ACAS
What is Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)?
The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program went into effect on June 12, 2018, requiring the submission of advanced air cargo information on shipments arriving in the United States from a foreign location. Previously a voluntary process in which ...
How ACAS developed?
The foiling of the terrorist attempt in Yemen in October made it clear that there was a need for a more robust system to prevent terrorists from loading potentially harmful packages on planes. Five days after the international anti-terrorism ...
What are the ACAS data elements?
1. Airport of Arrival 2. Cargo Terminal Operator 3. MAWB # 4. HAWB # 5. Package Tracking Identifier 6. Airport of Origin 7. Shipper Name and Address - individual name or name of business and a valid street address with city/province, country and ...
What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program?
The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program was implemented on June 12, 2018. Under ACAS, air carriers are required to submit advanced air cargo information for all shipments from foreign locations coming into the United States. Prior to June 12, ...
Is there a way to find out have ACAS been filed or not for the shipments that we are clearing ?
No there isn’t a way to find out. But I think if you file an ACAS that is already on file, it should get rejected for duplicate filing.
What if we filed an entry for a shipments that ACAS was not filed on time at origin , Will CBP goes after us for the penalty?
ACAS is generally the responsibility the inbound air carrier and/or other eligible ACAS filer . We are finding our customers who are freight forwarders/consolidators needing to file either to save costs as airline may charge them fees for filing high ...
What happens if there is a duplicate filing?
Subsequent filings are treated as updates by the ACAS system. Unlike the CAMIR, there is no need to distinguish between inbound messages (such as FRI) and change messages (such as FRC).
Who do I contact if I have technical issues?
Please contact your Client Representative. If one has not yet been assigned, please send an email to gmb.clientrepoutreach@cbp.dhs.gov.
What do I do if my data transmission is rejected?
Correct the error and resubmit. If you are not able to determine the issue, please contact your Client Representative.
How does ACAS apply in countries that have NCSP recognition through TSA?
ACAS is required for air cargo supply chain participants in all countries, including those operating under an NCSP. Operating in an NCSP country does not exempt participants from ACAS requirements; the NCSP program simply allows approved air cargo ...
How would it work for a freight forwarder if a shipment requires enhanced screening?
Should a shipment require enhanced screening, email or phone notification will be provided to the freight forwarder as soon as possible, in order to afford the freight forwarder an opportunity to segregate or screen the shipment under its National ...
What are the benefits of ACAS from a freight forwarder perspective?
While the benefits of ACAS participation vary between organizations, several advantages include: Avoiding the reduced cut-off times that may result from carriers requesting earlier data submission from freight forwarders that are not ACAS filers. ...
To what extent is the international community (for example, Border Action Plan, European Union, World Customs Organization) involved with ACAS, and how is the U.S. Government promoting uniformity of air cargo security programs globally?
A critical component to achieving a global solution to terrorism is international cooperation on data collection standards that promote a harmonized approach to international air cargo security. The United States sees ACAS as a model for the ...
What are the costs of participating in ACAS?
The government does not charge for ACAS participation. Organizations that use third-party service providers may find that those providers will charge for ACAS services.
Which government agencies have access to my organization’s ACAS data submissions?
CBP and TSA.
Are there penalties for incorrect or untimely ACAS data submission?
Yes, ACAS violations are subject to liquidated damages claims. However, CBP will be taking a common sense approach to enforcement, and will not generally be issuing liquidated damages claims for the first 12 months following the publication of the ...
How far in advance does ACAS data have to be submitted?
ACAS data should be transmitted prior to consolidation and loading the cargo on an aircraft. This timeline is required to enable risk assessment for each cargo shipment and to conduct the required screening. The sooner data are submitted to ACAS, ...
What type of data do I need to submit, and how should the data be submitted?
The ACAS data elements are a subset of the data required pursuant to section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002: • Shipper name and address • Consignee name and address • Cargo description • Piece count • Weight • Air waybill number Airlines and ...
Who do I contact to begin sending ACAS data?
All parties required to or interested in transmitting ACAS data should contact their assigned CBP Client Representative. If one has not yet been assigned, please send an e-mail to gmb.clientrepoutreach@cbp.dhs.gov.
Who is required to submit ACAS data to CBP?
The inbound air carrier is required to file the ACAS data if no other eligible party elects to file. CBP is allowing parties other than the inbound air carrier to file because in some cases, these other parties will have access to accurate ACAS data ...
What are the benefits of the ACAS program?
Several universal advantages include: Increased security by leveraging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) threat data and other data to employ a risk-based approach to improve air cargo security through targeted screening. Gained efficiencies by ...
Why did the government implement the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program and under what legal authority does it operate?
Following a terrorist attempt in October 2010 involving explosives concealed in U.S.-bound packages from Yemen, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) worked to enhance air cargo supply chain ...