CSMS 50417689·Operational·December 16, 2021·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

ACE Portal Modernization Coming Soon

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 50417689 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on December 16, 2021. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "ACE Portal Modernization Coming Soon". CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CSMS #50417689 - ACE Portal Modernization Coming Soon U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 12/17/2021 03:16 PM EST Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #50417689 - ACE Portal Modernization Coming Soon CBP is excited to announce the modernization of the ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) in several phases over 2022. Initially released in 2003, the ACE Portal is CBP’s free, web-based entry point designed to connect CBP, trade partners, and partner government agencies (PGA). The ACE Portal offers trade users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports, ACE account management, and electronic communication with CBP and PGAs. The modernization effort will entail the transition of existing functionality to an upgraded platform, offering easier use and better performance. Phase 1: Phase 1 will be deployed on January 22, 2022. These enhancements will begin modernization of the ACE Portal, including a new login screen, a new home page, and upgraded account information display and edit features. Users will have access to the legacy ACE Portal through a link in the modernized ACE Portal. The legacy ACE Portal will be decommissioned once all functionality has been transitioned to the modernized ACE Portal. During this transition period, CBP will continuously synchronize data between both versions. Future Phases: Following the successful deployment of Phase 1, CBP will move forward with the transition of additional functionality into the modernized ACE Portal until all features of the legacy ACE Portal become available in the upgraded version. The completion of this effort is planned for January 2023. Additional features to be transitioned include: The complete set of links to other applications, available in the References section Account creation functionality Create/edit functionality for supporting account data Document management features User management/access tools For more information, visit https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/ace-portal-modernization . Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 50417689?

CSMS 50417689 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "ACE Portal Modernization Coming Soon". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 50417689 published?

CBP published CSMS 50417689 on December 16, 2021. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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