Your ACE Account Is Now a Requirement—What Every Importer Should Do Next
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An ACE account is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. ACE (the automated commercial exchange) is customs’ official system for your import data and some export data (AES/EDI). It has become the centralized communication hub for importers, including where government notices are delivered. With IEPA tariffs and potential refunds pending, ensuring your ACE account is set up and accurate is essential for import compliance and cash recovery. ACE data can be your best compliance tool and your biggest risk. Its robust reporting supports audits, reviews, and trend analysis—but the same consolidated data is actively used by government data analysts to drive investigations, queries, and audits. If you’re not monitoring your ACE reports, you may be missing critical red flags in your import program. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we start every engagement by reviewing ACE data. We leverage artificial intelligence to analyze ACE reports and deliver meaningful insights on broker activity, entries, and risk. In a recent review, we uncovered an importer with 100 brokers—far beyond the expected two to three—and many lacked valid powers of attorney, creating major exposure. If you don’t have an ACE account, get one. If you do, make sure it’s governed, accurate, and reviewed regularly. Want help setting up ACE or assessing your ACE data? Visit our website to learn more or connect with our team for guidance.