81_FR_32438 81 FR 32339 - Notice Announcing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as the Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System for Processing Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings

81 FR 32339 - Notice Announcing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as the Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System for Processing Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 99 (May 23, 2016)

Page Range32339-32340
FR Document2016-12067

This document announces that the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will be the sole electronic data interchange (EDI) system authorized by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for processing electronic entry and entry summary filings associated with most entry types. This document also announces that the Automated Commercial System (ACS) will no longer be a CBP- authorized EDI system for purposes of processing the electronic filings specified in this notice.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 99 (Monday, May 23, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 99 (Monday, May 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32339-32340]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12067]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Notice Announcing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as 
the Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System for 
Processing Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: General notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that the Automated Commercial 
Environment (ACE) will be the sole electronic data interchange (EDI) 
system authorized by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) for processing electronic entry and entry summary 
filings associated with most entry types. This document also announces 
that the Automated Commercial System (ACS) will no longer be a CBP-
authorized EDI system for purposes of processing the electronic filings 
specified in this notice.

DATES: Effective: July 23, 2016. ACE will be the sole CBP-authorized 
EDI system for processing electronic entry and entry summary filings of 
certain entry types, and ACS will no longer be a CBP-authorized EDI 
system for purposes of processing the electronic filings specified in 
this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions related to this notice may 
be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line identifier 
reading ``ACS to ACE July 23, 2016 transition''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

Statutory Authority

    Section 484 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1484), 
establishes the requirement for importers of record to make entry for 
merchandise to be imported into the customs territory of the United 
States. Customs entry information is used by U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to determine 
whether merchandise may be released from CBP custody. Importers of 
record are also obligated to complete the entry by filing an entry 
summary declaring the value, classification, rate of duty applicable to 
the merchandise and such other information as is necessary for CBP to 
properly assess duties, collect accurate statistics and determine 
whether any other applicable requirement of law is met.
    The customs entry requirements were amended by Title VI of the 
North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-
182, 107 Stat. 2057, December 8, 1993), commonly known as the Customs 
Modernization Act, or Mod Act. In particular, section 637 of the Mod 
Act amended section 484(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1484(a)(1)(A)) by revising the requirement to make and complete customs 
entry by submitting documentation to CBP to allow, in the alternative, 
the electronic transmission of such entry information pursuant to a 
CBP-authorized electronic data interchange (EDI) system. CBP created 
the Automated Commercial System (ACS) to track, control, and process 
all commercial goods imported into the United States. CBP established 
the specific requirements and procedures for the electronic filing of 
entry and entry summary data for imported merchandise through the 
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) to ACS.

Transition From ACS to ACE

    In an effort to modernize the business processes essential to 
securing U.S. borders, facilitating the flow of legitimate shipments, 
and targeting illicit goods pursuant to the Mod Act and the Security 
and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-347, 
120 Stat. 1884), CBP developed the Automated Commercial Environment 
(ACE) to eventually replace ACS as the CBP-authorized EDI system. Over 
the last several years, CBP has tested ACE and provided significant 
public outreach to ensure that the trade community is fully aware of 
the transition from ACS to ACE.
    On February 19, 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 
13659, Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses, 
in order to reduce supply chain barriers to commerce while continuing 
to protect our national security, public health and safety, the 
environment, and natural resources. See 79 FR 10657 (February 25, 
2014). Pursuant to EO 13659, a deadline of December 31, 2016, was 
established for participating Federal agencies to have capabilities, 
agreements, and other requirements in place to utilize the 
International Trade Data System (ITDS) and supporting systems, such as 
ACE, as the primary means of receiving from users the standard set of 
data and other relevant documentation (exclusive of applications for 
permits, licenses, or certifications) required for the release of 
imported cargo and clearance of cargo for export.
    On October 13, 2015, CBP published an Interim Final Rule in the 
Federal Register (80 FR 61278) that designated ACE as a CBP-authorized 
EDI system. The designation of ACE as a CBP-authorized EDI system was 
effective November 1, 2015. In the Interim Final Rule, CBP stated that 
ACS would be phased out and anticipated that ACS would no longer be 
supported for entry and entry summary filing by the end of February 
2016. Filers were encouraged to adjust their business practices so that

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they would be prepared when ACS was decommissioned.
    CBP has developed a staggered transition strategy for 
decommissioning ACS. The first two phases of the transition were 
announced in a Federal Register notice on February 29, 2016. (81 FR 
10264). The third phase of the transition was announced in a Federal 
Register notice on May 16, 2016. (81 FR 30320). This notice announces 
the fourth phase of the transition. In this phase, CBP will 
decommission ACS for most entry and entry summary filings.

ACE as the Sole CBP-Authorized EDI System for the Processing of Certain 
Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings

    This notice announces that, effective July 23, 2016, ACE will be 
the sole CBP-authorized EDI system for the electronic entry and entry 
summary filings listed below, for all filers. These electronic filings 
must be formatted for submission in ACE, and will no longer be accepted 
in ACS.

 01--Consumption--Free and Dutiable
 02--Consumption--Quota/Visa
 03--Consumption--Antidumping/Countervailing Duty
 06--Consumption--Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
 07--Consumption--Antidumping/Countervailing Duty and Quota/
Visa Combination
 11--Informal--Free and Dutiable
 12--Informal--Quota/Visa (other than textiles)
 21--Warehouse
 22--Re-Warehouse
 23--Temporary Importation Bond (TIB)
 31--Warehouse Withdrawal--Consumption
 32--Warehouse Withdrawal--Quota
 34--Warehouse Withdrawal--Antidumping/Countervailing Duty
 38--Warehouse Withdrawal--Antidumping/Countervailing Duty & 
Quota/Visa Combination
 51--Defense Contract Administration Service Region (DCASR)
 52--Government--Dutiable
 61--Immediate Transportation
 62--Transportation and Exportation
 63--Immediate Exportation
 69--Transit (Rail only)
 70--Multi-Transit (Rail only)

ACS as the Sole CBP-Authorized EDI System for the Processing of Certain 
Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings

    Electronic entry and entry summary filings for the following entry 
types must continue to be filed only in ACS. CBP will publish a 
subsequent Federal Register Notice in the future when these entry and 
entry summary filings will be transitioned in ACE.

 08--NAFTA Duty Deferral
 09--Reconciliation Summary
 41--Direct Identification Manufacturing Drawback
 42--Direct Identification Unused Merchandise Drawback
 43--Rejected Merchandise Drawback
 44--Substitution Manufacturer Drawback
 45--Substitution Unused Merchandise Drawback
 46--Other Drawback

Due to Low Shipment Volume, Filings for the Following Entry Types Will 
Not Be Automated in Either ACS or ACE

 04--Appraisement
 05--Vessel--Repair
 24--Trade Fair
 25--Permanent Exhibition
 26--Warehouse--Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) (Admission)
 33--Aircraft and Vessel Supply (For Immediate Exportation)
 64--Barge Movement
 65--Permit to Proceed
 66--Baggage

    Dated: May 18, 2016.
R. Gil Kerlikowske,
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-12067 Filed 5-20-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 99 / Monday, May 23, 2016 / Notices 32339 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ACTION: General notice. alternative, the electronic transmission Agenda: To review and evaluate grant of such entry information pursuant to a applications. SUMMARY: This document announces CBP-authorized electronic data Place: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, that the Automated Commercial interchange (EDI) system. CBP created 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311. Environment (ACE) will be the sole Contact Person: Leonid V. Tsap, Ph.D., the Automated Commercial System electronic data interchange (EDI) system (ACS) to track, control, and process all Scientific Review Officer, Center for authorized by the Commissioner of U.S. Scientific Review, National Institutes of commercial goods imported into the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) United States. CBP established the Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5128, MSC 7854, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– for processing electronic entry and entry specific requirements and procedures 2507, tsapl@csr.nih.gov. summary filings associated with most for the electronic filing of entry and Name of Committee: Biobehavioral and entry types. This document also entry summary data for imported Behavioral Processes Integrated Review announces that the Automated merchandise through the Automated Group; Adult Psychopathology and Disorders Commercial System (ACS) will no Broker Interface (ABI) to ACS. of Aging Study Section. longer be a CBP-authorized EDI system Date: June 23–24, 2016. for purposes of processing the electronic Transition From ACS to ACE Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. filings specified in this notice. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant In an effort to modernize the business DATES: Effective: July 23, 2016. ACE will processes essential to securing U.S. applications. be the sole CBP-authorized EDI system borders, facilitating the flow of Place: Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. for processing electronic entry and entry legitimate shipments, and targeting Contact Person: Serena Chu, Ph.D., summary filings of certain entry types, illicit goods pursuant to the Mod Act Scientific Review Officer, BBBP IRG, Center and ACS will no longer be a CBP- and the Security and Accountability for for Scientific Review, National Institutes of authorized EDI system for purposes of Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3178, processing the electronic filings 109–347, 120 Stat. 1884), CBP MSC 7848, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 500– specified in this notice. developed the Automated Commercial 5829, sechu@csr.nih.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Environment (ACE) to eventually Name of Committee: Genes, Genomes, and Questions related to this notice may be replace ACS as the CBP-authorized EDI Genetics Integrated Review Group; emailed to ASKACE@cbp.dhs.gov with Prokaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology system. Over the last several years, CBP Study Section. the subject line identifier reading ‘‘ACS has tested ACE and provided significant Date: June 23–24, 2016. to ACE July 23, 2016 transition’’. public outreach to ensure that the trade Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: community is fully aware of the Agenda: To review and evaluate grant transition from ACS to ACE. applications. Background On February 19, 2014, President Place: Renaissance M Street Hotel, 1143 Statutory Authority Obama issued Executive Order (EO) New Hampshire Avenue NW., Washington, 13659, Streamlining the Export/Import DC 20037. Section 484 of the Tariff Act of 1930, Contact Person: Dominique Lorang-Leins, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1484), Process for America’s Businesses, in Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National establishes the requirement for order to reduce supply chain barriers to Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific importers of record to make entry for commerce while continuing to protect Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5108, merchandise to be imported into the our national security, public health and MSC 7766, Bethesda, MD 20892, customs territory of the United States. safety, the environment, and natural 301.326.9721, Lorangd@mail.nih.gov. Customs entry information is used by resources. See 79 FR 10657 (February (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance U.S. Customs and Border Protection 25, 2014). Pursuant to EO 13659, a Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; (CBP) and Partner Government Agencies deadline of December 31, 2016, was 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, (PGAs) to determine whether established for participating Federal 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, agencies to have capabilities, 93.846-93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National merchandise may be released from CBP custody. Importers of record are also agreements, and other requirements in Institutes of Health, HHS) obligated to complete the entry by filing place to utilize the International Trade Dated: May 17, 2016. an entry summary declaring the value, Data System (ITDS) and supporting Natasha M. Copeland, classification, rate of duty applicable to systems, such as ACE, as the primary Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory the merchandise and such other means of receiving from users the Committee Policy. information as is necessary for CBP to standard set of data and other relevant [FR Doc. 2016–12022 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am] properly assess duties, collect accurate documentation (exclusive of BILLING CODE 4140–01–P statistics and determine whether any applications for permits, licenses, or other applicable requirement of law is certifications) required for the release of met. imported cargo and clearance of cargo DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND The customs entry requirements were for export. SECURITY amended by Title VI of the North On October 13, 2015, CBP published American Free Trade Agreement an Interim Final Rule in the Federal U.S. Customs and Border Protection Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103–182, Register (80 FR 61278) that designated Notice Announcing the Automated 107 Stat. 2057, December 8, 1993), ACE as a CBP-authorized EDI system. Commercial Environment (ACE) as the commonly known as the Customs The designation of ACE as a CBP- Modernization Act, or Mod Act. In authorized EDI system was effective sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System for particular, section 637 of the Mod Act November 1, 2015. In the Interim Final Processing Electronic Entry and Entry amended section 484(a)(1)(A) of the Rule, CBP stated that ACS would be Summary Filings Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. phased out and anticipated that ACS 1484(a)(1)(A)) by revising the would no longer be supported for entry AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border requirement to make and complete and entry summary filing by the end of Protection, Department of Homeland customs entry by submitting February 2016. 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32340 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 99 / Monday, May 23, 2016 / Notices they would be prepared when ACS was entry and entry summary filings will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: decommissioned. transitioned in ACE. Information about the Cybersecurity CBP has developed a staggered • 08—NAFTA Duty Deferral Information Sharing Act of 2015 and transition strategy for decommissioning • 09—Reconciliation Summary Automated Indicator Sharing can be ACS. The first two phases of the • 41—Direct Identification found at: https://www.dhs.gov/ais. transition were announced in a Federal Manufacturing Drawback FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Register notice on February 29, 2016. • 42—Direct Identification Unused you have questions concerning the (81 FR 10264). The third phase of the Merchandise Drawback meeting, please contact transition was announced in a Federal • 43—Rejected Merchandise Drawback cisaimplementation@HQ.DHS.GOV or Register notice on May 16, 2016. (81 FR • 44—Substitution Manufacturer Robert Hopkins, Director, External 30320). This notice announces the Drawback Affairs, Office of Cybersecurity and fourth phase of the transition. In this • 45—Substitution Unused Communications, Department of phase, CBP will decommission ACS for Merchandise Drawback Homeland Security, Robert.Hopkins@ most entry and entry summary filings. • 46—Other Drawback hq.dhs.gov or (703) 235–5788. ACE as the Sole CBP-Authorized EDI Due to Low Shipment Volume, Filings Background and Purpose System for the Processing of Certain for the Following Entry Types Will Not Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Be Automated in Either ACS or ACE On December 18, 2015, the President Filings signed into law the Cybersecurity Act of • 04—Appraisement 2015 as a part of the FY16 omnibus This notice announces that, effective • 05—Vessel—Repair spending bill. Both Congress and the July 23, 2016, ACE will be the sole CBP- • 24—Trade Fair White House were active on the issue of authorized EDI system for the electronic • 25—Permanent Exhibition • 26—Warehouse—Foreign Trade Zone cybersecurity during 2015, with entry and entry summary filings listed multiple bills passed in each chamber. below, for all filers. These electronic (FTZ) (Admission) • 33—Aircraft and Vessel Supply (For The resulting law included in the filings must be formatted for submission omnibus spending legislation reflects a in ACE, and will no longer be accepted Immediate Exportation) • 64—Barge Movement reconciliation of the cybersecurity bills in ACS. passed in the House and Senate in 2015. • 65—Permit to Proceed • 01—Consumption—Free and Dutiable • 66—Baggage Title I, the Cybersecurity Information • 02—Consumption—Quota/Visa Sharing Act (CISA), authorizes • 03—Consumption—Antidumping/ Dated: May 18, 2016. companies to voluntarily share cyber Countervailing Duty R. Gil Kerlikowske, threat indicators and defensive • 06—Consumption—Foreign Trade Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border measures with the Federal Government, Zone (FTZ) Protection. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial • 07—Consumption—Antidumping/ [FR Doc. 2016–12067 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am] (SLTT) entities, and other private sector Countervailing Duty and Quota/Visa BILLING CODE 9111–14–P entities through a capability and process Combination established by DHS. The law also: • 11—Informal—Free and Dutiable • Provides liability protection to • 12—Informal—Quota/Visa (other than DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND private sector entities for information textiles) SECURITY shared in accordance with the law; • 21—Warehouse • Directs DHS to share private sector [Docket No. DHS–2015–0017] • 22—Re-Warehouse cyber threat indicators and defensive • 23—Temporary Importation Bond Notice of Public Workshop Regarding measures in an automated and real-time (TIB) the Cybersecurity Information Sharing manner with Federal departments and • 31—Warehouse Withdrawal— Act of 2015 Implementation agencies for cybersecurity purposes; Consumption • 32—Warehouse Withdrawal—Quota • Establishes measures to ensure that AGENCY: National Protection and • 34—Warehouse Withdrawal— cybersecurity information received, Programs Directorate, DHS. Antidumping/Countervailing Duty retained, or shared by the DHS ACTION: Notice of public workshop. • 38—Warehouse Withdrawal— mechanism will not violate the privacy Antidumping/Countervailing Duty & SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland or civil liberties of individuals, under Quota/Visa Combination Security (DHS) announces a public procedures jointly drafted by the • 51—Defense Contract Administration workshop on Thursday, June 9, 2016 to Department of Justice and DHS; Service Region (DCASR) discuss information sharing as related to • Protects shared information from • 52—Government—Dutiable Title I of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, public disclosure; and • 61—Immediate Transportation the Cybersecurity Information Sharing • Sunsets the provisions for these • 62—Transportation and Exportation Act. information sharing measures in 10 • 63—Immediate Exportation DATES: The workshop will be held on years. • 69—Transit (Rail only) The CISA establishes an additional Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. • 70—Multi-Transit (Rail only) statutory basis for the Department’s to 4:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting may information sharing efforts with the ACS as the Sole CBP-Authorized EDI conclude before the allotted time if all Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) System for the Processing of Certain matters for discussion have been initiative, which enables real-time sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Electronic Entry and Entry Summary addressed. sharing of cyber threat indicators Filings ADDRESSES: The meeting location is the between DHS and stakeholders in the Electronic entry and entry summary Navy League of the United States, 2300 public and private sectors. The DHS filings for the following entry types Wilson Boulevard, #200, Arlington, VA real-time sharing process (and the web must continue to be filed only in ACS. 22201. 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Document Created: 2018-02-07 15:07:52
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionGeneral notice.
DatesEffective: July 23, 2016. ACE will be the sole CBP-authorized EDI system for processing electronic entry and entry summary filings of certain entry types, and ACS will no longer be a CBP-authorized EDI system for purposes of processing the electronic filings specified in this notice.
ContactQuestions related to this notice may be emailed to ASKA[email protected] with the subject line identifier reading ``ACS to ACE July 23, 2016 transition''.
FR Citation81 FR 32339 
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