1. Using ACE for Antidumping/Countervailing Duty April 2012

2. 2  The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the commercial trade processing system being developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to become the “single window” through which international traders will electronically provide all information needed by federal agencies for the import of cargo. ACE is the enabler of further collaboration between the U.S. Government and the trade community to enhance the security, safety, compliance and flow of international trade. Introduction to ACE

3. 3 AD/CVD Case Management AD/CVD Case  Available via ACE Portal and ABI  Search, display and print via the Portal  New ABI AD/CVD Case Query  Expansion of data contained within the case oReference to associated AD/CVD messages oExpanded Event Lifecycle Log oInclusion of specific duty rates oEntry Summary Suspension oAdministrative Review Periods oParties affected by the AD/CVD Case oOfficial Case Name Detailed AD/CVD Messages A2.3.1.a February, 2010  Available via CBP.gov website  Search, display and print via the Portal  Expansion of the data within the messages  Expanded message types and categories will more accurately reflect the action taken  Messages available on the Portal  Company details 3

4. 4  ACE type 03 entry summaries are paperless.  ACS requires paper type 03 entry summary packages.  ACE type 03 entry summaries allow users to create electronic non- reimbursement statements on AD/CVD entry summary lines.  ACS type 03 entries require paper reimbursement certificates or separate ACE blanket non- reimbursement statement.  More accurate AD/CVD calculation –ACE validates both ad valorem and specific rate duties.  ACS only validates AD/CVD for ad valorem duties  Access ACE type 03 entry summary data in enhanced ACE portal reports.  Similar reports are not available for ACS type 03 entry summary data.  Access to full ACE entry summary functions, including:  Ability to override a census warning.  Electronically file Post Summary Corrections  Importers can view and respond to CBP forms 28, 29 and 4647 via the ACE portal. ACE AD/CVD Entry Summary Advantages over ACS

5. 5 www.CBP.gov/Modernization Cargo Systems Messaging Service A subscription based, broadcast message system for users of CBP automated commercial trade system http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/ Web Based Training for each release https://nemo.customs.gov/ace_online  ACE Fact Sheets  Training and Reference Guides  Federal Register Notices  Presentations of Capabilities Portal Applications The application to request your free ACE Portal account as well as instructions and tutorials can be found on CBP.gov http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/ace_app_info /

6. 6  Visit CBP’s ACE: Modernization Information Systems website at www.cbp.gov/modernization www.cbp.gov/modernization  ACE Entry Summary Instructions, ACE Business Policy and Process Documents, ACE training and reference guides, and latest ACE updates  For AD/CVD questions, contact Alexander Amdur, Chief, AD/CVD Policy and Programs Branch, Alexander.Amdur@dhs.gov, 202-863-6634Alexander.Amdur@dhs.gov ACE Entry Summary Resources