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MAGAYA AMS
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Ocean AMS Software Solution
 Magaya Automated Manifest System (AMS) Software is a fully-integrated solution that Magaya Corporation
has developed for its customers in order for them to comply with the 24-hour manifest regulation
implemented by the US Customs for Ocean Imports. Magaya AMS Software reduces the amount of time submitting the
cargo declaration to the AMS at US Customs since you do not need to retype any information you already
have in your company database. Once you are ready to send your declaration, the Magaya AMS Software
runs a very 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 AMS system at Customs.
With Magaya AMS you will not need to buy any expensive hardware or pay the services of a port authority or
service center in order to transmit your data. Magaya Corporation has the communication infrastructure necessary
for a stable, secure and bi-directional communication with US Customs.
Magaya AMS Software allows you to see the history of all your transmissions to customs as well as all the
notifications you have received for every shipment you have declared. This system permits you to send and receive
transactions in a way that you will be amazed of its functionality.
What do you need to start using the Ocean AMS?
You should call U.S. Customs Service at this telephone number 703.921.7501 in order
to begin the process of becoming an AMS participant.
Upon receipt of the inquiry, an information package is sent to the requesting organization.
The package contains a Respondent Checklist, instructions on how to complete the checklist,
the latest copy of this document, Master In-bond documentation, and a copy of Customs policy
regarding electronic interface.
Once the Respondent Checklist has been completed and returned to Customs and the potential participant
has chosen a communication technique and protocol, the participant undertakes procurement of equipment
and software. A Customs representative is assigned to work with the company and serve as a technical
advisor to aid in the process of becoming an AMS participant.
Each participant is required to complete a series of tests designed to evaluate their ability to receive
and transmit manifest data. You can obtain more information about the AMS and its requirements at the
US Customs website.
What is AMS Software?
AMS (Automated Manifest System) is a means of speeding the flow of cargo through an electronic release
notification system. This reduces paperwork for both carriers and Customs by eliminating the paper manifest
and decreasing the number of discrepancy reports and in-bond document (CF-7512), Transportation Entry and
Manifest of Goods Subject to Customs Inspection and Permit.
AMS participants and Customs both realize multiple benefits from greater control, better communication,
and a shorter holding time for imported cargo.
Air AMS Software Solution
 Like the Magaya Ocean AMS, the Air AMS is a fully-integrated solution that will save your company a lot of time
and money when filing the Air AMS information to US Customs.
Air AMS Software 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 departure or arrival 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.
Air AMS increases data reliability and electronic enforcement hold capability by standardizing the way the trade
community and the U.S. Customs Service communicate.
Electronic Air Waybill Transmission
Air waybill data can be transmitted in any sequence to an open inventory file in the Customs computer. This file is
created by the participant. Carriers have the option to transmit bills at random or group them by flight. Amendments
to air waybills can be transmitted to AMS electronically, provided the cargo has not been sent to General Order (GO).
The number of paper manifest discrepancy reports can be reduced and subsequently eliminated.
Participants can split shipments, receive notification when an air entry has been filed that references an air waybill number
not on file, and use the air waybill number as well as the conventional CF-7512 as the in-bond control number.
Cargo Status Notifications
Air AMS participants can receive electronic cargo status notification as soon as Customs is notified that the flight
has departed from the last foreign port, or the flight has been arrived by Customs. Cargo status notifications inform
the participant that the cargo is in-bond or permit to proceed authorized, or authorized for local transfer. Notification
of examination is also provided.
In-bond
For cargo that is proceeding to destinations other than the initial port of entry, the in-bond procedure may be initiated
by flagging the air waybill at the time of transmission. The airway bill number can be used as the in-bond control number
as well as the conventional CF7512 in-bond number.
Permit to Proceed
Air AMS participants receive electronic authorization to proceed from the initial arrival port to the final destination.
The cargo can go inbond from there.
Local Transfers
AMS provides electronic notification that permits movement of an air waybill from the carrier's premises to a deconsolidator.
Open to Deconsolidators, Freight Forwarders, and Service Centers
Deconsolidators provide full air way bill information on all non-AMS cargo moving through a facility and may be nominated
by an AMS carrier to provide information on specific waybills. The deconsolidator receives Freight Status Notification
(FSN) messages after a transfer by an AMS carrier and after transmitting air waybill data on non-AMS cargo going to
their facility. Advance notice of General Order is transmitted through AMS. Deconsolidators also receive electronic notice
of Customs and USDA holds. A freight forwarder can also be nominated by an AMS carrier to provide air waybill information.
Service Centers transmit air waybill data electronically on behalf of participants. They provide full air waybill data,
which allows other smaller entities to participate in the Air AMS program.
Getting Started with Air AMS
A phone call or letter is all it takes to get started in AMS. Each potential participant is sent a Respondent's Checklist asking
for the following information:
- 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 to signal your interest in AMS. A Client Representative will be assigned to work with your
company and serve as technical advisor during testing, and to provide assistance when needed.
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, call the ACS Client Representative Branch at 703.921.7500.
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