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What is AMS?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Manifest System (AMS) is both an imported merchandise
inventory control system and a cargo release notification system. An integral part of the Automated Commercial
System (ACS), AMS interacts with other ACS systems such as Automated Broker Interface (ABI), the Cargo Selectivity
system, and the National In-bond Control Program (Source: CBP website).
The Automated Manifest System (AMS) is designed for the electronic filing of shipping documents in advance
of the cargo arriving in the US to speed the flow of cargo. This reduces
paperwork for both carriers and Customs by eliminating the paper manifest and
in-bond document (CF-7512). As an AMS participant, you will gain multiple
benefits such as greater control, better communication, and a shorter holding
time for imported cargo. When using AMS, the release process can start before
the cargo departs from the foreign country.
Magaya Ocean AMS Solution
Magaya Ocean AMS is a fully-integrated solution that Magaya Corporation has developed to
help logistics providers to comply with Customs’ 24-hour manifest regulation. The Magaya
AMS solution reduces the amount of time needed to submit the cargo declaration to the AMS at
US Customs since you do not need to retype any information you already have in your Magaya
database. When you are ready to send your declaration, Magaya AMS runs a detailed validation
procedure and shows you the fields that did not pass the validation, allowing you to fix the
errors before sending the information to the US Customs AMS system.
Magaya AMS has all the functionality you need to file your ocean import information:
- Send the Shipment Manifest
- Make Changes to an already submitted Manifest
- Send a Flight Departure Message
- Get Freight Status Notifications
- Query the Freight Status
- Request In-Bond Cargo Movements
Magaya Air AMS Solution
Like the Magaya Ocean AMS, the Magaya Air AMS solution is a fully-integrated solution that will
save your company time and money when filing the Air AMS information with US Customs.
The Magaya Air AMS solution allows carriers to “Arrive” an in-bond shipment and to file in-bond,
permit to proceed, and local transfers electronically. The carrier obtains notifications of releases,
in-bond authorizations, general order, permit to proceed, and local transfer authorization upon flight
arrival or departure from the last foreign port. Air waybill data can be transmitted in any sequence.
Carriers have the option to transmit bills at random or group them by flight. Amendments to any air waybill
information can also be transmitted electronically through AMS. Magaya Air AMS solution increases data
reliability and electronic enforcement hold capability by standardizing the way the trade community and
the U.S. Customs Service communicate. With the Magaya AMS solution offers the following features:
- Send Manifest for Regular and Express Inbound Shipments
- Make Changes to an already submitted Manifest
- Send a Flight Departure Message
- Get Freight Status Notifications
- Query the Freight Status
- Request In-Bond Cargo Movements
Getting Started With AMS
To become an AMS participant, contact the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
Each potential participant is sent a Respondent’s Checklist asking for information such as:
- Direct arrival U.S. ports for your operations
- Onward destination points where aircraft or vessels move on permits to proceed
- Number of arrivals per month
- Number of air waybills or master and house bills discharged per month for each port
- Percentage of monthly air waybills/master bills per port that will move in-bond
- Ports where you operate a bonded facility, with facility names and FIRMS codes
Complete and return the checklist. A Client Representative will be assigned to work with
your company and serve as technical advisor during testing and to provide assistance when needed.
You must also send a letter of intent to CBP, telling them you will use Magaya Corporation as your
AMS service provider. For letter samples, click here:
In accordance with implementation of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Information Systems
Security Policy, all participants that transmit electronic data directly to CBP’s Automated Export
System (AES) or Automated Commercial System (ACS) are required to have a signed Interconnection
Security Agreement (ISA) on file with CBP.
For specific information on AMS, see the US Customs and Border Protection website at:
www.cpb.gov
The Magaya AMS plug-in is available for the Magaya Cargo System and Magaya Supply Chain software.
Magaya AMS provides you with all the features needed to comply with US Customs regulations.
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