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1Presenter’s Name June 17, 2003

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) e-Manifest: Trucks and Free and Secure Trade (FAST)


It is mandatory nationwide as of February 11, 2008. The Trade Act of 2002 mandates electronic presentation of advance cargo information

An e-Manifest submitted in a timely manner is the only way that truck carriers can comply with the requirements of the Trade Act(Note: An entry is still required for release.)

ACE eManifest is Mandatory


ACE eManifest Enforcement Dates

GroupFRN Publish

Date Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 31. Washington, Arizona, eastern North Dakota 27-Oct-06 25-Jan-07 26-Apr-07 26-May-072. Texas, New Mexico, California 19-Jan-07 19-Apr-07 19-Jun-07 19-Jul-07

3. Michigan, New York 24-Feb-07 24-May-07 24-Jul-07 24-Aug-074. Vermont, N. Dakota (rest) 13-Apr-07 12-Jul-07 12-Sep-07 12-Oct-075. Idaho, Montana 8-May-07 6-Aug-07 5-Oct-07 5-Nov-076. Maine, Minnesota 18-Jul-07 16-Oct-07 16-Dec-07 16-Jan-087. Alaska 13-Nov-07 11-Feb-08 11-Apr-08 11-May-08


ACE e-Manifest/Trade Act Enforcement PlanEnforcement discretion will take place in the following phases:

Phase 1 –CBP will begin to exercise enforcement discretion in the form of informed compliance for at least 60 days. That period may be extended based on system performance issues and operational readiness. During this period CBP officers working in primary lanes will be handing out an informed compliance notice to the driver of any conveyance that fails to meet the e-Manifest requirement.Phase 2 –CBP will deny a permit to proceed into the U.S. to any carrier required to submit an e-Manifest which arrives without submitting or attempting to submit an e-Manifest. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may accept the ACE e-Manifest cover sheet as initial proof of this attempt.


ACE e-Manifest/Trade Act Enforcement PlanPhase 3: Continuing as ongoing Trade Act enforcement, CBP will deny a permit to proceed into the U.S. for any truck required tosubmit an e-Manifest that arrives at one of the ports covered under this memorandum without first successfully transmitting an e-Manifest for that trip. For egregious violations, a monetary penalty ($5,000 for the first offence and $10,000 for subsequent offences), may be issued to the driver in care of the carrier under 19 USC 1436. Egregious violators are defined as those carriers that make no attempt to comply with the requirements.

Additional Phases: Once CBP achieves substantial compliance with the requirements to file manifests, additional phases will be announced for enforcement of other Trade Act elements including timeliness of submission, accuracy of data and completeness of manifests.


Exceptions to Filing e-ManifestsCertain informal entries including:

Merchandise which may be informally entered on Customs Form (CF) 368 or 368A (cash collection or receipt); Merchandise unconditionally or conditionally free, not exceeding $2000 in value, eligible for entry on CF 7523; Products of the United States being returned, for which entry is prescribed on CF 3311 (US goods returned); Domestic cargo transported by truck and arriving at one port from another in the United States after transiting Canada or Mexico.


Shipments Not Currently Requiring e-Manifest

Trips consisting solely of merchandise that is subject to the provisions of 19 USC 1321 (Sec. 321 releases).

Empty trucks and truck cabs may be reported via e-Manifest but are not currently required.

These shipment types are not currently able to be reported on an e-Manifest and are therefore not required even when an e-Manifest has been filed.

Shipments consisting solely of Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) eligible for release under 19 CFR 10.41(a). IIT can be reported on an e-Manifest as associated to a conveyance or shipment but cannot be used as a shipment release type.International mail shipments moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to the US Postal Service.Carnets.A delivery ticket (CBPF 6043) for movement to a CBP bonded warehouse or a direct Foreign Trade Zone admission on a CBPF 214.Shipments imported for the Department of Defense using 19 CFR 10.102/103 as a release mechanism.


ACE e-Manifest: Trucks Feature

The e-Manifest feature in ACE:

Automates truck manifest filings with CBP

Interfaces with current release processes

Consolidates CBP release mechanisms

Utilizes both EDI and ACE Secure Data Portal technologies

Incorporates transponder & proximity card technology

Supports in-bond processing


e-Manifest: Trucks Process Overview

Importer/BrokerEntry/EntrySummary

e-Release

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TripConveyanceCrewEquipmentShipments


Transform Land Border Primary Processing

One Consolidated Portal

Single sign-onSingle interface for all release typesMulti-agency coordinationPoint & click accessTransponder technology

From five Separate Systems to

PAPS

FAST

ACS

BRASS

CAFES


Components of an e-ManifestTrip

Conveyance

Crew (s)

Passenger (s)

Equipment (s)

Shipment (s) – PAPS

Shipment (s) – Border Cargo Selectivity (BCS)

Shipment (s) – In-Bond

Shipment (s) – BRASS

Shipment (s) – Section 321


Manifest Data elements FRN 9/13/04Trip Information

Trip NumberCarrier identification (SCAC code)Mode of Transportation

ConveyanceConveyance TypeConveyance State/province of registrationConveyance NumberVehicle Identification NumberLicense plate number and state of issuanceDepartment of Transportation number (DOT)

CrewNameCommercial drivers license numberCommercial drivers license state of issuanceTravel document numberTravel document country of issuanceTravel document state of issuanceTravel document typePhysical address in U.S. where crew will beGenderNationality/citizenshipHazmat endorsement

Passengers NamesDate of BirthTravel DocumentGenderNationality

EquipmentEquipment numberSeal numbers (optional except for FAST) License plate numberState of registration

ShipmentShipment Control Number

(PAPS, Master Bill of Lading, Pro-Bill, Entry + SCAC)Foreign location where the carrier takes possession Scheduled date and time of arrival at the first U.S. port Number and quantities of cargo

“lowest external packaging unit”Weight of the cargoShipper complete name and addressConsignee complete name and addressDescription of the cargo


Manifest Data elements FRN 9/13/04Conditional data elements

Hazardous endorsement for crew

Names of all passengers

Date of birth of each passenger

Travel document for each passenger

Gender of each passenger

Nationality of each passenger

Import/export/in-transit

Conveyance country of registration

Conveyance insurance company name

Conveyance insurance policy number

Year of issuance

Insurance amount

Transponder number

Shipment release type

Equipment Type

Equipment country of registration

Conveyance or equipment IIT indicator

Estimated date of U.S. Departure (T&E I.E.)

In-bond destination

Onward carriers (SCAC code)

Foreing port of unloading

Paperles in-bond number

In-bond CF-7512 number

Bonded carrier ID number

Transfer carrier

Transfer destination firms code

Hazmat contact

FDA freight indicator

Country of origin of the cargo

Value

Entry type code

Marks and numbers.

Place of receipt

Service type

Other party listed on bill of lading

C-4 code

Shipment identifier


Paper Manifest or Cover SheetACE Electronic Manifest should be printed on paper Trip number: Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) + unique identification number for trip. This should be clearly labeled as “trip number” and must be in text. Note: this is not the shipment control number or Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) numberDriver’s Name (Date of Birth may be added by driver)Truck (Tractor) License Plate: Must be the one that is transmitted to CBP In addition the following data elements may be added in smaller letters (12 point type maximum):

Shipment Control Number (SCN): (PAPS or other shipment ID) Shipment Description for each SCNRelease typeTrailer PlateE-Manifest POC and phone #FAST and HAZMAT indicators


Shipment Release Types

Pre Arrival Processing System (PAPS)Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS)Section 321 release of merchandise under $200 Free and Secure Trade (FAST-NCAP)In-bond from manifest, electronic in-bond (QP/WP) or CAFESGeneral Headnote 1 ExemptionsGoods AstrayCustoms Form (CF) 7523 – Free of DutyCF- 3299 – Declaration for Entry Unaccompanied Articles CF- 3311 – Declaration for Entry of Returned American Goods


Broker and Carrier CommunicationsIt is imperative that brokers and carriers communicate in order

to coordinate the entry and manifest

A Customs entry must properly reference the corresponding manifest shipment record or records

What is called a Shipment Control Number (SCN) on the manifest must correspond with the Customs entry master bill of lading

On the northern border, this number is usually the carrier’s Standard Alpha Carrier Code (SCAC) plus the pro-bill numberOn the southern border, this number is usually the carrier’s SCAC plus the Customs entry number. Must include broker’s Filer codeToday this number is often referred to as the PAPS numberThis number must be unique, must start with a valid SCAC, must be the same between entry declaration and manifest shipment declaration


Truck Safety InspectionsThe e-Manifest will be used by ACE to screen carriers for truck safety issues

The ACE truck safety check will interface with FMCSA databases to determine the compliance level of carriers, drivers and conveyances (trucks). These are the same databases utilized by Federal and State truck safety inspectors

Delays will be minimized because checks will be performed priorto arrival at the intended port of entry

Carriers and brokers will benefit from ACE’s pre-arrival notice of truck safety related issues prior to arrival at a port of entry

Brokers will benefit from knowing that delays due to truck safety inspections will be minimized because they have chosen to usecompliant carriers, drivers, and trucks


Truck Safety InspectionsACE will utilize key pieces of information from an e-Manifest to perform truck safety compliance checks on carriers, drivers and conveyances (trucks)

These truck safety checks will include (but are not limited to) authority to operate in the U.S., commercial drivers license verification, and out-of-service orders for carrier, drivers and trucks

Some of the key pieces of e-Manifest information to be used in a truck safety check include the carrier’s DOT#, the driver’s commercial driver license number, and the trucks license plate number and license plate state of issuance

If a carrier is uncertain whether they need a DOT# or need information on how to obtain a DOT#, they should contact the FMCSA


FAST/NCAP transactions will be filed in the same manner as today

ACE will support the release of FAST/NCAP and FAST/PAPS shipments

FAST/NCAP transactions may not be created or modified via the ACE Secure Data Portal

FAST/PAPS transactions will require a Standard e-Manifest when e-Manifests become mandatory

ACE Ports

FAST Ports

Transitional Port Deployment

e-Release: FAST Overview


FAST Overview

Border Accord Initiative between U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Designed to ensure security and safety while facilitating legitimate trade.

Achieved through:Using risk-management principlesSupply chain securityIndustry partnershipAdvanced technology for screening and clearing shipments


FAST Benefits

Dedicated lanes (where available) for clearance of shipments.

Reduced number of examinations for compliance with FAST as well as expedited secondary processing.

Enhanced supply chain security while protecting economic prosperity of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

For carriers, the knowledge they are transporting shipments for a C-TPAT importer, and on the Southern Border, C-TPAT Manufacturer.


FAST Ports

Southern BorderBrownsville, TX *Calexico, CAEl Paso, TXLaredo, TX *Nogales, AZOtay Mesa, CAPharr, TX*Douglas, ArizonaDel Rio, TexasEagle Pass, TexasRio Grande, TexasSan Luis, ArizonaSanta Teresa, New MexicoTecate, California

Northern BorderAlexandria Bay, NYOroville, New YorkSault Ste. Marie, MichiganBlaine, WABuffalo, NYChamplain, NY*Derby Line, VTDetroit, MI*Highgate Springs, VTHoulton, MEMassena, New YorkPembina, NDPort Huron, MI*Portal, NDSweetgrass, MTOgdensburg, New York


Basic FAST Requirements

Any truck using FAST must be a C-TPAT approved carrier.

Goods being transported must be for a C-TPAT importer.

Driver must be a “FAST” driver in possession of a FAST ID card.

For Southern Border, one additional requirement:

Manufacturer must be C-TPAT Participant


High Security Seals

Container integrity must be maintained to protect against the introduction of unauthorized material and/or persons.

procedures must be in place to properly seal and maintain the integrity of the shipping containers.

A high security seal must be affixed to all loaded containers bound for the United States.

All seals must meet or exceed the current PAS ISO 17712 standards for high security seals.

Manufacturers are responsible for the sealed container/trailer until the carrier assumes control.

Upon receipt the carrier ensures all seal information is true and correct as reflected on shipping documents


FAST Driver Registration

Drivers must complete application in English (or French for Canadian applications)

Northern Border Application reviewed by CBP and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Southern Border applications vetted exclusively by CBP.

Both cards valid at each border.

Fee of $50 dollars for each application.

Once approved, card valid for 5 years.



Northern Border Applications

FAST Commercial Driver Program

4551 Zimmerman Avenue

P.O. Box 66

Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T1

Canada



Southern Border Applications


U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Box 371124

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-7124 U.S.A.



For expedited service on the Southern Border


U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Attn: 371124

500 Ross St. 154-0640

Pittsburgh, PA 15250 U.S.A.


FAST Driver Eligibility

Citizen or permanent resident of U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

Must be admissible to U.S. under current Immigration law.

Possess a valid driver’s license.


FAST Driver Eligibility

A person may not qualify for the FAST Driver Program if:

Provide false or incomplete information on their application.

Have been convicted of a criminal offense.

Have been found in violation of customs or immigration law.

Fail to meet other requirements of the FAST Commercial Driver Program.


Driver Enrollment Centers (EC)

EC functions include:

Interview driver for admissibility

Verify and validate information

Examine driver original identification and citizenship documents for authenticity

Obtain biographic information on the driver (digital fingerprints and photograph)


Driver Enrollment Centers

Southern BorderBrownsville, TX*Calexico, CAEl Paso, TX*Laredo, TXNogales, AZOtay Mesa, CAPharr, TX*

Northern BorderBlaine, WABuffalo, NYChamplain, NYDerby Line, VTDetroit, MIHoulton, MEPembina, NDPort Huron, MIPortal, NDSweetgrass, MT


FAST Transponders

Same transponders now used to verify user fee status.

When approved for FAST, may obtain transponders.

If carrier already has transponder for user fee, may activate transponder to utilize FAST lanes.


Placement of Transponders

Transponder is to be placed:

Driver’s side

Lower left

Horizontal

Avoid areas with glass curvature


Obtaining Transponders


User Fee Decals and Transponders


Apply Online for User Fees


Questions and Feedback

For more information, visit “ACE: Modernization Information Systems”

at www.cbp.gov/modernization

or send an e-mail to: [email protected]

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