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ACE Portal: Addition of Verification Step for ACH Refund Changes – Coming October 10
CSMS # 70162211
Beginning October 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require email or short message service (SMS) verification for Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) refund information changes made in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). Following this update, authorized ACE Portal users will receive a security token via email, with the option to also receive it via SMS message, when attempting to add or modify ACH refund information within an ACE Portal importer sub-account. Security token verification will be required to successfully complete the ACH information change. In addition, other authorized users under the applicable importer sub-account will have the option to enable notifications and receive email or SMS message alerts following any ACH refund information changes.
Following last month’s addition of SMS as an ACE Portal login authentication method, this additional verification step enhances ACE Portal security while maximizing flexibility for users. Detailed instructions on how to manage ACH refund information and associated email and SMS information for verification in the ACE Portal will be included in an upcoming update to the ACE Portal: ACH Bank Information for Electronic Refunds training guide.
For other ACE Portal assistance, contact ACE.Support@cbp.dhs.gov.
Your Weekly Recap
- CSMS # 70165283 - Updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Posted to CBP.gov/ACE Oct. 9
- HTS Revision 21 Oc. 9
- TIN # 69990878 - Calexico Cargo Facility Hours of Operation (Effective October 10, 2026), TIN # 70085623 - Calexico Commercial Facility Federal Holiday Hours of Operation Calendar Year 2026 UpdateOct. 1
- Reminder: CSMS # 70054007 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Section 232 Duties on Imports of Pharmaceutical Articles and Ingredients
- Reminder: FR Notice - USTR Extends 178 Section 301 Product Exclusions
- Reminder: CSMS # 69570464 - IMPORTANT: Review ACE Reports for Rejected Refunds Due to Lack of ACH Enrollment
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
RESOURCES
Upcoming Webinars
None scheduled.
Strengthening Customs Enforcement
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding their efforts to strengthen customs enforcement:
- Strengthening Customs Enforcement CBP Webpage
- 5106 Data Accuracy for Importers of Record FRN
- Strengthening Customs Enforcement Executive Order
- Executive Order 14411 FRN
- Fact Sheet: Strengthening Customs Enforcement
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
Additional Resources:
The CAPE Corner
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- CAPE Trade Information Notice
- ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars
Additional Resources:
- CSMS # 69127837 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
- CSMS # 69035485 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
- IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
- Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
- CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
- CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds
The contents of this post are compiled from online resources and newsletters, including, but not limited to: CSMS, CBP, White House, Federal Register.
