA)
Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax and Tariff Bureau (TTB)
Agencies will provide further information regarding the conclusion of their pilots. For details on the current deployment status and how to participate in PGA pilots, please reference the PGA documentation at cbp.gov/ace-pga.
August 27, 2016
Mandatory use of ACE for Protest
Stay up to date:

5. Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) with entry/entry summary requirements in ACE
Agencies with data requirements at time of entry/entry summary
Agencies with data requirements met via PGA Message Set*
Agencies with data requirements met only via DIS 21
AMS ∙ APHIS (Core & Lacey Act) ∙ ATF ∙ CBP ∙ CDC ∙ CPSC ∙ DCMA ∙ DDTC ∙ DEA ∙ E&C ∙ EPA ∙ FAS ∙ FDA ∙ FSIS ∙ FWS ∙ NHTSA ∙ NMFS ∙ OMC ∙ OTEXA ∙ TTB ∙ STR 14
…11 have open PGA message set pilots*
AMS ∙ APHIS Core ∙ ATF ∙ CPSC ∙ DDTC ∙
DEA ∙ EPA ∙ FSIS ∙ FWS ∙ NMFS ∙ TTB
…1 agency’s message set pilot is pending
OMC
…3 have closed their message set pilots
APHIS (Lacey Act) ∙ FDA ∙ NHTSA
PGA Readiness
There are 21 agencies with data requirements at time of entry/entry summary.
14 of the 21 agencies will have their data requirements met via PGA Message Set; 8 of these agencies may also use DIS to meet data requirements.
11 agencies have PGA Message Set pilots that are available and open for filing.
1 agency’s PGA Message Set pilot is pending.
3 agencies have closed their PGA Message Set pilots
7 of the 21 agencies will have their data requirements met via DIS only
How to Participate
In order to participate in these pilots, filers need to:
Contact their vendor to ensure their software is ready to file PGA Message Set for the subject PGA.
Contact their Client Rep to set up the profile in ACE.
Further instructions for participation can be found at
Supplemental guides for the technical requirements for transmitting automated data to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) can be found at:
A list of the PGA Forms that will be required and the mechanism through which they must be submitted can be found at 7
CBP ∙ CDC ∙ DCMA∙ E&C ∙ FAS ∙ OTEXA ∙ USTR
*Some of these agencies may also use DIS to meet their data requirements:
AMS ∙ APHIS Core ∙ DEA ∙ EPA ∙ FWS ∙ NHTSA ∙ NMFS ∙ OMC

6. Pilot Status for PGAs with E/ES Requirements
Agency or Program
PGA Message Set Pilot
Document Image System Pilot
Pilot Status
Commodities Available For Filing
FWS ü
Open
All Commodities
CPSC
To Be Announced by Agency
DEA
OMC
Planned September 2016
Shrimp Form Declaration
AMS
APHIS Core
ATF
CBP
CDC
All Commodities (Miami Only)
DDTC
E&C
Russian Uranium
EPA
Vehicles and Engines, Ozone Depleting Materials, Toxic Substances and Chemicals, Pesticides, Disclaimers
FSIS
NMFS
Open until 9/20 when Mandatory
All Commodities, except those subject to Quota
TTB
DCMA
n/a
All Commodities (Government only)
FAS
All Commodities (Quota)
OTEXA
USTR
Pasta
APHIS Lacey Act
Closed
FDA
All Commodities, Disclaimers
NHTSA
This slide provides:
All agencies that have entry/entry summary requirements
Whether they will receive data in ACE via PGA Message Set or DIS
Whether their pilot is available today, and if not, when it will be available
Commodities being piloted
AMS: High Risk -AMS continues to experience internal technical limitations, and is updating its regulations to fully implement ITDS. The AMS pilot is ongoing with two filers at the Ports of Philadelphia and L.A./Long Beach and will continue until NPRM and subsequent final rule are published amending 7 CFR parts 51, 52, 944, 980, and AMS anticipates the rate of pilot expansion will greatly accelerate if the current pilot continues successfully and no issues are uncovered to delay the expansion.
APHIS Core: Final rule is published. FRN to conclude pilot was published July 18, 2016, concluding its pilot on August 15, 2016.
ATF: An ATF pilot closing notice is expected by the end of August.
CPSC: Pilot began in July 2016 and will continue throughout part of 2017.
DDTC: The DDTC import license decrementing pilot is open and ongoing. The import license decrementing is working in the ACE system. Under the pilot, CBP is receiving feedback from the participants to enhance the messaging on the import filing transaction. Import totals are returned on the next export transaction (at this time).
DEA: DEA pilot began August DEA’s NPRM is pending publication and is with OMB. The pilot will not conclude until the final rule is published.
EPA-FIFRA: Pilot will continue until Final Rule is published. Mandatory date based on effective date in Final rule. The pilot opened to all filers on July 6, 2106
EPA-TSCA: Pilot will continue until final rule is published. NPRM is in review in C1’s office. Final Rule to be published after notice and comment period for NPRM.
EPA-TSCA: Pilot will continue until a Final Rule is published. Mandatory date based on effective date in Final rule. The NPRM is pending publication.
EPA-V&E: Pilot will continue until a Final Rule is published. Mandatory date based on effective date in the Final Rule. See Pilot Notice:
FSIS: CBP to publish FRN, to conclude the pilot.
FWS: Published FRN and the pilot began July 27, FWS’s NPRM is pending publication. The pilot will not conclude until the final rule is published.
NMFS: NMFS published on 8/3 a Final Rule to allow for electronic filing, and published on 8/16 an FRN to close import and export pilots effective 9/20. Another NMFS final rule on De Minimis is pending. The current language in the NMFS rule requires De Minimis shipments be transmitted in ACE which is in conflict with CBP regulations
OMC: Anticipated pilot start date of September 2016.
TTB: Pilot will continue until final rule is published. The NPRM was published on June 21, 2016.
FCC: FCC Form 740 data submission has been waived and any submission of FCC data will be rejected on July 23, 2016.
Last Updated: (8/23/16)

7. 38 Completed/Received 2 In Progress 8 Not Applicable
PGA Readiness
Forms Development Status
133 PGA Forms have been automated due to the implementation of ACE and the single window.
Some PGA Forms will be automated in both DIS and PGA Message Set. For this reason, e.g., the total number of import forms (150) is less than the total PGA MS (86) and DIS (79) forms.
Memorandum of Understanding Progress:
Complete (38)
USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
DOJ - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
HHS - Centers for Disease Control
DOD - Defense Contracts Management Agency
State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
DOC - Enforcement and Compliance
Environmental Protection Agency
HHS - Food and Drug Administration
USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service
DOI - Fish and Wildlife Service
DOT - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
DOC - National Marine Fisheries Service
Treasury - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Consumer Product Safety Commission
DOJ - Drug Enforcement Administration
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service
Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
State - Office of Foreign Missions
State - Office of Marine Conservation
DOC - Office of Textiles and Apparel
DOC - Bureau of Industry and Security
DOL - Bureau of Labor Statistics
DOT - Bureau of Transportation Statistics
DOC - Bureau of the Census
DOE - Energy Information Administration
Export-Import Bank of the United States
DOT - Federal Aviation Administration
DOT - Federal Highway Administration
Federal Maritime Commission
DOT - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
DOC - Foreign Trade Zones Board
DOT - Maritime Administration
Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control
DOE - Office of General Counsel
DOT - Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
DOD - Army Corps of Engineers
In Progress (2)
International Trade Commission, Sent to Task Force for review
Office of the United States Trade Representative, Task Force comments returned to USTR
Not Applicable (8) - No MOU needed because no ACE interoperability requirements
State - Bureau of Administration/Logistics Management
Federal Communications Commission
Treasury - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
USDA - Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Admin
DOE - Office of Fossil Energy
DHS - Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Agency for International Development
DHS - United States Coast Guard
Memorandum of Understanding Status
38 Completed/Received In Progress Not Applicable

8. ACE: EDI v Portal Filing data with ACE:
Submit import and export data in accordance with ACE technical standards through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Once data is submitted to CBP, use the ACE Portal to:
Evaluate compliance and monitor daily operations 
Access multiple canned reports, with ability to customize as needed
Submit truck import manifests
Monitor data on file with CBP

9. Highlights of Upcoming Post Release Capabilities
Protest
Protest Filer Account
Integrated with DIS
Seamless workflow
Electronic notifications
Broader trade participation
Liquidation
No longer display as liquidated when liquidation date is in the future
Weekly processing
Weekly posting to electronic bulletin on cbp.gov
Suspensions and extensions
Reconciliation
Reconcilable issues and timeframes remain the same
Data submissions fully electronic
Submit only reconciled amounts
Drawback
Electronic submission of entire Drawback Package
Filings allowed at the 10 digit HTS line level
System Validations
Tighter integration with post release processes
Improved system controls
Statements
All Statements will be processed in ACE
Statement view for Trade will continue to be via Reports

10. ACE Trade Resources Outreach Training E-mail Alerts Support
Stay up to date on community events and webinars.
Find user guides and online courses on the ACE Portal and system functions.
Alerts
FAQs
Receive automatic updates on ACE on: system outages, new capabilities, technical documentation and more.
Answers to some of our most frequent questions on: ACE Portal, manifest filings, cargo release, and more.
Support
For support on ACE, including ACE Portal, ACE AESDirect, technical support, and more.

11. ACE on CBP.gov 1 2 3 Left Navigation: Getting started
Technical Documentation (CATAIR, IGs, etc.)
ACE Features (Detail on ACE capabilities)
Main Column:
Updated with latest news/headlines
Mandatory Dates
What’s New with ACE?
Links to publications
Right Navigation:
ACE portal
CSMS
Outreach
Training
FAQs
Support 1 2 3

12. QUESTIONS?

13. BACKUPS

14. How the Single Window Operates
Three functions provide the means for the ACE Single Window
Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set - Single, harmonized data set to be collected electronically from industry by CBP on behalf of PGAs
Interoperability Web Service (IWS) - Pipeline to transfer data between CBP and PGAs
Document Image System (DIS) – Mechanism for industry to supply electronic documents needed during the cargo import and export processes

15. Benefits of Filing with ACE
Manifest Submissions
File electronic truck manifests (include ACE Portal filing)
Designate authorized partners who can use carrier custodial bonds
Receive enhanced visibility of cargo status
Reduce wait time at Ports of Entry
Entry Submissions (Cargo Release)
Streamline submission of data elements
Remove requirement to file paper CBP Form 3461
Entry Summary Submissions
Increase traceability for audit and expedite release via eBond
Replace paper processes with electronic post summary corrections
Reduce invoice transmissions through Census Overrides
Exports
Generate reports of up to 5 years of export data
Incorporate Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) license control updates
Incorporate Census regulatory changes
Periodic Monthly Statement
Pay duties & fees on monthly basis
Consolidate entry summaries for a month on one statement
Track activity with customized account views
Quicker Receipt of Data
Manifest Submissions
Reduced Time and Paper Costs
US Single Window Initiative - Establish a single window through which the data required by government agencies for international trade transactions may be submitted.
Mission - Implement a secure, integrated, government-wide method for the electronic collection, storage, use, and dissemination of international trade data.
Goals/Benefits
Reduce the cost of reporting international trade transactions for business.
Reduce the cost of processing international trade transactions for government.
Facilitate compliance with government trade requirements (e.g., transportation, public health, safety, export control).
Facilitate enforcement of government trade requirements.
Enhance national security by facilitating the sharing of information among authorized agencies.
Provide access to more accurate, complete, and timely international trade information.
Automated Agency Interaction

16. AESDirect Transition to ACE
CBP has worked closely with U.S. Census Bureau to migrate the legacy AESDirect system to ACE
ACE AESDirect currently supports export commodity filings by way of the Portal
Census transition timeline from legacy AESDirect to ACE:
Legacy Capability
Census Migration Deadline
Status
Portal and AESPcLink
April 25, 2016
Complete
Weblink and Bulk Upload
April 30, 2016
EDI and VPN Filings
May 20, 2016
AESDirect support filing of export commodities
Legacy AESDirect = Census built and hosted system
ACE AESDirect = CBP built system; hosted on ACE platform

17. Software Vendors and Self Filers
Getting Ready for ACE
As the mandatory dates draw near, make sure you have taken all the necessary steps.
Software Vendors and Self Filers
Software configured to CATAIR guidelines on CBP.gov
Software configured to supplemental PGA CATAIR guidelines on CBP.gov
All capabilities tested in CERT
Clients informed of software updates and aware of ACE transition
Brokers
Software package from vendor is updated for ACE transition
Entries have been filed in ACE Cargo Release successfully
Entry Summaries have been filed in ACE successfully
Confirm software vendor has successfully tested all capabilities in CERT
Importers
Broker has updated software
Broker can confirm that entries and entry summaries have been filed in ACE successfully (including new data elements for ACE entries/cargo release: Buyer Name and Address, Buyer EIN, Seller Name and Address, and Manufacturer/Supplier Name and Address)
If you already transmitting data to CBP, you’ll need to make sure you have the following items completed or accounted for internal to your company.
Importers: If your entry summaries aren’t being filed in ACE, talk to your broker about WHY they’re not filed in ACE, and WHEN the broker will file your entry summaries in ACE.
Brokers: If your software vendor hasn’t provided software for ACE filing, find out WHEN they will have the software in place to support ACE filing.
Don’t assume entries are filed in ACE. Confirm with vendor that they are going to ACE and not ACS.
If you are new to filing trade data with CBP, you can find out more information by visiting our website or for instructions on getting started with ACE and who to contact.