TIN # 66120133: CLARIFICATION ON THE QUANTITY DATA VALUE REPORTED IN ACE CARGO RELEASE

TIN # 66120133

SEATTLE REGION

Blaine, WA

AREA PORT OF BLAINE

CLARIFICATION ON THE QUANTITY DATA VALUE REPORTED IN ACE CARGO RELEASE

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Notice is to clarify the use of the correct procedures for use of the quantity data value in the ACE Cargo Release for Record Identifier SE15. Incorrect use of the quantity data value can keep a bill of lading from fully clearing in ACE and prevent timely release of the shipment.

DETAILS:

The Area Port of Blaine has been encountering entries in ACE Cargo Release that erroneously show a quantity value of less than the full manifested quantity of the shipment. The quantity data element in the SE15 Record Indicator is an optional field, and in many situations will be left blank. If a quantity is entered in the SE15 data element, and is erroneously less than the bill manifested quantity, then the bill will not fully clear. Such a discrepancy can potentially delay release of the shipment from the port of entry.

As such, brokers are reminded about the proper use of the SE15 Record Indicator. Below is guidance provided for the SE15 data element as noted in the CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements – ACE Cargo Release v40:

“If a data value is reported for Quantity (Pos 60-67) in the ACE Cargo Release (SE), that value will be used as the entered and released quantity for the bill. If a data value for Quantity is not reported in the ACE Cargo Release (SE), the full manifested bill quantity will be used as the entered and released quantity. In the case of a split shipment, release will be issued to the carrier under either the Hold All or Incremental Release under Immediate Delivery procedures.

In the case where the Cargo Release is being filed for a quantity which is less than the full manifested bill of lading quantity, the data element Quantity must be submitted, and the value reported must be greater than zero.”

Reminder: If the quantity field is entered, the bill quantity must be entered at the most detailed (i.e. lowest) level of the bill. As such, quantity would be applicable on the house bill record, and not on the master bill record.

https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-catair-cargo-release-chapter

Should you have questions regarding use of this field, please contact your ABI Software Vendor or ACE Client Representative.