Add/Edit Commodity for ACI Shipment Page (ACI eManifest)
| This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Add/Edit Commodity for ACI Shipment Page is a page in BorderConnect ACI eManifest software where the user enters or modifies the commodity information for an ACI Shipment. It can only be accessed from the ACI Shipment Details Page by clicking either the Create Commodity button or the Edit link for an existing commodity.
Each ACI Shipment must include commodity information describing what is being transported. Please note the legend located at the bottom of the page, as it can be used to determine which fields are required to be filled out.
Page Actions
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Used to save the entered commodity information to the shipment. This button can only be used when all required fields have been completed. Clicking the button will save the commodity information to the shipment and return the user to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Delete | Only appears when editing an existing commodity. Clicking this button will remove the commodity from the shipment and return the user to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Cancel | Used to cancel entering or editing commodity information. Clicking this button will disregard any entered or changed commodity information and return the user to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
Commodity Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Used to provide a description of the goods that make up the shipment. The description must be plain language and sufficient to identify the cargo for customs purposes. The description can be between 1 and 300 characters and cannot contain special characters such as apostrophes, colons, plus signs, or exclamation points. |
| Quantity | Used to indicate the number and type of packages of the goods that make up the shipment. The number of packages can be entered in the text field and must be a whole number between 1 and 9999999. The drop down menu is used to select the package type from the list, such as boxes or barrels. |
| Weight | Used to indicate the gross weight of the goods that make up the shipment. The weight can be entered in the text field and must be 1 to 9 digits. Decimal values are optionally allowed with up to 4 digits of decimal precision. The drop down menu is used to select the weight unit from the list, such as pounds or kilograms. |
| Marks and Numbers | Optional field used to indicate any marks and numbers that identify a shipment or parts of a shipment. |
Saved Commodity Descriptions
When the user begins typing in the Description field, BorderConnect will check to see if the text matches a previously entered ACI Commodity Description. If there is a match, the saved description can be selected and will automatically set the package type and weight unit used previously. If there is no match, the description will be recorded for future use.
Stored ACI Commodity Descriptions can also be edited or deleted from the ACI Commodity Description Search Page.
Hazardous Materials Fields
The following fields are required if the shipment contains hazardous materials.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Hazmat UN Code | Used to indicate the UN Code for the hazardous materials. When the user begins typing the UN Code in the field, BorderConnect will check to see if it matches a previously entered UN Code. If there is a match, it can be selected and will automatically set the Contact Name, Contact Phone Number, and Handling Instructions used previously. If there is no match, these selections will be recorded for future use. |
| Hazmat Contact Name | Used to indicate the contact name for the hazardous materials. |
| Hazmat Contact Phone Number | Used to indicate the contact number for the hazardous materials. |
| Hazmat Handling Instructions | Used to specify handling instructions for the hazardous materials, such as "handle with care" or "keep away from eyes". |
Stored ACI Hazardous Goods Profiles can also be edited or deleted from the ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page.