Automated Commercial Environment: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how this electronic filing system helps importers and brokers manage trade data and electronic entries through a single window.
The Automated Commercial Environment is an electronic system used to file trade data and manage import and export entries through a single digital window.
Who it's for
This system is designed for licensed customs brokers and importers of record.
What you get
You receive a single window to manage all your trade data. This allows for the electronic filing of both import and export entries in one place.
What it costs you
Using the system requires you to set up an official account and integrate the platform with your existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
The catch to know
Because the system is digital, unexpected system outages can happen. If the system goes down, it can halt the clearance of your cargo, so it is important to always have a contingency plan in place.
How to apply
- Ensure you are a licensed customs broker or a registered importer of record.
- Set up your official account within the system.
- Integrate the system with your company's ERP software.
- Access the portal to begin filing: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated