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FEATURED
New Process for Updating the Trade Account Owner (TAO) for Existing ACE Portal Accounts
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently modernized the application process for trade accounts on the ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). CBP’s new web form replaces the legacy PDF form. This new web-based form allows for faster processing by CBP.
To update Trade Account Owner (TAO) information for Exporter and Protest Filer accounts, complete the following steps:
- Submit a request to CBP via email, on company letterhead, signed by the TAO or a legally authorized company official. The letter should include the following:Company information:EIN # or Protest Filer #Company NamePhysical Address (This address cannot be a PO Box)New Account Owner Information:Full NameDate of BirthTelephone NumberFax NumberEmail AddressReason for change
- Submit the letter via email to ACE.Applications@cbp.dhs.gov.
To update Trade Account Owner (TAO) information for all other account types, use the ACE Portal Account Application Web Form.
TAOs can self-manage access for Proxy Trade Account Owners (PTAO) and Trade Account Users (TAU), including access reactivation. Below is an overview of the steps for reactivating account users:
- Log in to the ACE Portal as the TAO
- Select the “Tools” tab
- Select the hyperlinked name of the applicable PTAO/TAU user
- Click the “Reactivate” button
TIP: After reactivating a user, direct the user to log in to the ACE Portal to confirm access. For more detailed step-by-step instructions on reactivating PTAO and TAU accounts, review Topic 4: Reactivate and Revoke a User in the ACE Portal User Management reference guide.
For information on how to add one or more sub-accounts to an existing ACE Portal top account, review the Managing an ACE Secure Data Portal Account webpage.
If you need to create a new ACE Portal Top Account with the Importer Sub-Account View, please follow this link.
References:
CSMS #68228015 - New ACE Portal Account Application Now Available
CSMS # 68510928 - REMINDER – ACE Portal Account Owners Can Reactivate Account Users
Your Weekly Recap
- CSMS # 68504361 - Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2609, HTS Revision 7 April 30
- Reminder: Federal Register - Commerce Department Outlines Process for Steel and Aluminum Producers in Mexico and Canada to Obtain U.S. Tariff Reductions (25% rate reductions)
- Reminder: Federal Register - Commerce Department Reintroduces Non-Metal HTS No. 9903.82.01 for Articles Not Containing Aluminum, Steel or Copper
- Reminder: Recommended CTPAT Security Profile Questions — U.S. Importers, Foreign Manufacturers
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
CAPE / IEEPA REFUND RESOURCES
CAPE IEEPA Refunds
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Additional Resources:
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds April 20
