QUESTION: Has anyone been able to run an ACE report to see any time an importer may be listed as the ultimate consignee regardless if they were the importer of record or not? The only reports I am able to run are limited to only those entries where I am the IOR. ************ Answers: I […]
QUESTION: It seems that the FTR can sometimes be a labyrinth of contradictory provisions, eliminating a reporting requirement in one section only to have it overruled and reinstated in a different section. Section 30.2(d)(3) notwithstanding, is there ever a situation when intangibles such as software downloads over the Internet would require reporting in ACE? ========= […]
QUESTION: I was just notified by my broker that 248 tariffs were added to PGAs and some affect us. Where can we get this information when it becomes available instead of finding out from my broker when they’re processing the entry? ========== Answers: You have several options. They are: Sign up for CSMS. CSMS did […]
QUESTION: We are in the process of reviewing ACE’s reporting capabilities to see how we can maximize use of the data in the ACE system. Can anyone suggest any specific reports which they have found to be very useful for managing their import and/or export business? We are open to all suggestions. ========== Answer: I’ll […]
QUESTION: If an entry that should have been flagged for value was erroneously not flagged can the value be corrected via a PSC if the error was discovered after the summary date? My understanding that Reconciliation and Prior Disclosure are the only options for adjustments to value. I am confirming that this is correct. ========== […]
QUESTION: I’ve been trying to run a comprehensive import report for year 2016 in ACE. So far, the closest report available to me is AM-071 which includes the Filer ID (or Entry# is fine), the Mode of Transportation, and the Country of Origin. In addition to those column headers, I’m looking to dial in […]
QUESTION: I tried to delete some names on ACE portal and I was not able to find the delete button. I looked in every possible location on ACE Portal. I tried to call ACE Support and left a message but no one called me back. Can any of the members help direct me to the […]
QUESTION: I am an importer with several different IOR numbers. At the time of my ACE registration I was only permitted to include 3 IOR numbers. I have since then requested the addition of my remaining IOR numbers. It was July of last year to be exact! I have even sent in the hand signed […]
QUESTION: Is there a way to check any US Customs site (ACE? Elsewhere?) to see if we have any outstanding debt owed to CBP for supplemental duties? We got a 2nd notice on a bill ($3.31) that was overlooked and now Finance is nervous. ************** Answers: Call CBP’s finance department. Ran into the same thing […]
QUESTION: I am hoping the membership can provide some advice about adding MPF and HMF to an ACE report. I am running the ESM-7008 report. I switch the report from reading to design mode. select edit data provider, select financials, select collection, add merchandise processing fee and harbor maintenance fee to the result objects, […]
QUESTION: Have any of you noticed that your routed exports disappeared after the implementation of ACE? We are not certain if it is something we are doing or not doing, but all reports for routed exports are coming up blank. We did not have this issue before the transition to ACE. We find it odd […]
QUESTION: I am auditing my import entries under ACE Reporting AM008. Most of my brokers entries are there. However, I was alarmed to see very few and missing many from express couriers which I know we have made several entries. My questions to the group, Does ACE only capture Formal Entries and not […]
