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 Additional ACS Capabilities
Cargo Selectivity
The ACS Cargo Selectivity System is used to sort high risk cargo from low risk cargo and to determine the type of examination required. Cargo selectivity accepts data transmitted through ABI and compares it against established criteria. AMS or National In-bond entries processed through the Cargo Selectivity system are automatically posted to the apppriate bill of lading. Cargo Selectivity facilitates faster cargo processing.Entry Summary Selectivity
The Entry Summary Selectivity system automates the review of entry summary data. Using line item data transmitted through ABI, the system matches national and local selectivity criteria against entry summary data to assess risk by importer, tariff number, country of origin, manufacturer, and value. The system captures paperless summary activity, discrepant summary findings, and line item team assignment data.Border Cargo
The Border Cargo Selectivity system determines risk assessment and examination requirements for high volume borders. The system uses the same editing process as the Cargo Selectivity system. The Border Cargo Selectivity system will soon be enhanced to allow ABI filers to transmit manifest information.Quota
The ACS Quota system tracks quantity controls on imported merchandise. It also tracks visas from other countries. (Visas determine the amount of exports allowed for certain countries.) The Quota system checks the quantities against the visas and transmits this information to the country of origin. The ACS quota and visa controls simplify reconciliation of imports and exports.Paperless Entry
Paperless entry processing eliminates the need for ABI participants to file a Customs Form 3461, Entry/Immediate Delivery, if certain criteria are met and the merchandise does not require examination. Carriers operational in AMS are notified electronically when merchandise is available for release.Automated Invoice Interface (AII)
AII allows filers to send electronic invoice information to Customs. This information is transmitted to Customs using either ABI record formats or the EDIFACT CUSDEC (Customs declaration). When EDIFACT is used, the filer also transmits data that is normally on the CF-3461 for cargo release, as well as the entry summary CF-7501, invoice data, and other government agency data.Drawback
Filers can submit a drawback claim to Customs on a diskette or through ABI. This ensures that the data is quickly and accurately recorded in ACS and results in faster claim processing and issuance of the drawback payment. Immediate acceptance or rejection of data is available.Protest
The ABI electronic protest system allows ABI participants to file, amend, and query the following types of actions:- Protests against decisions of the Customs Service under 18 U.S. C. 1514.
- Petitions for refunds of Customs duties or corrections of errors requiring reliquidation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1520(c) and (d).
- Interventions in an importer's protest by an exporter or producer of merchandise from a country that is a party to the North American Free Trade Agreement under Section 181.115 of the Customs Regulations.
Once filed, protests can be amended and additional arguments submitted to:- apply for further review (when not requested at time of filing.
- assert additional claims or challenge an additional decision.
- submit alternative claims and additional grounds or arguments.
- request review of denial of further review.
- request denial of the protest be voided.
The protest, petition, or intervention can be transmitted remotely from any location. Customs views and processes the protest on-line. An automatic notification routine keeps the filer informed of any change in status, including final disposition.Remote Location Filing
Remote Location Filing (RLF) is a pilot program which allows an approved participant to electronically file a formal or informal consumption entry with Customs from a location within the United States other than the port of arrival (POA) or the designated exam site (DES).National In-bond
The National In-bond system tracks cargo enroute in the United States. Using departure, arrival, and closure data, the In-bond system tracks cargo from the point of unlading to the port of entry or exportation. The In-bond system is incorporated within AMS. AMS retains control over all sea in-bond movements (both conventional and paperless) that are associated with automated bills of lading.Paperless Master In-bond
The Paperless Master In-bond program controls the movement and disposition of master in-bond (MIB) shipments from the carrier's custody at the port of unlading to the same carrier's custody at the port of destination. This program utilizes the data already available in AMS, eliminating the need for paper documentation. |
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