ACI Commodity Description Search Page (ACI eManifest)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The ACI Commodity Description Search Page allows you to manage the stored commodity descriptions used when creating or editing ACI shipment commodities in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.
Whenever a new commodity description is entered on an ACI shipment, BorderConnect automatically saves it for future use. Over time, this can result in:
- Duplicate entries
- Typos or inconsistent wording
- Incorrect default package or weight units
This page is designed to keep your commodity list clean, accurate, and easy to reuse.
You can access it from the ACI eManifests menu by selecting Commodity Descriptions.
Why manage commodity descriptions?
Keeping descriptions organized helps:
| Benefit | Why it matters |
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| Faster data entry | Quickly select common goods instead of retyping |
| Fewer errors | Correct typos once instead of repeatedly |
| Consistent reporting | Standardized descriptions improve customs clarity |
| Cleaner dropdown lists | Removes clutter and duplicates |
Adding a new commodity description
In most cases, descriptions are created automatically while entering a shipment. However, you can manually add standardized entries in advance.
Steps
- Click New Commodity Description
- Enter:
- Commodity description text
- Default package type (for example cartons, pallets, drums)
- Default weight unit (kilograms or pounds)
- Click Save
The description will now appear as a selectable option when creating ACI commodities.
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🔖 Defaults automatically populate when this description is selected on a shipment, speeding up commodity entry. |
Search section
Use the search tools to quickly locate specific commodity descriptions.
You can filter by:
- Description text
- Package type
By default, all stored commodity descriptions are displayed.
| Button | Function |
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| Search | Displays results based on entered filters |
| Reset | Returns to full list of commodity descriptions |
| Clear | Empties all filters for a new search |
Results section
The results table shows all matching commodity descriptions along with management options.
Each row includes:
- Description text
- Default package type
- Default weight unit
- Edit link
- Delete link
Use the arrow controls to navigate multiple result pages if needed.
Edit
Use Edit to correct spelling mistakes, update package types, or change weight defaults. Saving applies the update to future commodity selections.
Delete
Use Delete to remove duplicates or outdated descriptions from the system.
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🔖 Deleting a description does not affect previously filed shipments. It only removes it from future selection lists. |
Recommended cleanup workflow
Open Commodity Descriptions ↓ Search for similar or misspelled entries ↓ Edit the best version ↓ Delete duplicates
Best practices
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🔖 • Keep descriptions clear and in plain language • Avoid abbreviations unless commonly recognized • Periodically review for duplicates • Use consistent package and weight defaults |