An ACE Portal Account offers importers and exporters significant benefits, including full visibility and control over import/export data, streamlined processes (like monthly duty payments), enhanced compliance monitoring, faster communication with CBP, and reduced paperwork/costs through a single, centralized single window system for all trade activities, improving efficiency and data-driven decisions.
Key Advantages of an ACE Portal Account:
Centralized Data Access: Get a comprehensive, single view of all your import/export activity, including entries, payments, and compliance data.
Financial Management: Transition from per-transaction payments to interest-free, monthly duty and fee statements, reducing administrative burden.
Improved Compliance Control: Directly review entries filed by brokers, monitor trade compliance, identify issues, and ensure accuracy.
Real-Time Visibility: Track cargo status, review entry summary data in real-time, and monitor bill of lading updates.Streamlined Operations: Eliminate paper, automate manual processes, and reduce administrative/courier costs.
Powerful Reporting Analytics: Access over 125 reports for data analysis, trend identification, and informed business decisions.Direct Interaction with CBP: Receive and respond to CBP messages (Forms 28, 29, etc.) electronically, speeding up communication.
Effective February 6, 2026, automatic ACH refunds will be available.
Below is the link to the ACE website, which includes information on all ACE programs, as well as the link to apply.
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/training-and-reference-guides
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/how-to-use-ace/portal-applying
