CBP Automated Commercial Environment
CBP Recommends Adding a “Cybersecurity Point of Contact” to Your ACE Portal Account
CBP Recommends Adding a “Cybersecurity Point of Contact” to Your ACE Portal Account October 22, 2024 Return to Alerts Page In recent years, CBP has seen a dramatic increase in cyberattacks on members of the trade community, causing significant costs and disruptions. CBP is actively working to prevent and mitigate these impacts, often connecting with…
Read MoreVECS Pilot User Guide
VECS Pilot User Guide Return to Alert Page CBP is launching VECS as a pilot for Vessel Masters, Vessel Agents, and Vessel Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) to submit arrival, entrance, special permit requests, and clearance filings. VECS automates the capture of Entrance and Clearance forms and related data to eliminate redundancy and streamline the process.…
Read MoreCBP Form 3171 Collection of Information through VECS
CBP Form 3171 Collection of Information through VECS Return to Alert Page SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection…
Read MoreACE New Electronic Report of Refund Status
ACE New Electronic Report of Refund Status Return to Alert Page ACTION: General notice. SUMMARY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is making available a new report in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). ACE account users will have the option to electronically view and track their outstanding refund status and history for all…
Read MoreCBP Requirements to Apply for a Vessel Agency Portal Account
CBP Requirements to Apply for a Vessel Agency Portal Account Return to Alert Page SUMMARY: This document announces U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) modification of the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test concerning Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal Accounts to establish the ACE Vessel Agency Portal Account, and to decommission the Cartman and Lighterman…
Read MoreCBP Form 1303 Ship’s Stores Declaration through VECS
CBP Form 1303 Ship’s Stores Declaration through VECS Return to Alert Page ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; revision of an existing collection of information SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review…
Read MoreCBP Form 3173 Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation
CBP Form 3173 Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation Return to Alert Page ACTION: 30-day notice and request for comments; revision of an existing collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for…
Read MoreCBP Form 226 Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase Revision
CBP Form 226 Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase Revision Return to Alert Page ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revision of an existing collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and…
Read MoreCBP Report of Diversion – Form 26 Electronic Submission through VECS
CBP Report of Diversion – Form 26 Electronic Submission through VECS Return to Alert Page ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension with change of an existing collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management…
Read MoreCBP Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement Information Collection
CBP Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement Information Collection Return to Alert Page ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revision of an existing collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review…
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