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Revision as of 17:35, 4 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide

ACE Manifest

A complete guide to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) electronic truck manifest system for highway carriers.

Difficulty: Beginner Time: 15 Minutes

Overview

Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) primary trade processing system. For highway carriers, ACE includes the Truck e-Manifest capability, which allows carriers to electronically transmit inbound truck, conveyance, and cargo information to CBP prior to arrival at a U.S. land border crossing.[1][2]

CBP’s advance electronic truck manifest requirements are implemented under 19 CFR §123.92, which establishes mandatory advance timeframes for submitting cargo and conveyance data.[3]

BorderConnect provides a web-based ACE eManifest solution that allows carriers to meet CBP truck e-Manifest requirements, supported by 24/7 technical support.

⏱️ ACE Truck e-Manifest at a Glance

Requirement Standard Movements FAST Movements
Advance transmission deadline ≥ 1 hour prior to arrival ≥ 30 minutes prior to arrival
Regulatory authority 19 CFR §123.92
Transmission methods ACE Portal or approved EDI / service provider
Driver document Manifest cover sheet (lead sheet)

ACE Manifest Requirements

Advance Notice Timeframes

Under 19 CFR §123.92, CBP must receive the required electronic truck cargo and conveyance information no later than 1 hour prior to arrival at the first U.S. port of arrival.

FAST Member Exception: For qualifying FAST movements, the minimum advance notice is reduced to 30 minutes prior to arrival.[3]

These requirements apply regardless of whether the manifest is transmitted directly through the ACE Secure Data Portal or via an approved software provider like BorderConnect.

Why Advance Filing is Required

CBP’s truck e-Manifest program allows officers to:

  • Perform pre-arrival risk assessment.
  • Identify admissibility or targeting issues earlier.
  • Improve processing efficiency at primary inspection.
  • Reduce border delays caused by incomplete or late information.

Filing ACE Truck e-Manifests

Transmission Methods

CBP supports two primary methods for filing:[2]

  • ACE Secure Data Portal: Manual entry via CBP’s web portal.
  • EDI / Service Provider: Electronic messaging using CBP-tested software such as BorderConnect.

Manifest Cover Sheet

After a truck manifest is accepted by CBP, carriers can print a manifest cover sheet (lead sheet). This document helps CBP officers link the driver and conveyance at the port of entry to the electronically filed manifest.

🔖 Local port procedures and document expectations may vary. Drivers should always carry paperwork appropriate to the shipment type and any applicable programs (FAST, in-bond, etc.).

Modernization & QR Codes

QR Code Requirements

Since 2020, truck manifest cover sheets can optionally include a Quick Response (QR) code to speed up retrieval at the booth.

Mandatory at Laredo: Effective August 11, 2024, the Laredo Field Office requires QR codes on cover sheets for all its ports of entry.[4]

BorderConnect Generated Cover Sheet

Getting Started in BorderConnect

1 Create Profiles

Before creating ACE manifests, create profiles for your assets. This significantly reduces data entry errors.

2 Create & Submit Manifest

Once profiles are set up, you can begin creating and submitting ACE truck manifests. Ensure all data is transmitted early enough to meet CBP’s advance notice requirements.

See: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a New ACE Manifest

Tutorial Library

Helpful videos for specific ACE scenarios.

How To: Create ACE In-Bond
How To: Amend/Cancel ACE
How To: Create Empty ACE
How To: Goods Astray
How To: IITs (Instruments of Int'l Traffic)
How To: Personal Shipment
How To: Section 321

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-01-19/pdf/FR-2007-01-19.pdf
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.sandersbrokerage.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACE-Truck-Manifest-User-Guide.pdf
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-19/chapter-I/part-123/subpart-J/section-123.92
  4. ↑ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3e4f415
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