US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
The US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the primary system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the US government determines admissibility. Managed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). ACE serves as the Single Window for international trade data. The International Trade Data System (ITDS) integrates 49 participating government agencies through ACE. Key requirements include advance cargo information (10+2 rule for ocean, ACAS for air), entry filing, export declarations, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) data requirements. All import/export transactions must be filed electronically through ACE.
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Framework Domains (3)
ABI
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USACE-2 | ABI, Entry Types, Modes of Transport |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USACE-3 | Records, Compliance Audits, AEO/CTPAT |
ISF
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USACE-1 | Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Advance Cargo Information |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements?
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements is a compliance framework from United States (CBP) with 3 domains and 3 controls. The US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the primary system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the US government determines admissibility. Managed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). ACE serves as the Single Window for international trade data. The International Trade Data System (ITDS) integrates 49 participating government agencies through ACE. Key requirements include advance cargo information (10+2 rule for ocean, ACAS for air), entry filing, export declarations, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) data requirements. All import/export transactions must be filed electronically through ACE. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements have?
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements has 3 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are ABI (1 controls), Compliance (1 controls), ISF (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements map to?
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