🇺🇸 United States | Certified ACE Integration

Stop Wasting Time with Manual ACE Portal Entry

aduanasHQ submits entries directly to CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) from a single screen. No logging into the ACE Portal, no copy-pasting data, no data entry errors.

Used by 500+ US customs brokers and importers:

  • ✓ Major customs brokers (1,000+ entries/month)
  • ✓ Bonded warehouse operators nationwide
  • ✓ Fortune 500 importers at major US ports
  • ✓ 3PL providers handling high-volume clearances
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30-45 day implementation
Multi-timezone support
99.9% uptime SLA

Real-Time Time Savings

52 min
Per entry
(manual process)
12 min
With aduanasHQ
(automated)
40 minutes saved
Per entry = 33 hours/month with 50 entries

Direct Integration with CBP's ACE System

We're not a web form that copies data. We're a certified API connection to US Customs and Border Protection.

With aduanasHQ + ACE

How it actually works

  • Step 1: Enter data once in aduanasHQ
  • Step 2: P4 validates against ACE rules (before transmission)
  • Step 3: Click "Submit" → Automatic transmission via ABI
  • Step 4: ACE responds in 10-30 seconds (accepted/rejected)
  • Step 5: P4 displays real-time status updates
Result: 12 minutes average per entry vs. 52 minutes manually

Manual Process (ACE Portal)

What you're doing now

  • Log into ACE Portal (two-factor authentication)
  • Manually copy invoice/packing list data
  • Look up HTS codes one by one
  • Wait for validation (can take minutes if ACE is slow)
  • If error: Go back, correct, resubmit
  • Check each entry individually for status updates
Problems: Data entry errors, rejected entries, time wasted waiting for ACE

Technical ACE Integration Details

What P4 Sends to ACE:
  • Complete Entry Summary (Type 01, 03, 11, 86)
  • Importer of Record and consignee data validated
  • HTS classifications with duty calculations
  • Automatic Section 301 tariff application
  • Partner Government Agency (PGA) data (FDA, USDA, EPA)
  • ISF 10+2 filings for ocean shipments
What P4 Receives from ACE:
  • Entry number assigned (if accepted)
  • Real-time status (released, held, exam)
  • Specific validation errors (if rejected)
  • Exam notifications (intensive/physical)
  • Release authorization from CBP
  • Complete audit trail of all communications
ABI/ACS
Integration protocol
10-30 sec
ACE response time
99.7%
ACE uptime (average)

US Trade Compliance Built-In

Not just ACE filing. Full compliance with all CBP and trade regulations.

USMCA (NAFTA 2.0)

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

P4 Handles Automatically:
  • Rules of origin determination
  • USMCA Certificate of Origin generation
  • Preferential tariff calculations (0% duty)
  • Regional Value Content (RVC) tracking
  • Documentation for CBP verification
Savings: Average $8,500/year in duty savings for qualifying goods from Mexico/Canada

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

& Type 11 Bonded Warehouses

Complete Zone Operations:
  • FTZ admission and status tracking
  • Weekly inventory reconciliation reports
  • Zone-to-Zone transfers documented
  • Consumption entry automation
  • Export re-shipment tracking
Before: 4 hours/week on FTZ reporting
With P4: 15 minutes, one click

Section 301 & Trade Programs

Tariffs & CBP Requirements

Automated Compliance:
  • Section 301 China tariffs (Lists 1-4)
  • Exclusion monitoring and application
  • Anti-dumping/Countervailing duties (AD/CVD)
  • OFAC denied party screening
  • C-TPAT documentation management
CBP Audits: All documentation ready to export in minutes

What Happens After You Sign?

Typical implementation: 30-45 days from contract to full operation

Week 1-2
Initial Setup
  • P4 team configures your account
  • ACE connection setup (your broker credentials)
  • Filer code and port-of-entry configuration
  • Import product catalog and HTS codes
  • Configure importers/suppliers

You provide: ACE credentials, filer code, current data (Excel/CSV)

P4 provides: Dedicated implementation specialist

Week 3
Training
  • Session 1: Basic navigation (2 hours)
  • Session 2: Entry filing (2 hours)
  • Session 3: Advanced features (2 hours)
  • Practice in test environment

Format: Video conference (Teams/Zoom) or on-site available

Timezone: Sessions scheduled for EST/CST/PST

Week 4
Testing
  • Test entries in ACE test environment
  • Parallel processing (P4 + current system)
  • Verify results match
  • Adjustments based on your feedback
  • Final approval from your team

Goal: 100% confidence before going live

Your decision: When to start production

Week 5+
Go Live
  • First live entries to ACE
  • Daily check-ins with P4 team
  • Immediate support for questions
  • Gradual user transition
  • Retire old system (when ready)

Support: Phone, email, chat

Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM EST/CST/PST

Do you need to stop operations during implementation?

No. Continue using your current system while we set up P4. When you're ready, transition gradually.

Zero downtime

US Companies Using aduanasHQ

Real cases from US operations

Major Customs Broker

Licensed broker | Los Angeles/Long Beach

Processes 1,200+ entries monthly for diverse clients at the largest US port complex. 24/7 operations required a reliable ACE integration system.

1,200+
Entries/month
15 min
Avg per entry

Use case: High-volume brokerage, multiple clients simultaneously, integration with carting and warehouse systems

FTZ Operator

Foreign Trade Zone | Houston, TX

Manages FTZ inventory for 40+ tenants. Weekly inventory reconciliation and consumption entries automated for CBP compliance.

40+
Active tenants
15 min
Weekly FTZ report

Before: 4+ hours weekly on inventory reports
Now: One click, 15 minutes, ready for CBP

Electronics Importer

Direct importer | Multiple US ports

Fortune 500 company importing from Asia. Section 301 tariff complexity, FDA requirements, and high-value shipments required precise compliance.

-92%
Entry errors
$180K
Annual savings

Result: Section 301 tariffs correctly applied, avoided CBP penalties, reduced broker fees

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Frequently Asked Questions - USA

Real API connection. We're not a web form that copies and pastes. aduanasHQ has direct integration via ABI (Automated Broker Interface) with CBP's ACE servers.

How it works:

  1. You enter data in aduanasHQ once
  2. P4 validates against ACE rules before transmission (prevents rejections)
  3. Click "Submit" → P4 transmits electronically to ACE via ABI
  4. ACE responds in 10-30 seconds with acceptance or rejection
  5. P4 displays the result immediately in your dashboard

Benefit: No copy/paste, no logging into ACE Portal, no data entry errors.

Yes, you can still work. P4 automatically detects when ACE is unavailable.

What happens:

  • P4 notifies you: "ACE temporarily unavailable"
  • Your entries are saved in queue
  • P4 automatically retries every 15 minutes
  • When ACE returns, P4 transmits all queued entries
  • You receive notification of each successful transmission

Meanwhile: You can prepare entries, upload documents, generate reports, work on other functions.

ACE Uptime: Historically 99.7%. Most outages are < 1 hour (scheduled weekend maintenance).

Yes, fully automated. aduanasHQ handles Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) with CBP.

How ISF works in P4:

  • Enter ISF data once (or import from booking/PO)
  • P4 validates all 10 data elements required by CBP
  • Automatic transmission to ACE via ABI
  • Tracks 24-hour advance filing deadline
  • Alerts if amendments needed before arrival

Integration: ISF data automatically flows to entry filing, no re-entry needed.

Penalty avoidance: $5,000 CBP penalty for late/incorrect ISF. P4 prevents these errors.

Automatic application and monitoring. aduanasHQ includes complete Section 301 tariff management.

What P4 does:

  • Identifies covered products: Matches HTS codes to Lists 1-4
  • Applies additional duties: Automatically adds 7.5% or 25% tariff
  • Tracks exclusions: Monitors granted exclusions by HTS/product
  • Validates country of origin: Ensures Section 301 only applies to China
  • Maintains audit trail: Complete documentation for CBP reviews

Updates: P4 team monitors USTR announcements and updates tariff tables automatically.

Result: No underpayments (CBP penalties) or overpayments (wasted money).

Depends on your operation. We don't have one-size-fits-all pricing because every client is different.

Factors affecting price:

  • Number of users (brokers, entry writers, warehouse staff)
  • Monthly entry volume
  • USA only or multiple countries
  • Required integrations (ERP, WMS, carting systems)

What we DON'T charge:

  • ❌ Per-entry fees (unlimited processing)
  • ❌ Per-document charges
  • ❌ Update fees (included)
  • ❌ Support charges (included)

Get a quote: Complete 5-minute questionnaire → Receive quote within 24 hours.

Typical US broker: 10-15 users, 200-500 entries/month. See example profiles →

Yes. Multi-timezone coverage across all US time zones.

Support availability:

  • 📧 Email: support@p4.software (4-hour response SLA)
  • 📞 Phone: +507-209-6996 (Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM EST/CST/PST)
  • 💬 Live Chat: Available during business hours
  • 👨‍💻 Remote assistance: Screen sharing for urgent issues

Coverage hours:

  • 8AM-8PM Eastern Time (covers NYC, Miami, Savannah)
  • 7AM-7PM Central Time (covers Houston, New Orleans)
  • 6AM-6PM Pacific Time (covers LA, Oakland, Seattle)

Emergency support: 24/7 on-call for Enterprise clients.

Languages: English (primary), Spanish, Portuguese available.

Ready to Stop Wasting Time with Manual ACE Entry?

See aduanasHQ in action with real US customs data. 30-minute demo, no commitment required.

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