Automated Commercial EnvironmentRequirements Recommendation

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  **Date:**         01/30/04

                    

  **Number:**       ACT --020 Additional HTS Report Capabilities

                    

  **Requestor:**    Debbie Turnbull - Account Management Committee

                    

  **Customs         Jim Casler (Committee)
  Co-Chair:**       

                    

  **Trade           Lori Goldberg (Accounts Committee)
  Co-Chair:**       
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| ## Requirement                                                        |
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| In addition to its current capabilities, the Automated Commercial     |
| Environment Secure Data Portal needs to provide a list/search         |
| capability that encompasses multiple Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) |
| numbers or a range of HTS numbers (user can specify detail levels     |
| from 2 -10 digits).                                                   |
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| -   A properly authorized user should have the ability to request a   |
|     report that reflects all entry summary lines that were classified |
|     within a range of HTS numbers or under one of many HTS numbers,   |
|     with total value, quantity, and a list of entries under which any |
|     were filed.                                                       |
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| -   A defined user class should have the ability to request a report  |
|     that reflects all entry summary lines associated with HTS number  |
|     groupings (e.g., watches, SPIs, American Goods Returned, GSP,     |
|     quota, NAFTA, etc.) even if there isn't a value reported for each |
|     associated HTS number. Note currently there can be up to 8 HTS    |
|     numbers per line item. ACE should be designed to allow the user   |
|     to specify up to the maximum HTS numbers per line item when       |
|     requesting a report.                                              |
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| -   A properly authorized user should be able to select only          |
|     specified countries, entry lines associated with a particular     |
|     SPI, country within SPI, etc.                                     |
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| -   Each entry summary line where the HTS was changed in liquidation  |
|     should be flagged such that a report can be generated reflecting  |
|     the changes.                                                      |
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| -   A link to rulings pertaining to any of the specified HTS          |
|     classifications (either the HTS entered or liquidated), including |
|     rulings affiliated with the importer should be provided.          |
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| -   A properly authorized user should be able to run a report that    |
|     reflects the HTS data for a specific period, a specific importer  |
|     of record (for which the user is authorized), port of entry,      |
|     entry type, mode of transport, release message, liquidation       |
|     status, reported primary and secondary quantities, MID, TIB       |
|     status, "entry query status stuff".                               |
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| -   The report elements should include all data and data fields       |
|     referred to in the ABI User Requirements (CATAIR) \"Entry         |
|     Summary\" chapter. Specifically, but not limited to, entry header |
|     information, ADD/CVD details and collected duties, Special        |
|     Indicator Codes (SPI), all fees collected, and all statistical    |
|     information collected.                                            |
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| -   In the event that the HTS report results exceed an allowable file |
|     size or maximum number of records, the requestor should receive a |
|     message notification that either the requested size of the report |
|     exceeds the maximum allowed size parameter or, that the returned  |
|     report is only partial fulfillment of the request due to it       |
|     exceeding the maximum allowed size parameter.                     |
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| ## Business Need                                                      |
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| Accurate classification, including adherence with SPI, quota,         |
| drawback, reconciliation, Chapter 98 provisions, Anti-Dumping Duty    |
| (ADD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) orders, is a key element of       |
| "reasonable care" in a company's compliance efforts.                  |
|                                                                       |
| The current HTS report capability provides properly authorized users  |
| with information regarding a single HTS number. The multiple          |
| HTS/range of HTS number report will increase efficiency and reduce    |
| the number of discrete reports required to secure necessary           |
| classification information.                                           |
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| Importers must exercise "reasonable care" and take advantage of all   |
| "informed compliance" opportunities and resources. This report would  |
| enable properly authorized users to view and to review data with much |
| greater flexibility, and hence enabling the user to:                  |
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| -   identify entry irregularities; and                                |
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| -   detect trends.                                                    |
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| This capability will result in a higher compliance rate for importers |
| and brokers.                                                          |
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  **Technical Need**

  The ACE Secure Data Portal must have the ability to validate an
  authorized user and then grant appropriate corresponding access. The
  access-level validation should follow the same general guidelines and
  parameters as otherwise established in the portal for managerial
  access. Generating reports is one of the capabilities that can be
  granted to a user based upon his authorization level. Access should
  further be able to be limited (if so desired) by importer, broker,
  broker branch code, port, geographic region, or time period.
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| ## Benefits                                                           |
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| Increased access to data associated with multiple HTS numbers or a    |
| range of HTS numbers will provide increased visibility and enhanced   |
| compliance capability to importers and their authorized brokers. The  |
| existing single HTS number Quick Views and reports provide a limited  |
| view of classification history. Expanding this capacity to multiple   |
| HTS numbers or a range of HTS numbers will assist in classification   |
| validation and adherence to ADD/CVD orders.                           |
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  **Risks**

  Adequate restrictions and verification procedures need to be in place
  to prevent unauthorized users from accessing proprietary data.
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  **Related Committees**

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## Priority: Critical  High  Medium  Low