Automated ACE Portal Account Application for Importers | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Summary: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for importers to use the automated ACE Portal application process to establish a Top Account, assign a Trade Account Owner, and link their 5106 Importer Record for electronic refunds.
In alignment with Executive Order #14247, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has introduced an automated application process for importers to create an ACE Portal account. This Quick Reference Card (Publication No. 5228-1025) outlines the requirements and procedures for requesting a Top Account, designating a Trade Account Owner (TAO), and enabling the importer view for the 5106 Importer Record. The process involves a security verification step using a code sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed in the 5106 record. The guide details the necessary prerequisites, such as ensuring the POC email is current, and provides a walkthrough of the online form, including data entry for company information, verification, and final authorization.
Document outline
1. Introduction to Automated ACE Portal Account Application 2. Prerequisites and Verification Process 3. Step-by-Step Application Workflow 4. Accessing and Completing the Automated Create Account Form 5. Verification Security Code Procedures 6. Company and Account Owner Information Entry 7. Authorization and Submission