US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements

Evidence request list. 23 controls, 23 carrying auditor artefact guidance. Generated from the compliance knowledge graph on 12 September 2026. Published by The Art of Service.

ABI

USACE-2

ABI, Entry Types, Modes of Transport

Per ACE: Automated Broker Interface (ABI) + Entry Type and Mode of Transport + filer designation.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE evidence for USACE-2

Where this commonly fails

ISF + CTPAT partial

ACE: Cargo Release and Entry

ACE-CR-1

Electronic Entry Filing

Licensed customs brokers and importers must file electronic entries in ACE for cargo release.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE portal account registration evidence
PGA data integration evidence
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement

ACE-CR-2

Entry Type Classification

Entries must be classified by type including formal entry, informal entry, and foreign trade zone entries.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

PGA data integration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
ACE portal account registration evidence
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Missing or late ISF filings
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities

ACE-CR-3

Harmonized Tariff Classification

All imported goods must be classified using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
PGA data integration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log

Where this commonly fails

PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE-CR-4

Cargo Release Authorization

CBP processes entry data and issues release or hold notifications through ACE to authorized filers.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
ACE portal account registration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163

Where this commonly fails

Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Missing or late ISF filings
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities

ACE: Entry Summary, Duty and PGA Data

ACE-ES-1

Entry Summary Filing

Entry summaries with complete trade data and duty calculations must be filed electronically within prescribed timeframes.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
PGA data integration evidence

Where this commonly fails

PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE-ES-2

Duty and Fee Calculation

Duties, taxes, and fees must be accurately calculated and reported based on value, classification, and origin.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE portal account registration evidence
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
PGA data integration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record

Where this commonly fails

PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Missing or late ISF filings

ACE-ES-3

ACH Payment Processing

Duty payments must be processed through Automated Clearing House or other approved electronic methods.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE portal account registration evidence
PGA data integration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings
Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme

ACE-ES-4

PGA Data Submission

Partner Government Agency data requirements must be submitted through the ACE single window platform.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
ACE portal account registration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163

Where this commonly fails

PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Missing or late ISF filings
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE: Export Filing

ACE-EX-1

Electronic Export Information

Exporters must file Electronic Export Information through ACE for shipments requiring Shipper's Export Declaration.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE portal account registration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record

Where this commonly fails

Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Missing or late ISF filings

ACE-EX-2

Export Manifest Filing

Carriers must file electronic export manifests for air, ocean, rail, and truck shipments through ACE.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Electronic entry and entry summary filings
PGA data integration evidence
ACE portal account registration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163

Where this commonly fails

Missing or late ISF filings
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE-EX-3

Export License Verification

Export control license requirements must be verified and documented within ACE filings.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
PGA data integration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE-EX-4

Automated Export System Integration

Export data must be filed through the Automated Export System integrated within the ACE platform.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log

Where this commonly fails

Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings

ACE: Manifest and Advance Cargo Information

ACE-IM-1

Electronic Manifest Filing

Carriers and NVOCCs must file electronic import manifests for all modes of transport in ACE before arrival.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

PGA data integration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
ACE portal account registration evidence
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings
Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme

ACE-IM-2

Advance Cargo Information

Advance electronic cargo information must be submitted within prescribed timeframes per transport mode.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

PGA data integration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record

Where this commonly fails

Missing or late ISF filings
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement

ACE-IM-3

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

Importers must submit the ISF (10+2) data elements to CBP at least 24 hours before vessel loading.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

PGA data integration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities

ACE-IM-4

Bill of Lading Data

Complete bill of lading information including shipper, consignee, and cargo descriptions must be filed electronically.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log

Where this commonly fails

Missing or late ISF filings
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA

ACE: Portal, ABI and Recordkeeping

ACE-PM-1

ACE Portal Account Registration

Trade users must register for an ACE Secure Data Portal account to access trade processing functions.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE portal account registration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
PGA data integration evidence
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement
Missing or late ISF filings
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities

ACE-PM-2

Automated Broker Interface (ABI)

Brokers and filers must meet technical requirements for ABI electronic data interchange connections.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
PGA data integration evidence
Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement

ACE-PM-3

Record Retention

Trade data and supporting documentation must be retained for five years from the date of entry.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

PGA data integration evidence
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
ACE portal account registration evidence
Electronic entry and entry summary filings

Where this commonly fails

PGA message sets not implemented for all in-scope commodities
Missing or late ISF filings
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement

ACE-PM-4

Post-Release Audit and Compliance

CBP may conduct post-release audits and trade participants must maintain records and cooperate with reviews.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

Automated Broker Interface (ABI) certification record
Electronic entry and entry summary filings
Recordkeeping log per 19 CFR Part 163
Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions log

Where this commonly fails

Inadequate post-release audit and trade compliance programme
Tariff classification errors not subject to internal QA
Missing or late ISF filings
Recordkeeping retention shorter than CBP requirement

Compliance

USACE-3

Records, Compliance Audits, AEO/CTPAT

Per ACE: record-keeping + compliance audits + AEO (per WCO SAFE) + CTPAT membership.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE evidence for USACE-3

Where this commonly fails

ISF + CTPAT partial

ISF

USACE-1

Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Advance Cargo Information

Per US CBP ACE: Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) for Ocean Cargo + Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) + advance manifest requirements.

Artefacts an auditor will ask for

ACE evidence for USACE-1

Where this commonly fails

ISF + CTPAT partial

Assembled from the framework’s own control set, so this list is regenerated rather than written and stays current as the graph does. See the US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements framework page.