ACS facilitates merchandise processing, signficantly cuts costs, and reduces paperwork requirements for both Customs and the trade community. The Automated Broker Interface is an integral part of ACS that permits qualified participants to file import data electronically with Customs. ABI is a voluntary program available to brokers, importers, carriers, port authorities, and independent service centers. ABI expedites the release of merchandise for the trade community. Entry summaries are electronically transmitted, validated, confirmed, corrected, and paid.
Administrative messages keep participants informed of all current information and issues.
ABI allows filers to pay multiple entries with one payment transaction through statement processing. File a consolidated entry summary, combining multiple release transactions on one entry summary. File consumption entries, TIB entries, FTZ entries, and warehouse withdrawals for consumption. Receive results of ACS edits and validations during development and testing of entry summary transactions. Receive paperless designation for general exam entry transactions.