According to CBP's ACE ABI CATAIR Change Record for 2011, the Importer/Consignee Create/Update chapter was updated on March 16, 2011 to correct output record descriptions. This chapter provides input and output record layouts for ABI filers to add information to or update existing name and address information in the Importer/Consignee File. This process was previously identified with CBP Form (CBPF) 5106 (Notification of Importer's Number or Notice of Change of Name or Address).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated (April 2011) version of its comprehensive document on the Automated Commercial Environment entitled "ACE Frequently Asked Questions."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.
The International Trade Data System Board's recent fiscal year 2010 report on the status of ITDS states that it has completed a pilot on using product codes in import transactions involving toys, and that it was conducting other pilots that involve imported cut flowers and meat products.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.
Registration is now open for the American Association of Exporters and Importers’ (AAEI) 90th Annual Conference, which will be held on June 5-7, 2011 in New York. Among others, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Bureau of Industry and Security Undersecretary Eric Hirschhorn, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection ACE Executive Director Cindy Allen are expected to speak at the conference.
The International Trade Data System Board's fiscal year 2010 report on the status of ITDS states that while there is funding for the FY 2011 top three priorities, additional funds will be needed for the Participating Government Agency “shared requirements” envisioned for ACE Cargo Release.
On March 16, 2011, CBP Commissioner Bersin and other CBP leaders held a series of roundtable discussions with private sector trade representatives on the topics of account management, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), FTZs, etc.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of its spreadsheet of ACE ESAR A2.2 (Initial Entry Types) programming issues.
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):