ACE
Also called: Automated Commercial Environment
The US single window system used by CBP and partner government agencies to process imports and exports. Entries, entry summaries, export filings and agency data are submitted electronically through ACE, which also hosts reports for importers.
In practice
Importers can use ACE reports to monitor their brokers' filings, duties and bond sufficiency.
Applies to: 
USA
Related terms
- Entry summary
- The US filing that provides the full data for an import, including HTS numbers, values, origin and duties, and accompanies the deposit of estimated…
- Entry (US)
- In US practice, the filing of documents needed to obtain release of goods from CBP, traditionally on CBP Form 3461 or its electronic equivalent.…
- CBP
- The US federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for customs and border control, including collection of duties,…
- Single window
- A facility letting traders submit all import, export and transit information once, to be shared among customs and other government agencies…
- Importer Security Filing
- A US requirement for importers to submit specific data, including seller, buyer, manufacturer, ship-to party, country of origin and HTS number, at…