ACE opens to all trade entities

ACE opens to all trade entities U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it has granted universal access to all industries engaged in international trade to set up a secure online account in the Automated Commercial Environment.
   ACE is being developed to replace existing programs that process commercial import and export transactions. It provides a single portal for importers to file trade data with federal agencies and then access and analyze that data on an account-level basis. The system allows monthly payments of duties and fees rather than for each customs entry.
   The expanded access is the result of the first software install for the Entry Summary, Accounts and Revenue capabilities for master accounts. CBP is promoting all traders to use ACE and increase automation and efficiency.
   ACE accounts can be set up by brokers, carriers, truck drivers, crews, facility operators, importer, foreign trade zone operator, logistics provider and customs bond issuers.