ACE-Trade-Portal-Application-with-VA

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AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) SECURE DATA PORTAL
PORTAL ACCOUNT OWNER DESIGNATION/AUTHORIZATION FORM
Privacy Act Statement
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act Statement serves to inform you of the following
concerning the collection of information on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data
Portal Account Owner Designation/Authorization Form.
AUTHORITY: Collection of the information solicited on this form is authorized by the following:
·

19 U.S.C. §§66, 1431, 1448, 1481, 1484, 1505, 1514, 1624, and 2071; Title 19, Code of Federal
Regulations, including 19 C.F.R. §§24.5, 149.3, 101.9, and 103.31(e); Executive Orders 9397 and
13659.

·

In addition to Executive Order 9397, CBP has the authority to collect Social Security Numbers
(SSN) pursuant to 31 U.S.C. §7701(c), 26 U.S.C. §6109(d), 19 C.F.R. §§24.5 and 149.3. SSN is used
because some individuals who do not have an employer identification number (EIN) or a tax
identification number (TIN) choose to instead submit their SSN.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for soliciting this information is to enable importers, exporters, brokers,
or carriers to access their customs data via a web-based Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). (See Terms and Conditions document, 72 FR 27632, published May 16,
2007.) The ACE Portal provides a centralized online access point to connect CBP, trade representatives,
and Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) involved in importing goods into the United States. The
ACE Portal helps improve compliance with trade laws by enabling account holders to identify and
evaluate compliance issues, monitor daily operations, set up payment options, review filings, access a
reports tool, compile data, perform national trend analysis, and be provided with insight into entries
under review by CBP.
ROUTINE USES: If you choose to provide the information solicited on this form, CBP will use the
information to provide you with an ACE Portal user account. The personally identifiable information (PII)
that you provide will not be shared with other government agencies unless they are a Participating
Government Agency (PGA), pursuant to an International Trade Data System (ITDS) Memorandum of
Understanding, consistent with the receiving agency's legal authority to collect information pertaining
to and/or regulate transactions in international trade. Additionally, CBP may share the information with
law enforcement of other government agencies as necessary to respond to potential or actual threats of
terrorism, or otherwise required by law as a “routine use” pursuant to its published Privacy Act system of
records notice.
DISCLOSURE: Providing this information is not legally required to import commercial merchandise into
the United States. However, by submitting your PII (including your SSN) in applying for an ACE Portal
account, you are giving CBP permission to use the information for a specific, stated purpose, i.e., to
obtain the benefits of creating an ACE Portal user account.

Before submitting, please ensure that the form is signed on the last page

Application
AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) SECURE DATA PORTAL
ACCOUNT OWNER DESIGNATION/AUTHORIZATION FORM
Submit this completed document to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by providing the requested information in the spaces below. This form
constitutes your company's formal request to access its data via the ACE Secure Data Portal and its designation of an Account Owner (the individual responsible
for the daily administration of the Account's activities).
PLEASE NOTE: With the exception of the required signatures, this form must be typed or printed. Failure to complete all required information will
delay the processing of your application.
By signing below and accessing the ACE Secure Data Portal, the Account Owner agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of portal access as specifically
set forth in the Terms and Conditions document (see 72 FR 27632, published May 16, 2007) and any applicable Federal Register Notices (FRNs), including
subsequent modifications to currently existing FRNs, as they may relate to the ACE test.
When submitting this application, please click both boxes in section D at the end of this form. This indicates your authorization/approval of the information
contained in this document and will act as your electronic signatures. Please Note: You are reminded that you will be transmitting this information via the public
Internet. Data will be sent to CBP via e-mail. Only use your business e-mail noted on this form to submit your application. To send, click the "Submit by E-mail"
button at the bottom of this form after you have completed the required sections.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this
information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. Obligation to respond is required to obtain benefits. The control number
for this collection is 1651-0105. The estimated average time to complete this application is 20 minutes. If you have any comme nts regarding the burden estimate
you can write to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., Washington DC 20229. Expiration 9/30/2024.
If this is a change to an active account, please specify:

Please note that the processing of your account will be delayed by 2-3 weeks due to mail process.

Section A. Account Information
Account's Fiscal Year
End Date (MM/DD):

Name of Company:
Name of Company Officer:
(include middle initial)

Title of Company O°cer:

Company Organizational
Structure:

(Specify Other Title):
Officer's Date of Birth
or Other Valid Date:

(Other Organizational Structure)

Account's Business Activity with CBP/Identifying Information
If more than one activity is noted, please choose the primary activity by selecting the "Primary Activity" box. For all other activities, choose "Other." Depending
on the account type being established, the following identifying information is required to set up an ACE portal account. You are limited to a single
identiÿcation number for the portal account being requested with the exception of: Importer, broker, ÿler, software vendor, service bureau, port authority,
preparer or surety agent which can use up to three identifying numbers for each portal view.

1. Importer/Broker/Filer/Surety:
If you are requesting to participate as a Third Party Truck Manifest Preparer, please enter your CBP-assigned manifest preparer code in the ÿrst SCAC ÿeld in part
4d (Truck Carrier). To obtain a manifest preparer code, contact ACE Support at [email protected] or 866-530-4172.

Primary or Other view - Select only ONE Primary View
a. Importer

P

O

NA

IR#:

b. Broker

P

O

NA

Filer Code:

c. Self Filer

P

O

NA

Filer Code:

d. Surety

IR#:

Note: If you are applying for a new account type you must ÿrst have the CBP Revenue Division create your proÿle in ACE. Please also indicate
the date you submitted that request to the CBP Revenue Division and provide your Surety Code and EIN/SSN in the blocks below. If you are
applying for an account that is already established with CBP, please submit your Surety Code and EIN/SSN only.

P

O

NA

EIN/SSN:

Surety
Code:

Surety
Code:

Date submitted to
CBP, Revenue Division:
Before submitting, please ensure that the form is signed on the last page

Surety
Code:

2. Service Provider (indicate type):
Primary or Other view - Select only ONE Primary View
a. Software Vendor

P

O

NA

SCAC or
Filer Code:

EIN/SSN:

b. Service Bureau/Ctr.

P

O

NA

SCAC or
Filer Code:

EIN/SSN:

c. Port Authority

P

O

NA

SCAC:

EIN/SSN:

d. Preparer

P

O

NA

SCAC:

EIN/SSN:

e. Surety Agent

P

O

NA

EIN/SSN:

Filer
Code:

f. Vessel Agency

P

O

NA

EIN:

CBP Assigned
Number :

Importer
Number:

3. Facility Operator/Foreign Trade Zone Operator
NOTE: The “Name of Company” (see Section A. Account Information) must match the name on your bond.
Please provide: your EIN/SSN, bond number and FIRMS code. If you have facilities in multiple ports, list up to three FIRMS codes:

a. Facility Operator
(e.g., Warehouse, Container
Freight Station, Container
Examination Station)

FIRMS Codes:

Primary/Other

P

O

NA

EIN/SSN:

Bond Number:
(Required)

Note: If you used an SSN, you must complete the following two questions:

Has your background investigation
with CBP been completed?
b. Foreign Trade Zone

Y

N

Are your ÿngerprints on ÿle with CBP?

Y

N

Please provide your EIN/SSN, bond number, FIRMS code, Zone Number, Sub-zone Numbers and Site Number:
Primary/Other

P

O

FIRMS Code:

EIN/SSN:

NA

Bond Number:
(Required)

Zone
Number:

Sub-Zone
Numbers:

Site
Number:

Note: If you used an SSN, you must complete the following two questions:

Has your background investigation
with CBP been completed?

Y

N

Are your ÿngerprints on ÿle with CBP?

Before submitting, please ensure that the form is signed on the last page

Y

N

4. Air Carrier/Rail Carrier/Sea Carrier/Truck Carrier/Driver/Crew:
In order to use the In-Bond Authorization feature in the ACE portal, the applicant must be a valid principal or co-principal on a continuous activity code 2 bond. The
applicant must provide their assigned taxpayer ID# or social security # as it appears on the continuous activity code 2 bond as part of this application. If you do not wish
to use the In-Bond Authorization feature, please submit “NA” in the ”Active Type 2 Bond Number” and “IR Number for Type 2 Bond” fields.

a. Air Carrier

Primary/Other

O

P

ICAO Codes (3 Char)

NA
IATA Codes (2 Char)

b. Rail Carrier

Primary/Other

P

O

SCAC

NA

Active Type 2 Bond Number
IR Number for Type 2 Bond

c. Sea Carrier

Primary/Other

P

O

SCAC

NA

Active Type 2 Bond Number
IR Number for Type 2 Bond

d. Truck Carrier

Primary/Other

P

O

SCAC

NA
Active Type 2 Bond Number
IR Number for Type 2 Bond

e. Driver/Crew
(non-FAST drivers only)

P

O

This section is NOT required for a
CARRIER view; only for a Driver/Crew view

NA

State/
Province:

CDL #:

Enhanced CDL?

Yes

No

Country:

Haz-Mat Endorsement?

Complete
Name w/MI

Yes

No

Date of Birth
or Other Valid Date:
Citizenship/
Nationality:

Travel Documentation (enter as appropriate; one set is required if Enhanced CDL is not used):
Passport #:

Country:

Permanent Residence Card:

Country of Issuance:

Other Doc Type:

Before submitting, please ensure that the form is signed on the last page

Gender:

Male

Female

Section B. Account Owner Designation
This is the individual responsible for the daily administration of the Account's activities. Please complete either Part 1 or 2 of this
section. If the Account Owner is an individual, please ONLY ÿll out Part 1. If the Account Owner is a legal entity, please ÿll out
ONLY Part 2 and complete Section C.

Part 1. Individual
If the Account Owner is an individual (that is not a corporation, partnership, etc.) please provide the following information:
Preÿx/Title:

Application Date for
an ACE Portal Account

Name (include middle initial):

Business E-mail Address:

Date of Birth or Other Valid Date:
NOTE: An Account Owner for a U.S. based carrier or truck driver must supply a U.S. business address. A foreign-based carrier or truck driver must provide their foreign
business address and is not required to provide a U.S. business address. If applying for a Broker, Importer or Filer Account, a U.S. address is required. Importers who are
self ÿlers should apply for both their importer and their ÿler view on one ACE application.
Account Owner's Complete Business Address:
Country:

Street Address (P.O. Boxes not allowed):

State/Province:

City:

Zip/Postal Code:

Business Telephone Number:

Part 2. Legal Entity
If the Account Owner is a legal entity (that is, corporation, partnership, etc. ), not an individual, as identiÿed above, please provide the following information. If
you complete this section, you must complete Part C, "Point of Contact " below.
Application Date for
an ACE Portal Account

Name (include middle initial) :

NOTE: An Account Owner for a U.S. based truck carrier or truck driver must supply a U.S. business address. A foreign-based truck carrier or truck driver must provide
their foreign business address and is not required to provide a U.S. business address. If applying for a Broker, Importer or Filer Account, a U.S. address is required.
Importers who are self ÿlers should apply for both their importer and their ÿler view on one ACE application.
Account Owner's Complete Business Address:
Country:

City:

Street Address (P.O. Boxes not allowed):

State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code:

Before submitting, please ensure that the form is signed on the last page

Business Telephone Number:

Section C. Point of Contact for the Account
Point of Contact
Preÿx/Title:

Name (include middle initial):

Date of Birth or Other Valid Date:
Point of Contact's Complete Business Address:
Country:

Business E-mail Address:

NOTE: An Account Owner for a U.S. based truck carrier or truck driver must supply a U.S.
business address. A foreign-based truck carrier or truck driver must provide their foreign
business address and is not required to provide a U.S. business address. If applying for a
Broker, Importer or Filer Account, a U.S. address is required.

Street Address (PO Boxes not allowed):

City:

State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code:

Business Telephone Number:

Section D. Authorization and Acknowledgement
The account owner AND company o˜cer must sign below to indicate authorization/approval of the information contained in this
document. A false statement or claim may subject a person to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or 1621 and is punishable
by a ÿne and up to ÿve years imprisonment. You must click on BOTH electronic signature boxes to indicate authorization/approval
of the information contained in this document. To select a box, click in the box to the left of the statement. This will act as your
electronic signature. A false statement or claim may subject a person to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or 1621 and is
punishable by a ÿne and up to ÿve years imprisonment.
Name of Company O˜cer:

Company O˜cer

Date

Date

By selecting this box I am verifying that I am legally authorized to bind my company to the ACE
Secure Data Portal and its terms and conditions. (electronic signature)
Name of Account Owner or Account Owner's Point of Contact (This must be the name of the individual or point of contact, not the company name):
Account Owner or Account Owner's Point of Contact

Date

By selecting this box I am verifying that I am legally authorized to bind my company to the ACE
Secure Data Portal and its terms and conditions. (electronic signature)

Thank you! U.S. Customs and Border Protection looks forward to working with you!

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