ABI System and Imports Subject to Processsing by U.S. Agencies

Course Overview

This course explores the role of the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) and its integration with the Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Participants will learn about entry types not processed via ABI, broker entry systems, and ACE’s core functions. The course also covers Other Government Agencies (OGAs) involved in import regulation and CBP’s enforcement of non-CBP regulations. Ideal for customs brokers, compliance specialists, and trade professionals navigating automated customs processes.

What the ABI does
The relevance of the Customs Automated Commercial Environment (“ACE”) to ABI
Types of customs entries that cannot be processed via ABI
Characteristics and functions of a typical customs broker automated customs entry processing system
The four high level functions the Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is being designed to provide
OGAs, other than CBP, to which the ABI system currently interfaces with to transfer information and/or control the release of cargo
Gain awareness of the various types of imported products which are subject to import regulation, restriction and/or U.S. compliance requirements under laws and regulations administered by U.S. agencies other than CBP, but for which CBP has enforcement responsibility and/or which require separate processing and release by the regulating agency