USA Node – 04 ACE Air Frequently Asked...

ACE Air #

What is ACE Air? #

A: The CBP legacy system was known as AMS Air. Later CBP upgraded and moved the AMS Air system platform to ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) platform. CBP refers to the AMS Air system as ACE AIR or ACE eManifest.

ACE Air allows carriers to “arrive” an in-bond shipment and to file in-bond, permit to proceed, and local transfers electronically.

What is Automated Commercial Environment (ACE AIR eManifest) system? #

A: It is a cargo manifest release and cargo notification system for air carriers, freight forwarders, importers and warehouse operators. ACE Air eManifest is faster, more reliable and efficient as it does not rely on paper documentation but on the electronic exchange of waybill and airline routing data.

Which parties are required to participate in the CBP Air AMS (ACE Air) program? #

A: All air carriers landing at the US airports with commercial cargo are required to file manifest details.

What is the timeframe on filing the ACE AIR eManifest? #

A: At least 4 hours before the arrival of the aircraft. For flight of less than 4 hours, the time of submission should be at ”wheels up” or when the aircraft departs the last foreign airport departure.

What includes the ACE AIR eManifest details? #

AMS Air bill type:
Master (for shipment consolidations)
Simple
House
AWB Prefix1st US airport of arrival
Arrival Date
Package Tracking #
Cargo Description
Marks & Numbers
AWB #

Nominated Agent (If the airline is not providing the HAWB details)
Shipper & Consignee
FDA indicator (yes/no)
Piece Count
Weight (LBS or KGS)
Airline IATA or ICAO code
Flight #
The airline terminal operator
Airport of Origin

What other parties may voluntarily transmit ACE AIR House Airway Bill details? #

Importer or Customs Brokers identified by an ABI filer Code. These parties must also have an importer bond.

Warehouse or CFS (Container Freight Station)

Express Consignment Carrier Facility (ECCF)

Can a freight forwarder submit HAWB data directly to CBP? #

A: No, freight forwarder can not participate to submit the HAWB data directly to CBP. Only a freight forwarder that also acts as a customs broker, CFS or ECCF may participate in the ACE Air program.

How to get started filing ACE AIR data directly to CBP? #

A: The 1st step is to make sure you are a party that eligible to join the Ace Air program. 2nd is to complete the CBP LOI (Letter of Intent)

What are the ACE AIR eManifest import message types? #

Freight Report Inbound (FRI)
To report inbound-U.S. air shipment (non-consolidated, consolidation air waybill) with scheduled arrival information and associated consolidated (house) shipment information to CBP pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002.

Freight Express Inbound (FXI)
To report consignment and arrival information of express courier shipments at a courier hub or an express consignment carrier facility pursuant to CBP regulations 19 CFR 128 Express Consignments and 19 CFR 122.48a Electronic information for air cargo required in advance of arrival.

Freight Report Change (FRC)
To amend previously accepted air shipment information or provide initial air waybill information subsequent to the time frame for presenting inbound-U.S. air shipment information electronically to CBP (19 CFR 122.48a (b) Time frame for presenting data.

Freight Express Change (FXC)
To amend previously accepted express air shipment information or provide initial air waybill information subsequent to the time frame for presenting inbound-U.S. air shipment information electronically to CBP pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 CBP regulations 19 CFR 122.48a Electronic information for air cargo required in advance of arrival and 19 CFR 128.21 Manifest requirements (a) Additional information. Customs Automated Manifest Interface Requirements – Air Import ACE Air Import – November 2016 Table of Contents TOC-2

Freight Report Cancellation (FRX)
To cancel a previously accepted air waybill or consolidated (house) shipment information.

Freight Express Cancellation (FXX)
To cancel a previously accepted express air shipment information.

Freight Status Notification (FSN)
To notify the ACE Air business entity(s) providing initial air shipment information and/or onward air carrier or cargo terminal operator (Deconsolidator/Container Freight Station operator participating in ACE Air) of an action taken by CBP or another government agency or, to notify CBP of the status of air shipments previously authorized for transfer (in-bond or within port).

Freight Status Information (FSI)
To notify the AWB nominated agent not in possession of the cargo (freight forwarder) of an action taken by CBP or another government agency.

Flight Departure Message (FDM)
To notify CBP of actual flight departure liftoff date and UTC time from the last foreign airport enroute to the United States.

Freight Error Report (FER)
To notify the message originator of an error(s) in a previous message to CBP.

Freight Status Query (FSQ)
To request the status on an air waybill.

Freight Status Conditions (FSC)
To respond to queries (FSQ) generated by ACE Air participants.

 

T86 #

Is Entry Type 86 filing mandatory? #

Answer: No, Entry Type 86 is a voluntary test. The release from manifest process will continue to be an option for filing entry on de minimis shipments.

Will Entry Type 86 have an associated entry number? #

Answer: Yes, Entry Type 86 will have an entry number.

Will Entry Type 86 have an associated entry number? #

Answer: Yes, entry Type 86 will have an entry number.

Who can file Entry Type 86? #

Answer: An owner, or purchaser of a Section 321 low-valued shipment, or, when appropriately designated, a customs broker appointed by an owner, purchaser, or consignee. Note that consignees may only file by appointing a customs broker to act as the importer of record (IOR) for the shipment.

Will an IOR number be required for Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Providing an IOR number is conditional for Entry Type 86, subject to applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.

Is a power of attorney required for brokers to file Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Yes, for purposes of this test customs brokers must be authorized to conduct customs business on behalf of the owner, purchaser, or consignee of eligible shipments through a valid power of attorney.

Is filing an Entry Type 86 considered customs business? #

Answer: Yes, filing an Entry Type 86 is considered customs business due to the classification of the merchandise within a shipment at the 10-digit level of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule if the United States.

Do duties, taxes and fees, apply to Entry Type 86? #

Answer: No. Shipments qualifying for Entry Type 86 are not subject to duties, taxes and fees. If the shipment requires fee collection (e.g. agricultural fees), filers must file a Type 01 Consumption or Type 11 Informal entry.

How is the value of de minimis determined? #

Answer: To qualify for Entry Type 86, the goods must have an aggregate fair retail value of $800 or less in the country of shipment.

Is there a bond requirement for Entry Type 86? #

Answer: There is no bond requirement for Entry Type 86. However, if CBP determines a shipment does not qualify for de minimis treatment and requires formal entry, a bond will be required to file an Type 01 Consumption Entry.

Can Entry Type 86 be filed at any commercial port of entry? #

Answer: Yes. Brokers filing an Entry Type 86 on behalf of others must possess the proper permit.

How will CBP validate the “one shipment, per person, per day, not to exceed $800” requirement? #

Answer: CBP’s expectation for all filers and self-filers participating in the test to exercise reasonable care, and fulfill their responsibility of complying with the statutory limitation for de minimis pursuant to 19 USC 1321.

Can a shipment be broken up to take advantage of the $800 duty free treatment? #

Answer: No. Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 10.151, if a port director has reason to believe that a “shipment is one of several lots covered by a single order or contract and that it was sent separately for the express purpose of securing free entry,” he must not accord duty free treatment to the shipment.

Can multiple shipments be consolidated into one Entry Type 86? #

Answer: No, multiple shipments cannot be consolidated into one Entry Type 86. Only a simple one master house or bill can be provided on an Entry Type 86.

Is Entry Type 86 applicable to all PGAS? #

Answer: Entry Type 86 will be applicable to any PGA regulated commodity that requires a PGA message set, including those that have associated disclaims. Entry Type 86 is not available to PGA regulated commodities that require fee collection.

What is the difference between the current processing of de minimis shipments and Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Currently, shipments qualifying for de minimis treatment are subject to the release from manifest process, which cannot be used for PGA regulated commodities. Entry Type 86 will instead allow filing through ABI and can be used for PGA regulated commodities.

Are there goods that are not permitted be filed under Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Yes. Goods subject to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), goods subject to quota, certain tobacco and alcohol products, and goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code, are not permitted to be filed under Entry Type 86.

Can I file an Entry Type 86 for a Chapter 98 (special classification provisions) commodity? #

Answer: Filing an Entry Type 86 for a Chapter 98 commodity is permitted. In certain cases, a subheading under Chapter 98 is the only Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification that can be provided. However, if the goods can be classified under Chapters 1-97, please utilize those HTSUS numbers. The intent of collecting HTSUS data is for CBP to identify what goods are entering the United States under de minimis provisions. When utilizing Chapter 98, please be cognizant that certain goods, such as those subject to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), goods subject to quota, certain tobacco and alcohol products, and goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code, are not permitted to be filed under Entry Type 86. In these cases, formal entry may be required.

Can I file an Entry Type 86 for a Chapter 99 (temporary legislation; temporary modifications pursuant to trade agreements legislation; additional import restrictions pursuant to Section 22 of the agricultural adjustment act, as amended) commodity? #

Answer: Filing an Entry Type 86 for a Chapter 99 commodity may be permitted if the underlying Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States number, that is classified under Chapters 1-97, is provided. When utilizing Chapter 99, please be cognizant that certain goods such as subject to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), goods subject to quota, certain tobacco and alcohol products, and goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code, are not permitted to be filed under Entry Type 86. In these cases, formal entry may be required.

Will an entry subject to Section 301 duties be allowed for Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Yes, barring subsequent notice to the contrary, an entry that is subject to Section 301 that meets de minimis requirements may currently be filed as an Entry Type 86.

Will an entry subject to Section 201 be allowed for Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Yes, an entry that is subject to Section 201 may be filed as an Entry Type 86.

Will an entry subject to 232 be allowed for Entry Type 86? #

Answer: Yes, an entry that is subject to 232 that meets de minimis requirements will be able to be filed as an Entry Type 86. Note that merchandise subject to a quota does not qualify for the de minimis exemption, nor is it eligible for informal entry procedures.

Can an Entry Type 86 be corrected? #

Answer: Yes, an Entry Type 86 can be corrected prior to release.

Can a post summary correction (PSC) be filed for an Entry Type 86? #

Answer: No, a PSC cannot be filed for an Entry Type 86.

Can an Entry Type 86 be cancelled? #

Answer: Yes, an Entry Type 86 can be cancelled.

Source: Entry Type 86 Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

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