TRADE ALERT

eManifest to Deploy in Northern Border Ports in New York in May 2006

(March 16, 2006)

The Trade Act of 2002 mandated Advanced Electronic Cargo Information (AECI) on imports into the US for all modes of transport. While, ocean, air, and rail are already using the Automated Manifest System (AMS), land border ports are currently being transitioned in a staged rollout. The truck equivalent of AMS is also referred to as eManifest, and works in much the same manner as AMS. eManifest is next slated to deploy in the northern border ports located in New York in May 2006. This will include the ports of Alexandria Bay, Buffalo, Champlain, Massena, Ogdensburg, and Rouses Point.

Background

To satisfy the Trade Act of 2002, every truck shipment destined for the US will be required to input and transmit more than 150 data elements electronically to US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) one hour in advance of arrival at the first US port of entry.

The electronic filing of manifests via eManifest offers the trade community increased efficiency by saving valuable time at the border, reducing processing time, and providing online tracking status of shipments. Furthermore, CBP officers are provided with consolidated information that will help them expedite legitimate trade, while keeping America's borders secure.

Receiving the manifest information early allows CBP and other border security agencies to pre-screen the manifest through multiple checks before the truck arrives at the port. The receipt of eManifests enables CBP officers to focus inspections on high-risk commerce, thereby minimizing unnecessary delays for legitimate, low-risk commerce.

When a truck approaches the primary booth, the e-Manifest is automatically retrieved along with the matching pre-filed entries, in-bond requests, and other release declarations for the CBP officer to view and process. The CBP officer will either release the truck at primary, or refer the truck to secondary for further processing. Subsequently, CBP processing results will be accessible via the ACE Secure Data Portal and/or returned to the EDI filer.

 

Informational Meetings Scheduled

CBP offices in Buffalo and Champlain have scheduled meetings for carriers, brokers, importers, and other interested parties, to provide an overview of ACE, including information about how to establish an ACE account and begin filing manifests electronically.

Buffalo, NY-Two Meetings

Customs and Border Protection
726 Exchange St. (Conference center room #410)
Buffalo, NY 14210
Monday, April 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. (session full as of March 15)

or
Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.


For reservations, contact Patricia Handzlik by Monday, March 27, 2006 at 716 843-8362 or patricia.handzlik@dhs.gov.

Champlain, NY-Two Meetings

American Legion Hall

127 Elm St.
Champlain, NY 12919
Thursday, April 6, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

or
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For reservations, contact CBP officer Vincent Nigro at 518 298-8332 or Vincent.nigro@dhs.gov. Reservations limited to two people maximum, per company.

For additional information, please refer to the following link

http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ .