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ACE entry summary data and business rules

Counts toward CBP's Entry / Entry Summary category. 31 of the 480 released past questions are on this topic.

Where to look: ACE Entry Summary Instructions.

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  1. In the ACE Entry Summary Instructions, what does bond designation type code A indicate?

    1. A bond deposited as cash in lieu of surety
    2. A single transaction bond that is additional security when appropriate for AD/CVD, a PGA, or as required by statute, regulation or directive
    3. The basic bond containing the conditions of 19 CFR 113.62 for entry and entry summary
    4. A continuous bond that supersedes the bond presented at time of entry
    Answer

    B. Code A marks the single transaction bond that provides additional security. Code B marks the basic bond containing the 113.62 conditions.

    ACE Entry Summary Instructions, page 3

  2. For which entry type can the bond not be waived under the ACE Entry Summary Instructions?

    1. An informal entry of personal effects
    2. A consumption entry of free merchandise
    3. An informal entry of a serviceman's shipment returning from foreign duty
    4. An explicit AD/CVD entry type
    Answer

    D. The instructions say the bond cannot be waived for an explicit AD/CVD entry type.

    ACE Entry Summary Instructions, page 4

  3. In the ACE Entry Summary Instructions, for which merchandise is the Live Entry Indicator required?

    1. Quota class merchandise
    2. Commercial sample shipments
    3. Personal shipments
    4. Consolidated summaries
    Answer

    A. A live entry, where the entry summary and entry are filed at the time of entry, is required for quota class merchandise.

    ACE Entry Summary Instructions, page 6

  4. For a Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) entry of most merchandise, what bond amount does the ACE BRPD give?

    1. The estimated duties, including fees, with no multiplier
    2. 110 percent of the estimated duties, including fees
    3. The greater of 2x the duty including fees or 3x the value
    4. 2x the estimated duties, including fees, determined at the time of entry
    Answer

    D. For TIB merchandise not in the special categories, the bond is 2x the estimated duties including fees. Samples and professional equipment use 110 percent and restricted merchandise uses the greater of 2x duty or 3x value.

    ACE BRPD Section 3.5

  5. Which ACE ABI notification code does the ACE BRPD list for "Entry summary canceled"?

    1. UC6
    2. UC4
    3. UC5
    4. UC7
    Answer

    A. UC6 is entry summary canceled. UC4 is rejected, UC5 inactivated and UC7 document receipt acknowledgement.

    ACE BRPD Section 1.14

  6. Who may execute the declaration on an entry (CF 3461) or entry summary (CF 7501) under Directive 3530-002A?

    1. Only the importer of record, meaning the owner, purchaser or Customs broker
    2. Any nominal consignee
    3. Any freight forwarder
    4. The carrier's agent
    Answer

    A. Only the importer of record (owner, purchaser or Customs broker) may execute the declaration.

    Right to Make Entry Directive, section 5.4

  7. A nominal consignee cannot secure a licensed Customs broker. What happens to the entry under Directive 3530-002A?

    1. The carrier may make the entry
    2. CBP assigns a broker to make the entry
    3. The consignee may make entry in his own name through a broker later
    4. Entry of merchandise must be denied
    Answer

    D. Entry must be denied, and the consignee may tell the owner or purchaser to designate a broker or to make entry themselves.

    Right to Make Entry Directive, section 5.5.1

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