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The Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
is a component of the U.S. Customs Service's Automated Commercial System
that permits qualified participants to electronically file required import
data with Customs. ABI is a voluntary program available to brokers,
importers, carriers, port authorities, and independent service centers.
Currently, over 96% of all entries filed with Customs are filed through ABI.
With ABI, you,
the importer can:
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Receive
conditional cargo release results up to five days before the ocean
conveyance arrives, one day for air transport, same day for truck
transport and rail transport.
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File entry
release data electronically for cargo release.
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File
consumption entries, TIB entries, FTZ entries, and warehouse withdrawals
for consumption.
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Update entry
dates electronically.
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Change
selected shipping details on entries in Customs status up until the time
cargo arrives.
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Certify entry
summary for cargo release processing--a separate 3461 transaction is not
required.
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Receive
priority handling through exam/release processing (including quota and
on-stop-quota).
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File drawback
claims electronically.
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Pay statements
electronically through the Automated Clearinghouse (ACH).
The benefits to
you, besides the customs brokerage fees of $60 to $150 per entry charged by
customs brokers that translates to savings of between $62,000
to $156,000 a year if you have about 20 imports a week, are:
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Expedited
cargo release.
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Electronic
transmission, validation, confirmation, and correction for entry
summaries.
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Payment
options such as daily statement and electronic payment through the
Automated Clearinghouse (ACH).
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Validated
duties, taxes, and fees.
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Interactive
communication with Customs.
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Courtesy
notices of liquidation, extension, and suspension.
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Consolidated
reports under the National Importer Liquidation Program.
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Error
statistics available monthly.
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Timely tariff
updates.
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Query
capabilities such as HTS, Manufacturer, Quota/Visa, Bond, Administrative
Messages and so on.
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Uniform entry summary processing.
The purpose shall be to
eliminate U.S. customs entry fees and service charges and establish a
direct link with U.S. Customs' electronic system. |
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