USCBPProposed Rule

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo

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Summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is updating how rail companies must report cargo being shipped out of the country. Instead of using older systems, companies will now use an electronic system called ACE to file their export paperwork, making the process faster and more organized.

Key Points

  • 1Rail cargo companies must switch to an electronic filing system (ACE) for exporting goods instead of using older paper-based or manual methods
  • 2This change affects anyone shipping products by rail across U.S. borders, including importers, exporters, and transportation companies
  • 3The new system is designed to speed up border processing and reduce paperwork errors by having all export information in one digital place
  • 4Companies have until March 15, 2025 to submit feedback or concerns about this proposed regulation
  • 5The requirement will make it easier for customs officials to track and inspect goods leaving the country

Key Dates

Published

January 13, 2025

Comment Deadline

March 15, 2025

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