CBP to Prioritize Section 321 ABI Filing, Updated Form 5106 With New ACE Funding
CBP will prioritize Section 321 filing via the Automated Broker Interface, an update to CBP Form 5106 importer information, and modernizing foreign-trade zone “e214” admissions, among other new and revised functionalities, with the additional $30 million in ACE funding it received in fiscal year 2018 appropriations legislation, CBP said in an announcement on its website May 22.
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The new ACE funding will also be used to create unique identifiers for the Centers of Excellence and Expertise, transition to a national permit for customs brokers, and modernize vessel management and truck processing, CBP said.
CBP will also enhance its refund processing for the Generalized System of Preferences and make other changes related to manifests, CBP said. “More information is forthcoming on these ACE enhancements, including a development and deployment schedule. CBP will engage the trade community through the Trade Support Network to establish workgroups to refine trade-facing technical requirements and implementation plans.”