ACE HANDBOOK

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CURRENT ACE DEADLINE: May 28th you need to be doing ACE Summary, and ACE cargo release for type 01, 03, and 11 entries even if you have Lacey/or NHTSA PGA’s. For entries that require other PGA’s or cannot be handled by ACE you can continue to use ACS. FCC IS currently working on NetChb via ACE.

FDA is scheduled to be mandatory for entries it can be filed with on June 15th. We are busy cleaning up our FDA data entry screens to make things cleaner.

BE AWARE THAT AN ACE CARGO RELEASE STATUS OFCBP REVIEW or RELEASE SUSPENDED MEANS YOU HAVE TO TAKE ACTION! IF you get CBP Review as an ACE Cargo Release Status it seems that thereview is often a hold or exam of some kind!   However, they don't tell youlike they do in ACS Cargo Release.

 SO, the only way you can find out is by doing checking AMS...doing a cargomanifest query by Bill of Lading number, and then checking the results tosee if there is a hold or exam.

IF there is a hold or exam, you should continue to do them occasionally to see if the exam is complete!

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW:

You should be filing via ACE Summary and ACE Cargo release all entry types 01 and 11, and 03 that don’t have any PGA’s or ONLY have disclaimers.

You should be filing via ACE Summary and ACE Cargo release all entry types 01 and 11, and 03 that have only one of the PGA’s of Lacey or Nhtsa or FCC. On the home page are samples of successfully sent ones in the Lacey Manual and Nhtsa Manual. (FCC is the same as in ACS).

If you are starting to file, watch the ACE ENTRY BASICS VIDEO from the home page.

-READ THE ACE HANDBOOK ONCE PER DAY UNTIL YOU KNOW IT ALL!

AES direct is going away! YOU CAN SIGNUP FOR ACE AES WITH NETCHB…go to resources>documents and check out the AES docs…note they are waiving the testing and you can file asap!

WHAT IF I DON’T DO EVERYTHING ACE RIGHT NOW? Well, you should be doing so, if not eventually CBP will call you and ask you why. Of course, not everything can be done in ACE so I don’t know how they will know to call you. They won’t just shut you down without calling you!

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE EXPECTING NEXT: NetChb will keep you posted on what to do next. We continue to program and test the various PGA’s that are coming due.

PGA INFO: For info on all the PGA’s and their implementation dates click on:http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/PGA%20Pilot-Commodities%20Status%20-%20Nov.%202015.pdf

Disclaimers: they all work in ACE.no need to notify your ABI RepFCC: This currently works in ACE NHTSA: no testing is required by the broker…BUTFiling is presently available to all ports, and no special set up is required to do so. In addition, no pilot participation is required.

However, when you begin filing, you are required to send a daily list of entries to Clint Lindsay @ clint.lindsay@dot.govThe email to Mr. Linksay should include the entry number and the NHTSA agency code for the commodity (e.g., MVS, REI, OEI, TPE, or OFF). It's preferred, but not required, to send the information in an Excel spreadsheet.He begins reviewing data in the morning, so if the emails come in the evening before, that is very helpful. His review is simply to make sure proper information is being reported and received. There is no need to hold any freight pending input from Mr. Lindsay, though he may contact you to offer guidance for future filings.

After reviewing a couple of days of entries, he may suggest that you no longer need to email him of your entries.FDA – June 15th you should be doing ACE FDA for entries that it is permitted on!FDA- you should plan on starting in early June! Steps are:

1. Pick a small FDA entry (not a lot of FDA lines)..a non time sensitive shipment is best!2. Email Service@netchb.com to let us know you are doing your first one, and when it will be done3. Check out the FDA manual for that product4. Do the data entry5. Transmit and then call us! You don’t have to do the pilot anymore!

You don’t have to do the FDA Pilot, but If you want to participate in the FDA Pilot, here's instructions on getting that set up:http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2016-Mar/Process%20for%20Participating%20in%20ACE%20Production%20PGA%20Pilots.pdf

If you have a problem, email us, and another source is the FDA Help Desk email them with the entry number in the subject line ACE_SUPPORT@FDA.HHS.GOV

Note that we’ve posted a few new references to RESOURCES for your convenience:

On the Home page we have additional References:

CONTENTSPage

GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………………………………………. 1

ACE ACTIVATION……….…………………………………………………………….. 4

ACE ENTRY SUMMARY …………………………………………………………….. 5

ACE CARGO RELEASE ………………………………………………………………. 7

eBOND (eSEB) ………………………………………………………………………….. 11

REMOTE LOCATION FILING (RLF) ………………………………………………… 11

DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM (DIS) ……………………………………………... 12

CANCEL/DELETE ACE ENTRY ……………………………………………………… 18

SPLIT AIR ENTRY …………………………………………………………………….. 20

CENSUS OVERRIDE ………………………………………………………………….. 21

POST SUMMARY CORRECTION (PSC) …………………………………………….. 21

PGA’s……………………………………………………………………………………… 24

GLOSSARY OF TERMS…………………………………………………………………. 24

INTROPlease review the ‘Updated ACE Transition Timeline’ document posted on the home page.

This document is to try to keep all of our clients up to date with ACE related issues. Understand that this is information obtained from various references, including client reps, CBP officials, various reference material, and you, our clients.

As many items on this topic remain in flux, we continue to count on you for your experiences, and curiosities to add more content to this document.

Therefore, should you find something in this document to differ from advice you’ve obtained, or if following its instructions do not resolve your issue, please bring it to our attention, along with anything you may know about the topic.

ACTIVATIONActivation of ACE Entry Filing requires two steps.

1. Let us know, and we’ll activate your account for ACE Entries, which includes DIS Filing. There is a fee of $500 to activate.

2. Contact your client rep. and ask them to make sure you’re set up for ACE Entry Filing, & DIS. Neither will require you to take a test. However, your rep may request that you send in a DIS Letter of Intent (LOI) for their files. If they do, there is a partially completed LOI in RESOURCES, for our convenience.

3. If you don’t have an ACE Portal Account, you should get one! Application is under RESOURCES>DOCUMENTS

Know that activation of ACE Entry Filing does not require that you file all, or any, of your entries to ACE. You should review the ‘Updated ACE Transition Timeline’ document posted on the home page for current ACE deadlines. However, it is a good idea to get going at your earliest convenience in order to get used to some of the differences, and take advantage of some of the benefits addressed below.

There are two systems right now (ACS and ACE), and hence two possible ways to send your Entry Summary AND/OR your Cargo Release. If your Summary is in ACE, you can send your Cargo Release in either ACE or ACS. You cannot send your Cargo Release in ACE and your summary in ACS.

BENEFITS:- ACE is largely a paperless environment. To the degree documents are required you will scan them and send them via DIS (document Imaging System) Below will discuss those process.- Most Post Summary Corrections can be transmitted.- You can do RLF with Single Entry Bonds via ACE Summary AND ACE Cargo Release- Air Split Shipments (non inbond right now) can be automatically posted via ACE (no need to send in 3461 to get parts posted)-Its much easier to delete/cancel an Entry Summary and/or Cargo Release if they have been done in ACE.

RESTRICTIONS:ACE can only process Entry type 01, 03, 11, 23, 51 & 52 at this time. All other entry types are expected to be available in ACE at a later date (review the ‘Updated ACE Transition Timeline’ doc posted on the home page).

Presently, ACE cannot process all PGA (formerly OGA) data. Please review information beginning on page 1, pertaining to the present status of PGAs in ACE.

Also, understand the following:All common PGA data is delivered with the Cargo Release. Therefore, until a particular PGA is active in ACE, you can still file an ACE Entry Summary, but you must send the Cargo Release to ACS (ABI). As of March 2016, FDA, NHTSA (formerly DOT), Lacey Act, and FCC is ready and available to file in ACE. FDA requires participation in the Pilot program.

On March 31, 2016, it is posted that NHTSA (formerly DOT), and APHIS (Lacey) data will be filed in ACE only. See the ‘Updated ACE Transition Timeline’ document, posted on the home page for details.

Note that there is presently no timeframe established for filing FDA in ACE.

AMS, APHIS Core, ATF, CDC, DCMA, DDTC, DEA, E&C, EPA, FSIS, FWS, NMFS and TTB data will be mandatory in ACE in the summer of 2016. Between March 31, & July 2016, you will be able to file ACE entries requiring data for these PGAs, but will be allowed to provide such data, in the same manner as you are now.

ACE ENTRY SUMMARYOnly Entry types 01, 11, & 03

Benefits:By filing your Entry Summary to ACE, you will be able to take advantage of these benefits as needed:(Note: If your cargo release is done in ACS…usual procedures apply to 3461/Cargo Release)

- Document Imaging System (DIS). No more sending hard copies of docs to CBP or PGAs, and no more creating an AII Invoice for remote entries. NOTE: this is ONLY true for ES related requests…Cargo Release related requests are handled as usual if Cargo Release is done via ACS. If Cargo Release is done via ACE, see below under ACE CARGO RELEASE.

- Auto Posting of Split Air Shipments. Note there are issues with this if there are IT’s involved.- Census Warning Override- Post Summary Corrections, filed electronically. No more PEAs. (for most types of PEA’s)- Cancel your entry summary electronically. (no more letter to send in for the summary)

How to set it up:To enable ACE Filing, there will be a check box in the Entry Header:

Note that, when checking that box, the Cargo Release is still defaulted to ACS. Below, in the ACE Cargo Release section, we advise how to set your entry up for ACE Cargo release also. We set it up this way because of the existing restrictions on sending ACE Cargo Releases, but you may still want to take advantage of ACE Entry Summary benefits. It is important to reiterate that the Entry Summary CAN be sent in ACE and the Cargo Release can be certified in ACE (new procedures for Cargo Release) or ACS (no change in procedures for Cargo Release).

The only other new mandatory fields will be found in the first screen of an HTS line item.At the bottom of that page is a field titled 'Sold To', where you only need to report the IR# for the 'sold to' party, which is required for all ACE entries. Once you select the ‘sold to ‘ party from the drop down, the system will pull the IR# from the party you select, and carry that over to all other lines in this entry, with the option to change the selection on a line by line basis:

The 'Exporter' field is required reporting for ADD/CVD entries only. It requires the reporting of the MID for the exporter. We default that to the MID you report in the HTS line, but you can override with the Exporter’s MID if the suppliers MID is used in the line time.

ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Statement:Prior to liquidation and assessment of Anti-Dumping duties, the importer is required to submit, upon request, a statement acknowledging that they have not entered into any agreement with the supplier to be reimbursed for Anti-Dumping duties paid on that merchandise.

There are two types of Anti-Dumping Non-Reimbursement Statements. One that would cover a particular shipment. The other is a ‘Blanket’ statement, which covers all imports for a one year time period, but must specify the supplier, commodity, and case.

Here’s a link to most specific information pertaining to reimbursement statements:https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/guidance_for_cert_3.pdf

At the time of entry, the filer can, and should, declare that they have possession of such statement, or know it exists, and can produce it to CBP within a reasonable time frame, after it’s requested. This is done in the Tariff Census Units screen of the applicable HTS line.

From the Tariff Census Units screen:

If you hold a shipment specific statement, check the 'ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Statement' box.If you hold a blanket statement, and have an ID# assigned to it, report that number in the 'ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Declaration ID' field.

If you hold a blanket statement, but don't have an ID#, you may check off the 'ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Statement' box. However, it’s preferred that you create the ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Statement through your ACE Portal Account, obtain an ID#, and report that ID# in this field.

Any assistance on reporting your ADD/CVD Non-Reimbursement Statement in your ACE Portal must be obtained through the ACE Help Desk by phone at 866-530-4172, or via email at ACE.Support@cbp.dhs.gov

Transmission responses: You will simply get an ACE Entry Summary Response saying Summary has been Added along with an Entry Version (1.00 for your first acceptance). CBP will be tracking your various summary transmission now (viewable under your ACE portal account) based on the ‘version’ number. As everything in ACE is paperless, your Summary Status will indicate paperless. Notice there is no more response indicating its paperless.it is by default. They WILL however notify you if documents ARE required which you would send via DIS (instructions below under DIS)

Common Problems: NO RESPONSE: (this is a known issue, but no ticket# is known.

If you transmit and you don’t get a response…the most common issues are:1. You are doing an RLF entry and have not said Y to RLF in the entry header2. You’ve reported a Port of Entry, or Processing Port that’s invalid, or that you’re not activated to file in.3. You are doing ACE cargo release FDA (which you would be going through testing now) and you have a

non-standard character in your commercial description of the FDA screens. ACE is much less accepting of characters like “ , & , / type symbols in the commercial description. And they fail to tell you it’s a problem (hopefully something CBP will fix).

Re-transmitting a Remote ACE Entry Summary:You cannot re-transmit the Entry Summary only, when it’s in ACE, and remote.You must check the ‘re-certify entry’ box when you transmit it.

ACE CARGO RELEASE

Benefits:- Take advantage of eSEB, even for remote entries.- NOTE when its released its AUTOMATICALLY PAPERLESS you will have to select the paperless

print flag manually when you print it (we have it on the change list to set automatically)

How to set it up:In the Entry Header, select ‘certify via ACE’ from the ‘Cargo Release Processing’ drop down:

NOTE: if you select To Be Certified your cargo release will be via ACS…it is okay and occasionally necessary to send the summary via ACE and the cargo release via ACS.

There are no other changes to completing the Entry Header, Manifest Records, or HTS Lines. However, you will need to report additional entities as a part of the transaction.

You must report the ‘Seller’, and the ‘Buyer’ for each ACE Entry.

If there is only one Seller and one Buyer in your shipment you can report them by clicking on ‘Cargo Release Info’, from the Entry Main Menu:

In the next screen, you’ll be asked to report 5 additional parties of this transaction, being the ‘selling’, ‘buying’, ‘ship to’, ‘stuffing’, and ‘consolidator’ parties. This is just like reporting entities in an ISF, as well as its functionality. Note only the Selling and Buying Parties are Mandatory.

If you have multiple ‘Sellers’, and/or ‘Buyers’ in your entry, complete the ‘Seller’, and ‘Buyer’ for the first invoice in Cargo Release Info, as described above, then in each invoice report only parties that are different than what's in the Cargo Release Info page.

IE: You won’t add any entity information in Invoice#1. However, in Invoice#2 you may have the same buyer, but a different seller. Report the new seller only.

Notes/Differences in procedures:1. The bill of Lading Update feature of ACS: In ACE Cargo Release, instead of doing a BOL update, you will instead RESEND your ACE Cargo Release as an UPDATE.

Update:  This the is the equivalent of the traditional ACS bill of lading update transaction allowing updates to the bill of lading, the bill quantity, and specific manifest information when provided.  Update transactions are accepted for up to 15 calendar days after the release of the ACE Cargo Release transaction by CBP. Note, no OGA/PGA info is sent with this…

Replace: Note: This is the new way to do an OGA replace! Resend the Cargo Release to Ace as a replace. This allows full replacement of the data elements on the ACE Cargo Release transaction, with a few exceptions at present.  The data which may not be changed includes the Importer of Record and Entry Number. The Replace action may be automatically accepted and processed by CBP, or it may be turned into a Correction Request which appears on a Hot List at the top of the ACE Cargo Release user screen.  The Correction Requests must be manually adjudicated by an authorized CBP user in ACE.

SEC 321: The value allowing a Sec 321 entry has been raised to $800, however, know that there is no difference in processing a Sec 321 in ACE from what you’ve always been doing in ACS. IE: Make is if an informal (type 11) entry. In the Invoice Header, check the ‘3461 only’ box. When you print there will be an option to print something other than the entry number. Drop that down and select ‘Sec 321’. It’s processed manually. No transmitting. No plans for remote filing.

Transmission responses: After you send your ACE Cargo Release (or certify off the ACE Summary) your message flow will be:

1. SE Data Accepted.2. Bill Admissable or Bill Departed and Admissable –this is all new and roughly means it

has found a BOL in AMS. Be patient a subsequent response will follow.3. Released (or intensive or docs required).

Common Problems: NO RESPONSE: If you transmit and you don’t get a response…the most common issues are:

1. You are doing an RLF entry and have not said Y to RLF in the entry header2. You are doing ACE cargo release FDA (which you would be going through testing now) and you have a

non-standard character in your commercial description of the FDA screens. ACE is much less accepting

of characters like “ , & , / type symbols in the commercial description. And they fail to tell you it’s a problem (hopefully something CBP will fix).

RELEASE DATE UPDATES:Example: Ocean Shipment arriving 1/6/16. If you pre-file on 1/4/16, and get a paperless right away, your release date will show as 1/4/16.

Even though the carrier does a conveyor arrival on 1/7/16. No release updates, no additional messages from CBP...only you could deduce it via a CMQ done after the 7th.

This is known problem since October 2015. Ticket# 2026005.

Doesn't appear to happen all the time. If it does happen to you, I wouldn't do ACE Cargo Release for Ocean pre-files

ENTRY FILED AT THE WRONG PORT:When the Entry Summary, and the Cargo Release are both filed in ACE, you can correct this matter electronically. There may be a point at which time this procedure is no longer available, but give it a try, and let us know of any problems you run into while trying it. We can then research the solution to that and edit these instructions for special situations.

To fix:- From the Entry Main Menu, click on ‘delete entry’, and transmit a delete of the entry summary only.- Once that’s accepted, correct the Port of Entry (and whatever else needs to be corrected), and transmit

the ACE Cargo Release ONLY, as an UPDATE (not an ‘add’, or ‘replace’). This pertains to both local and remote entries.

- Once that’s accepted, re-transmit the Entry Summary as an ‘add’. If it’s a remote entry, you’ll need to check the ‘re-certify entry’ box when you ‘transmit’.

That’s it.

CBP REVIEW or RELEASE SUSPENDED IF you get CBP Review as an ACE Cargo Release Status it seems that thereview is often a hold or exam of some kind!   However, they don't tell youlike they do in ACS Cargo Release.

 SO, the only way you can find out is by doing checking AMS...doing a cargomanifest query by Bill of Lading number, and then checking the results tosee if there is a hold or exam.

IF there is a hold or exam, you should continue to do them occasionally to see if the exam is complete!

 Hopefully CBP will start notifying via ACE Cargo Release Results!

CARGO RELEASE UPDATE:Transmitting an ACE Cargo Release as an Update is the replacement function for the old Bill of Lading Update. However, it will not work after 15 days of release. The instructions are to submit a ‘Pen & Ink’ change request to the port of entry. However, it’s been learned that Officers do not presently have the ability to make such changes. Therefore, your only option is to create a new entry, and cancel this one,

even if that means requesting refunds. A long term electronic solution to this situation is being considered, but no time frame offered.

COMMON RESPONSES:Admissible:ACE Cargo Release entry statuses “Admissible” and “Released” are two distinct statuses. The CBP definition of “Released” in terms of what it means for cargo/entry release has not changed. “Admissible” is a new entry status which means a carrier transmitted bill match has occurred for an ACE Cargo Release entry, there are no bill and/or entry level holds, but the variable release window has not been reached as outlined below. After an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry, CBP still retains the right to examine cargo and/or request document review prior to release. However, there is no additional action required by the filer once an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry. If there are no subsequent holds at the entry or bill level, an “Admissible” status will change to ”Released” once the variable release window is reached. An “Admissible” entry status is only applicable if/when entries are filed outside the variable release window.

Variable Release Window = The earliest time in the lifecycle of an ACE Cargo Release entry when a “Released” status (or other entry disposition…i.e. “hold”) can be achieved and messaged to the filer and carrier. - Air: Wheels Up From Origin- Ocean: 5 Days Before Estimated Arrival Date- Rail - Northern Border: En Route From Origin- Rail - Southern Border: Arrival- Truck - Northern & Southern Border: Arrival

NOTE:· “Intensive” and “Not Released” entry statuses are not sent to the filer until the variable release window is reached.· “Document Required”, “Pending”, and “Admissible” entry statuses are sent to the filer just as soon as they occur, even if outside the variable release window.

*** There is a known issue where an entry will remain in ‘Admissible’ status, when all criteria has been met to move the status to ‘released’. The cause of that is said to be that the carrier is not posting a ‘departed’ status to their bill in ACE. It’s not yet certain if/how CBP intends to rectify this issue.

No Bill Match: This should be a common response if your entry is covering a Southern Border Truck crossing, as you file your entry prior to the trucker posting the bill in eManifest. Once they post the bill, there will be a match.

If you’re entry is not covering a Southern Border Truck crossing, it’s time to research the bills you reported (Cargo Manifest Queries, contact carriers, contact client rep, etc). See CARGO RELEASE UPDATE instructions above.

58: QTY IS MORE THAN MANIFESTED BILL QTY:You may receive this response in an ACE Cargo Release Results response, and we’ll display it as a QGM status in the ENTRIES dashboard. As the message indicates, the piece count reported in the Manifest Records, is greater than the piece count posted in ACE against one of the bills in your Manifest Records. Now, that may be misleading, as it could also indicate that an incorrect bill# was reported in the entry (typo, wrong bill offered, etc). Double check the information reported. If all appears to match, the best action is to go to RESOURCES, and transmit Cargo Manifest Queries against each bill in the Manifest Records of that entry, and make sure they are on file, and for the correct quantity. If all of that checks out, contact your client rep, who can see all systems, and advise what may be causing the discrepancy.

Once you have resolved it…you must have an ADMIN manually change the status as CBP never comes back with a message saying its ‘resolved’

If you discover an error in what was transmitted, follow the CARGO RELEASE UPDATE instructions above.

One USG: A “One USG” message indicates that the merchandise has arrived, that all data requiredfor entry has been submitted to the U.S. Government, that all PGAs that regulate the merchandisehave issued a may proceed and that CBP has conditionally released the merchandise from itscustody. This message is based on the data received from the trade and premised on that data beingtrue, accurate and correct. A “One US” message is always sent, even if the merchandise is notregulated by any PGA.

** These, as well as additional responses are covered in the ‘Glossary’ beginning on page 24.

EBOND (eSEB)

When filing an ACE Cargo Release, eBond is available to you. However, at this time, you will need to apply for the eBond through your surety’s website.

Note that eSEBs are available to you for remote entries, as well as local. Yes, you can now file an RLF entry for an importer that does not have their own bond.

Procedures: 1. Input your entry in Netchb2. Go to your sureties website and input the information they need to transmit the SEB to CBP.3. Once you hear that your Surety has gotten the Eseb approved by CBP transmit your entry from Netchb.

Note, eBond is actually an interface between your surety and CBP. You will notice that there is quite a bit of double entry of entry information into your surety’s website. Once PGA programming is done, we will work on

interfacing with each surety separately to minimize the amount of data entry you have to do in the surety’s website. We have not completed an interface with ANY surety.

Common errors that will get your entry rejected, are mismatches between the eSEB and your Entry Header, in:

- Bond Amount- Surety Code- Importer- Entry Number

Verify that the bond amount you show in the header matches what your surety calculated for the Bond Amount!

REMOTE LOCATION FILING FOR ACE SUMMARY AND ACS CARGO RELEASE

Procedures here remain pretty much the same as if everything was in ACS. You still need to input the AII header and line info. If a request for the Invoice comes via the Entry Summary, you can send the invoice via DIS (procedures as discussed below). IF the request for invoice comes via Cargo Release, you need to input and transmit the AII invoice as before (no DIS). No eBond possible here because the Cargo Release isn’t in ACE. Note, in ACE you can File ANY document via the methods we will describe. In ACS you could ONLY transmit the Invoice via AII. AII transmissions go away when the summary and cargo release are both in ACE.

Qualifications:- You must be an ACE filer.- You must have a National Permit- No unapproved PGA’s are involved (disclaimers are okay)- Both Summary and Cargo Release must be via ACE- You can do RLF SEB entries by getting your eSEB from your surety’s website ( the process is discussed in eBond section above)

* ACE RLF (where the summary and cargo release are BOTH ACE) doesn't require the creation of Electronic Invoices...rather if CBP wants to see the invoice you scan it and transmit the document as delineated below. However, for now we are still requiring the basic AII info to be entered at the Summary level because if there's difficulty in sending it via ACE you can send it again in ACS without having to go enter all the AII info! We will clean this up once ACE can handle ALL scenarios (primarily PGA data).

Set Up:If you're already filing remotely, you need to nothing else. You're already set up.For new filers:- Contact your client rep. Let them know you have your National Permit, and ask them to activate you for Remote Filing in ACE.- Let us know you're all set, and we'll activate you for RLF.

BENEFITS: - No EIP Testing. EIP stands for Electronic Invoice Processing and was for doing ‘remote’ entries in your local port (ability to transmit the invoice allowed the cargo release and entry summary to be paperless). This overall paperless concept is automatic if the Summary AND cargo release are done via ACE.

- No keying in an AII invoice. Invoice and all other requested documents are delivered via DIS or the methods discussed below.- The importer does not need a Continuous Bond, but you must apply for an eSEB for each shipment, even informals.

How to set up your entry (see AII/RLF Training Videos in RESOURCES if you are new to RLF)- Create your ACE ES & ACE CR, as usual. Those who are not already ACE filers, will receive these instructions upon ACE activation.- Say 'yes' to 'Remote Entry', as usual. - 'Electronic Invoice' will still default to 'yes'.- You will still report an AII Supplier MID in the Invoice Header.- You will still report AII Line sequences in your HTS lines.- You WILL NOT need to create an AII Invoice.- Transmit, as usual.

RESPONSES- Are as usual for ACE transmissions, however if CBP requests a document that will be included in the response and indicated in your status for the Cargo Release or Entry Summary. You will have to click on the response message to see what document they are requesting, and the Action ID…which will be needed for the DIS transmission.

DIS- DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM

The Document Imaging System or DIS is one of the three methods by which you can scan and transmit to CBP via NetChb any requested documentation. This of course includes, but is not limited to the Commercial Invoice. The other two methods are via email (directions below) and via your ACE portal Account

Where the entry is sent determines where/how you deliver the documents. ACE will not process AII, and docs must be sent to DIS.ACS will not process DIS, and invoices must be sent to AII.

A good example would be:You send the Entry Summary to ACE, and the Cargo Release to ACS.If CBP sends you a request for docs against the Entry Summary, you'll send the docs to DIS.If CBP sends you a request for invoices against the Cargo Release, you'll send the AII.

A request for documents against the Entry Summary:Any time after the acceptance of the Entry Summary you can receive a request for documents against the Entry Summary. You are not expected to provide supporting documents until you receive an Action ID#. On the Duty Statement Date, if they still want to receive supporting documents, you’ll see the usual request in the statement, and you’ll receive an ACE Entry Summary Status Update, again asking for the documents, but also offering the Action ID#.

A request for documents against the Cargo Release: This will come any time after the ACE Cargo Release ‘accepted’ response. You do not need an Action ID# to send the supporting documents. You simply have 48 hours to send them, just as you do now to send AII Invoices.

Note that there are 3 ways to send docs to DIS:- Through the system.

- Through your ACE Portal Account (which is another reasons you should apply for one if you don’t have one)- Via email.

Through the System is appropriate for all requests (Entry Summary, Cargo Release, and PGA docs (when available)). This is offered freely upon ACE signup.

Through your ACE Portal Account is only appropriate for Entry Summary documents, if you decide not to send through the system.

Via email is appropriate for Entry Summary, Cargo Release, and PGA docs. The email must be constructed in a specific manner depending on the party asking for the documents.

This link offers more information than you probably want to know about DIS, in general. However, the last two pages offers exactly what you need to know about constructing an email submission to DIS (note that information is also covered further down in this explanation):http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/DIS%20XML%20Implementation%20Guide%20-%2020150806.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS ON FILING REQUESTED DOCUMENTS via DIS (Document Imaging System)

Note that, documents requested for the Cargo Release can be sent at any time by CBP, and should be sent within 48 hours of the request.

However, documents requested for an Entry Summary, should be sent after you've received an Action ID#, which is delivered in a separate 'ACE Status' message, on the morning the Duty Statement is delivered.

Note that the name of the document isn’t important, but must be unique and never repeated by the same transmitter.

These are the preferred file types for DIS transactions:• PDF• GIF• PNG• JPG• JPEG

Other acceptable file types include the following but will make it more difficult for CBP to view the document:• DOC• DOCX

• PPT• BMP

NOTE that once you’ve uploaded the requested file, additional options will be presented. You only need to complete the bold fields. If you find that other fields are mandatory for your situation, and not bold, please let us know and we’ll address it.

SAVE TO DOCUMENT ARCHIVE:If you also use our Document Archive feature, you have the ability to attach the document to the entry while you send it to DIS.

UPLOAD DIFFERENT FILE:If you notice you’ve selected the wrong file, click on ‘Upload Different File’, select the correct file, and the system will over-ride the file selection.

ACTION:Mandatory.Add or Replace. Self-Explanatory.

TRANSACTION CATEGORY:Mandatory.Use SINGLE_TXN when supplying a Filer Code and Entry Number. Otherwise use CONTINUOUS

SUBMIT DOCUMENT FOR LINE NUMBER:Optional.Report only if the request for docs specified a line number.

CBP REQUEST ID:Mandatory.Supply the Action Identification Number from the UC record.

If not available use ‘Unsolicited’, or ‘Unknown’.Use UNSOLICITED when sending documents prior to a receiving a request for documents.Use UNKNOWN when sending documents and no Action ID was provided in the request for documents.

Also, note that an Action ID# is typically only provided when the request is against the Entry Summary, and is delivered in a separate Status Update, on the morning of the Duty Statement.

CBP REQUEST TYPE:Optional.Can select between ‘ACE Action Number’, ‘ATS Document Request’, or ‘Other CBP Request.

CBP REQUEST DATE:Mandatory.MMDDYY

CBP REQUEST TIME:Optional.Select hour, minute, and time zone.

DOCUMENT TYPE:Mandatory.Drop down and select document being submitted.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:Mandatory.50 character, alpha/numeric description of document/s and number/s.No expectation of what you report here.

COMMENTS:Optional.Any basic message you’d like to send to requesting party.

DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:Conditional.Check box if same document previously provided.

SUBMIT TO AGENCIES:Mandatory.Select requesting agency from drop down.

Guidelines for Documents Submitted to DIS via Email(Except for Export Manifest submissions - see http://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/export-manifest)

Send email to: docs@cbp.dhs.gov

Email Subject Line: CAT=GEN; BOL_NBR=123456789100; SCAC=ABCD; ACTION=ADD, DELETE, or REPLACE

ORCAT=GEN; ENTRY_NBR=12345678; FILER_CD=ABC; ACTION=ADD, DELETE, or REPLACE

NOTE: CAT must always equal GEN (for General) at this time. Additional categories shall be specified

in DIS implementations guides as they are published over time.

Attachments: File Naming convention = DocCode-AnyFileName.pdf

NOTE: DocCode is a unique code assigned by CBP for each Document supported in DIS. Please find all document codes in Appendix A of DIS IG. EXAMPLE: CBP01-EntryABC12345678Invoice.pdf

Body: START_DATA

AGENCY_CD=Mandatory (Trade must identify owning agency. Please find all agencycodes at http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/appendix-v-government-agency-codes).

TRANSMITTER_FILER_CD=Conditional (Required for Filers with valid filer codes)

TRANSMITTER_NAME=Mandatory (Name of company)

CENTER_TEAM=TEAM_ABC Conditional (Required when responding to CEEs)

PORT_CD=(4 digit port code) Conditional (Required when responding to CEEs)

IOR_NBR=Conditional (Required when responding to CEEs)

ACE_ACTION_ID=Conditional (Required at time of Post Release)

LICENSE_OR_PERMIT_NBR=Conditional (Required when submitting a license)

BROKER_REF_NBR=Optional (For future use)

POC_INFO= Optional (Name and Phone Number)

COMMENT=Optional (Any clarification/remark)

RETURN_EMAIL_ADDRESS=Optional (if different than sender email address)

END_DATA

Sender Signature/Company Stationary: (Optional) Company Name, Address, Phone Number==========================================================================Auto-response from DIS that the sender will receive upon email submission:

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has received your e-mail to the Document Imaging System (DIS) Mailbox for Document Submissions. This auto-reply servesas a confirmation of receipt of your email only. It does not indicate acceptance or correctness of the submitted data or documents. Filers are to keep this e-mail tofacilitate audit and tracking of submitted data and documents. Please report any issues to CBP if you do not receive this auto-response within an hour for every emailsubmission to the DIS mailbox.

NOTE: Total email size including all attachments must not exceed 10MB. For larger documents please breakup into multiple documents and submit multiple emails for the same Entry or Bill (i.e. send the same email subject line with additional documents).

Photos/Images should be in an open internet format (jpeg, gif, png). Please do not use TIFFs. Documents should be of types pdf, doc, or xls (TIF and TIFF are not accepted). Separate the Bill number and the SCAC. Separate the Entry Number and the Filer Code. The file name must begin with ‘DocCode-‘ (where DocCode is a unique code for the document) Do not leave a space between the “-“(dash) in ‘DocCode-‘and the rest of the file name. Email Responses will be sent to the sender’s email address if a return email address is not provided. The auto-response message ONLY verifies that the email has been received via the email, it does NOT indicate that email contents including the document attachments are correct/acceptable.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST YOU SEND:Unless a request for documents specifies what they want you to send, your assumption should be to send supporting documents of an entry package. In other words, an entire entry package, excluding a 3461, 7501, or any other CBP forms for which data was sent electronically. Not that they won’t accept such forms, but it’s not a requirement.

Examples of documents to be sent are:- Commercial, or Pro Forma Invoice- Packing List- Bill of Lading- Arrival Notice- Certificate of Origin- Permits- Certificates- Licenses- Add Slips- Classification Lists

Basically, anything you would typically include in your entry package.

Here is a sample of a request from CBP for documents:

And the results from the successful transmission:

HOW TO CANCEL AN ACE ENTRY

ENTRY SUMMARY: You can transmit a delete for an ACS Entry Summary or an ACE Entry Summary by simply checking the box next to “Transmit Delete Entry Summary” and then click on the Transmit to Customs button.

NOTE: If the summary is on a statement that has been generated you will get a reject. First do a statement date update changing the payment type to 1 (non statement) and when that’s successful retransmit the Delete.

If you get rejects and can’t delete it, the entry is likely under “CBP Control”, the filer may no longer transmit a delete Entry Summary. It can only be cancelled/deleted by sending a written request to CBP.

Once an entry summary is placed in “cancelled” status, it is no longer active. The entry summary number may no longer be re-used by the filer.

CARGO RELEASE:Cancellation of an ACE Cargo Release is strictly electronic and ONLY possible for ACE Cargo Release.

It is a two step process:1. VIA DIS submit the documents you would usually submit for an Entry Deletion2. Transmit the delete of the Cargo Release.

The first thing you’ll want to do is send supporting documents via DIS (addressed earlier in this document). Once that’s accepted, you’ll go to DELETE ENTRY, from the left hand column of the Entry Main Menu. The next screen will default to ‘Transmit Delete Entry Summary’, click on ‘Transit Delete Cargo Release’. Once you do, you’ll receive additional options that should be addressed.

Drop down the ‘Reason for Cargo Release Deletion’ field, and select what’s appropriate to your situation.Note that your selection here may require additional reporting, such as a replacement Entry Number, or In-Bond Number.

Check the DIS Submission Made box, report the DIS Submission Number received with your DIS response, and ‘transmit’.

CBP will manually review, and process the cancellation request. You will receive an electronic response notifying either of an acceptance (with updated status), or of rejection with full explanation, and contact information. Act accordingly.

NOTE: An ACE Cargo Release may not be cancelled while the ACE Entry Summary is still on file. Therefore, make sure the Entry Summary is cancelled prior to transmitting your Delete Cargo Release.

This means that, if the ACE Entry Summary was in CBP Control, requiring CBP processing, that must take place prior to transmitting a Delete of the ACE Cargo Release.

However, if the ACE Entry Summary is in Trade Control, you may transmit both, at the same time. The ACE Entry Summary delete will process first, followed by CBP’s manual processing of the Cancel/Delete ACE Cargo Release request. You will still receive separate responses for each.

SPLIT AIR ENTRYHow to set it up:The Entry Summary must be in ACE, so check the ‘ACE Entry Summary’ box in the Entry Header, as indicated earlier in this document.

There’s no need send the Cargo Release to ACE.

Details in the rest of the Header will pertain to Part A.

In the Manifest Records:

Drop down the 'split shipment' field, you’ll have 3 options:No: Select this if you don’t intend to file this entry as a split. Either the shipment isn’t split, or this entry will only clear one or more Parts of a split shipment, but not all Parts of the shipment.

Yes, hold for entire shipment:If you select this, no Parts of the shipment will release until the airline ‘arrives’ all Parts of the shipment.

Yes, release incrementally:As the airline arrives each Part of the shipment, it’ll release, and post a 1C.

Line 1:If you selected ‘No’ above, report piece count that you intend to have released with this entry.If you select either ‘yes’ option above, report the entire piece count of the shipment.

‘Add Split Shipment’ (blue link):The only time you’ll click on this link and report any ‘split’ information is when you select ‘no’, and will be clearing more than one Part, but not all Parts of the split shipment. If you are clearing some, but not all ‘parts’ of the split, report the details of each part you will be clearing in this entry.

Your invoice will represent whatever merchandise you intend to cover with this entry.

Transmit, as usual.

As the airline 'arrives' each Part, release will be posted to it.

Notes:ACE presently has difficulties processing the entry if any of the splits has an IT# associated with it. If your entry does not process as indicated above, just expect to have Parts posted, as you have in the past, until this situation gets resolved.

CENSUS WARNING OVERRIDEHow it works:When you get a Census Warning, obviously the first thing you do is review your data for accuracy. If corrections need to be made, correct, and re-transmit.

If the Census Warning remains........

Make note of the Census Warning.Open the HTS line that has the Census Warning on it.Save changes, and you'll be in the Tariff Census Units screen.In the bottom of that screen, click on 'Edit License/Duty'.Scroll to the bottom of that page, and look for this:

Drop down the 'Census Warning Override' field, and select the Census Warning you received on this line.Then drop down the 'Override Code', and select what's appropriate.

Once that's done, you'd simply transmit the entry summary as a 'replace'.

POST SUMMARY CORRECTION (PSC)NOTE: YOUR ENTRY SUMMARY HAS TO HAVE ORIGINALLY BEEN SENT VIA ACE TO DO THIS!IF IT WAS ORIGINALLY SENT VIA ACS…THE OLD PEA PROCEDURES APPLY.

Go to the Header, scroll to the bottom, and look for this:

When you check the 'Post Summary Correction' box, you'll see the other options.

Then go to each HTS Line that's changed, and go to 'Edit License/Duty', scroll to the bottom, and look for this:

You'll then transmit the entry as a 'replace'.

Here are some other basic rules for PSC:- The PSC must be transmitted within 270 days of the date of entry. For entry type 01, the

entry must have a scheduled liquidation date that is in the future. For entry type 03(antidumping/countervailing duty), the entry summary must be suspended.The entry summary or previously filed PSC cannot be filed within 20 calendar days or less of thescheduled liquidation date.

- For PSCs filed outside the specified timeframes, ACE will automatically reject thetransmission. If the entry summary is within 20 days or less of the liquidation date, the filer cannot file aPSC. The filer must wait until liquidation and file a protest.

- A filer may not submit a PSC for an entry paid on a periodic monthly statement until CBP hasreceived payment for that statement, which may be up to 45 days following the entry date.

- A PSC is not permitted on an entry summary under CBP review.

- A PSC or PEA is permitted to be used for the submission of invoice(s) omitted from the entrypackage at the time of entry.

- A PSC is not permitted on informal (type 11) entries.

- PSC is not permitted to change an entry type 03 to another entry type. 28For entries requiring a change under 16.2.7 the filer must submit an ACE Entry Summary RejectionResponse Form for CBP to inactivate the ACE entry summary to enable the filer to retransmit theentry summary to ACS using the same entry number. Documents substantiating the requestshould accompany the Rejection Response Form. If CBP agrees with the request, CBP will inactivate theACE entry summary, and return a copy of the Rejection Response Form via the broker’s box at theport of entry. Filers should then transmit the ACS entry summary within two business days.The same deadlines for filing a PSC apply to filing the inactivation request.For administrative refunds on type 03 entries where a PSC was filed, ports should refer to the “PSCFiling Explanation Record” for details from the filer about the administrative refund. The filer should usethe reject response template to communicate with the port regarding the request.

- Filers are required to transmit one or more reason codes for the change, at either the header orline level, and a description of the change. See PSC CATAIR. Up to five reason codes at the headerand/or line level may be identified on a single PSC. Additional changes may be detailed in thedescription field also.

- The previous entry summary version cannot have been reconciled on a reconciliation entry.

- Changes related to reconciliation, such as flagging or unflagging an entry summary are notpermitted using PSC.

- Not every data field is eligible for PSC changes.The following data elements are not allowed to be modified in a PSC filing. Changes to these dataelements must be made using existing procedures, unless otherwise noted. In some cases, the data 29element cannot be changed once the entry information is transmitted:District/Port of EntryCargo Release Certification IndicatorConsolidated Summary IndicatorLive Entry IndicatorTrade Agreement IndicatorReconciliation Issue CodePayment Type Code

Preliminary Statement Print DatePeriodic Statement MonthStatement Client Branch IdentifierImporter of Record Number*Location of Goods CodeConsolidated Release Grouping (release datarelated to a consolidated summary)DOT Grouping (see CATAIR – OGA chapter)FDA Grouping (see CATAIR – OGA chapter)

- *In order to file a PSC for which there is also a change in the importer of record number, thefiler must first request that CBP update the importer of record number::• The importer must meet the conditions listed in 19 CFR §141.20.• The importer or broker must submit a CBP Form 3347 to the port of entry, along with acover letter requesting the change.• If CBP approves the request, CBP will make the appropriate changes in ACE and notifythe importer/broker that the changes have been made.• At this point, the filer may transmit a PSC to correct the necessary entry summary data.

- PSC does not change the data associated with a CBP Form 4811. Importers who choose tohave a different filer (other than the original entry filer) submit a PSC, should note whether a CBPForm 4811 has been submitted (if applicable).

If the PSC is accepted, and money is due, CBP will deliver a Customs Bill to the Importer for payment.If the PSC is accepted, and a refund is due, CBP will deliver a check to the Importer.

PGA’s- Participating Government Agency’s

PGA’s are the ACE version of OGA’s (Other Government Agency’s). There are many more ACE PGA’s than there are ACS OGA’s. A general summary is: EP#- Environmental Protection Agency FD#- Food and Drug—active but not mandatory now, see FDA Manual on Home Page

FS#- FSISNM#- I think national marine life/aquatic agencyDT#- NHTSA – active and mandatory now, see NHSTA Manual on Home PageAL#- Lacey Act– active and mandatory now, see NHSTA Manual on Home PageAM#- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service DataTB#- TTBAQ#- AphisOM#- Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Marine

ConservationFW#- Fish and Wildlife ServiceCP#- Consumer Products Safety CommissionDE#- Drug Enforcement Agency

If you are doing ACE Cargo Release, as of February 28th you must submit electronically via Ace PGA NHTSA and Lacey Act Info.

For the following agency’s, until we have officially programmed the interface, you can upload the following agency’s completed forms via DIS in order for CBP to verify the PGA requirements have been met. (per admin16-000321 on 4/22/16) Note, some forms need to be signed prior to uploading, others don’t as you simply have to present them to the agencies in allowed time frames.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) Fish and Wild Life Service (FWS) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pl

This is the link to the various forms that can be uploaded via DIS….http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/docs/21687_262797606/PGA_Forms_for_DIS_Final.pdf

If you do ATF…also see admin 16-000373 as it has a bit more info that I don’t understand.

Under RESOURCES THERE ARE SOME TOOLS FOR YOU:

And for FDA, which now relies heavily on ITACS-

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Admissible:ACE Cargo Release entry statuses “Admissible” and “Released” are two distinct statuses. The CBP definition of “Released” in terms of what it means for cargo/entry release has not changed. “Admissible” is a new entry status which means a carrier transmitted bill match has occurred for an ACE Cargo Release entry, there are no bill and/or entry level holds, but the variable release window has not been reached as outlined below. After an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry, CBP still retains the right to examine cargo and/or request document review prior to release. However, there is no additional action required by the filer once an “Admissible” status is achieved on an entry. If there are no subsequent holds at the entry or bill level, an “Admissible” status will change to ”Released” once the variable release window is reached. An “Admissible” entry status is only applicable if/when entries are filed outside the variable release window.

Variable Release Window = The earliest time in the lifecycle of an ACE Cargo Release entry when a “Released” status (or other entry disposition…i.e. “hold”) can be achieved and messaged to the filer and carrier. - Air: Wheels Up From Origin- Ocean: 5 Days Before Estimated Arrival Date- Rail - Northern Border: En Route From Origin- Rail - Southern Border: Arrival- Truck - Northern & Southern Border: Arrival

NOTE:

· “Intensive” and “Not Released” entry statuses are not sent to the filer until the variable release window is reached.· “Document Required”, “Pending”, and “Admissible” entry statuses are sent to the filer just as soon as they occur, even if outside the variable release window.

One USG: A “One USG” message indicates that the merchandise has arrived, that all data requiredfor entry has been submitted to the U.S. Government, that all PGAs that regulate the merchandisehave issued a may proceed and that CBP has conditionally released the merchandise from itscustody. This message is based on the data received from the trade and premised on that data beingtrue, accurate and correct. A “One US” message is always sent, even if the merchandise is notregulated by any PGA.

May Proceed: A “may proceed” message indicates that a particular PGA has determined that, forits purposes and based on the information provided through ACE, the merchandise may proceed intothe commerce of the United States, possibly subject to certain PGA restrictions, e.g., to be shippedto an exempted outlet. When the admission of merchandise is determined by more than one PGA,that shipment will require a separate “may proceed” message from each PGA that regulates themerchandise before the merchandise may proceed into the commerce. Merchandise that hasreceived a “may proceed” message from each PGA regulating the merchandise cannot proceed intothe commerce until CBP releases the merchandise. Thus, before merchandise is released into thecommerce, a CBP release and all required PGA “may proceed” messages must be received. OnceCBP has released the merchandise and all required PGA “may proceed” messages have beenreceived, a One USG message will be sent to the trade indicating the merchandise may beintroduced into the commerce. Note, however, that even after the One USG message has beenissued the merchandise is still subject to a Notice of Redelivery.

Partial Refusal: A “partial refusal” message indicates that a particular PGA has determined that aportion of the merchandise may proceed into the commerce of the United States, and that the otherportion may not proceed into the commerce.

CBP Release: A “CBP Release” message indicates that CBP has determined that the merchandisemay be released from CBP custody. All merchandise released by CBP is released conditionally, as itis subject to recall through the issuance of a Notice of Redelivery. Merchandise that is regulated byone or more PGAs may not proceed into the commerce until CBP releases the merchandise and allPGAs that regulate the merchandise have issued a may proceed message.

CBP Conditional Release: A recognition that all merchandise that is released by CBP is releasedconditionally and is subject to recall through the issuance of a CBP Notice of Redelivery.

CBP Conditional Release Period: The CBP “Conditional Release Period” is the 30-day period fromthe time of CBP release or the presentation of required samples, whichever is later. CBP may recallthe shipment to CBP custody during the conditional release period. When the importer is directed todeliver a sample to CBP or a PGA, the conditional release period will not begin until the time thesample is received at the proper location. The 30-day period may be extended by the issuance of aFDA Notice of Action.

Hold Intact: A “Hold Intact” message indicates that a particular PGA has requested an examinationof the merchandise. Hold intact is independent of a CBP Release message and may be issued by aPGA regardless of the CBP Release message. Merchandise subject to a Hold Intact message mustbe held intact, unaltered and complete and be sent to a designated location pending the PGA’sdetermination on whether the merchandise may proceed into the commerce of the UnitedStates. Merchandise that is not sent to the designated location may be subject to a CBP Notice ofRedelivery. After the merchandise reaches the designated location the PGA will determine whetherto issue a may proceed message, a partial refusal message, or a refusal message.

Under Review: An “Under Review” message indicates that one or more PGAs are reviewing theapplicable data to determine whether to issue a may proceed message or a Hold Intact message. An“Under Review” message has a direct bearing on a One USG message. A One USG message willnot be issued until the review is completed and the merchandise is determined to be admissible intothe commerce, i.e., may proceed. Any introduction of the merchandise into the commerce without aresolution of the under review by means of a may proceed message may result in a notice ofredelivery, and/or enforcement action by CBP or a PGA. Merchandise subject to an under reviewmessage may be released by CBP if it not held for examination, presentation of required data, or heldfor PGA or other purposes.

CBP REVIEW or RELEASE SUSPENDED IF you get CBP Review as an ACE Cargo Release Status it seems that thereview is often a hold or exam of some kind!   However, they don't tell youlike they do in ACS Cargo Release.

 SO, the only way you can find out is by doing checking AMS...doing a cargomanifest query by Bill of Lading number, and then checking the results tosee if there is a hold or exam.

IF there is a hold or exam, you should continue to do them occasionally to see if the exam is complete!

 Hopefully CBP will start notifying via ACE Cargo Release Results!

Rejected: A “Rejected” message indicates that the entry has been rejected and returned to the filerfor correction and/or the inclusion of required data and information.

Refused: A “Refused” message indicates that CBP or a PGA have determined that merchandisemay not be admitted into the commerce of the United States for consumption. In some cases, themerchandise will have to be destroyed or exported. In other cases, the merchandise may be movedin-bond or warehoused until the ultimate disposition.

Documents Required: A “Documents Required” message indicates that CBP and/or a PGA isrequesting the production of certain documents or data needed before a CBP Release or PGA mayproceed decision can be made.

Intensive Exam:

An “Intensive Exam” message from CBP directs the merchandise to be delivered toa designated examination facility or site for actual physical examination. Merchandise so directedremains in CBP custody and may only be moved under bond. The CBP conditional release periodwill not begin until CBP releases the merchandise.

Sample Required: A “Sample Required” message indicates that CBP and/or a PGA has directedthat a sample of the merchandise be sent to a particular examination facility or laboratory site forinspection or examination. The CBP conditional release period will not begin until the sample isreceived at the proper location. Note that the conditional release period may be extended if FDAissues a Notice of Action.

No Bill Match: This should be a common response if your entry is covering a Southern Border Truck crossing, as you file your entry prior to the trucker posting the bill in eManifest. Once they post the bill, there will be a match.

If you’re entry is not covering a Southern Border Truck crossing, it’s time to research the bills you reported (Cargo Manifest Queries, contact carriers, contact client rep, etc). See CARGO RELEASE UPDATE instructions above.