"ACE collections jumped more than $100 million in the April reporting period and now top $4 billion since the first monthly payment was made in July 2004," said Louis Samenfink, executive director, CBP Cargo Systems Program Office. "This is one more example of how ACE is building momentum. I encourage members of the trade community to join the more than 2,000 importers, brokers and carriers who have established ACE accounts, and find out more about the benefits of using the ACE monthly statement and payment capabilities."
ACE is the commercial trade processing system being developed by CBP to enhance border security and expedite legitimate trade. With participation in ACE, importers and brokers are paying duties and fees monthly, instead of on a transaction-per-transaction basis. ACE monthly statements can also streamline accounting and report processing, and provide an electronic record to trace import activities.
For information about how to establish an ACE account, e-mail CBP at acenow@dhs.gov. Also, check for the latest updates for ACE application information on the CBP Website. (ACE: Modernization Information Systems)
Duties and fees collected through the ACE monthly payment feature:
Date Number of Dutiable Entries Duty and Fee Payments
July 2004 11 $ 84,000
April 2006 353,887 $510.6 million
