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Getting Started With Automated Systems * Trade * Basic Importing and Exporting * Forced Labor * Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) * ACE and Automated Systems * How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) * ACE Portal Modernization * Getting Started with Automated Systems * ACE Electronic Export Manifest Information and Requirements * ACE Import Manifest Documentation * Introduction to an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Applying for an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Managing an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Introduction to the Automated Export System (AES) * ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) * Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) * ACE Frequently Asked Questions * ACE Support * ACE Training and Reference Guides * Business Transformation and Innovation Division * Trade Support Network * ACE Deployments * Drawback Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest: Phase 1 * Ocean House Bill of Lading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources * Green Trade Strategy * Programs and Administration * Priority Trade Issues * Rulings and Legal Decisions * Stakeholder Engagement * CBP Trade News Snapshot * Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act * Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) * Centers of Excellence and Expertise * AMS Air Features * CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System * Cybersecurity Resiliency * General Resources * The Truth Behind Counterfeits TRADE * Basic Importing and Exporting * Forced Labor * Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) * ACE and Automated Systems * How to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) * ACE Portal Modernization * Getting Started with Automated Systems * ACE Electronic Export Manifest Information and Requirements * ACE Import Manifest Documentation * Introduction to an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Applying for an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Managing an ACE Secure Data Portal Account * Introduction to the Automated Export System (AES) * ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) * Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) * ACE Frequently Asked Questions * ACE Support * ACE Training and Reference Guides * Business Transformation and Innovation Division * Trade Support Network * ACE Deployments * Drawback Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * Enhancements to ACE Truck Manifest: Phase 1 * Ocean House Bill of Lading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources * Green Trade Strategy * Programs and Administration * Priority Trade Issues * Rulings and Legal Decisions * Stakeholder Engagement * CBP Trade News Snapshot * Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act * Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) * Centers of Excellence and Expertise * AMS Air Features * CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System * Cybersecurity Resiliency * General Resources * The Truth Behind Counterfeits GETTING STARTED WITH CBP AUTOMATED SYSTEMS To get started with CBP automated systems, there are two important components to become familiar with: 1. ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) Communication framework that provides standards for exchanging data via any electronic means. 2. ACE SECURE DATA PORTAL Free, web-based access point designed to connect CBP, trade partners and Partner Government Agencies. The table below provides details on what activities may be conducted through both components. Similarly, before filing data to ACE users should be familiar with associated business processes, procedures, and rules that govern filing data in ACE through both EDI and the Portal. These area available through the ACE Entry Summary Process and Policy and ACE Cargo Release Business Process pages. Additionally, videos and guides are available on the ACE Portal, manifest, and reports through the ACE Training page. Activity ACE via EDI Interfaces ACE Portal Send Importer Security Filing Data *Only low volume through Portal (less than 12 per year) ✓ ✓ File an Import Air, Ocean, or Rail Manifest ✓ File an Import Truck Manifest ✓ ✓ File an Electronic Inbond ✓ ✓ via Truck Manifest File an Entry ✓ File an Entry Summary ✓ File an E214 ✓ File a Protest ✓ File Liquidations, Reconciliations or Drawback requests ✓ Run Reports ✓ Create Blanket Declarations ✓ Submit Supporting Documents for Release ( CBP and PGA Forms) ✓ DIS Submit Supporting Documents for Entry Summary (CBP and PGA Forms) ✓ DIS ✓ Upload Forms Respond to Request for Documents (CBP Forms 28, 29, 4647) ✓ DIS ✓ Manage Account and Periodic Monthly Statement Information ✓ ✓ via ACE Reports Manage Account and Daily Statement Information ✓ ✓ via ACE Reports Make Post Summary Corrections ✓ File Export Air, Ocean and Rail Manifest Pilots in Progress! 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