Integrations using AMS
In This Article
This article explains how to add the AMS integration in a booking, and file the AMS transaction with US Customs.
Note
What is AES?
The Automated Manifest System (AMS) refers to an electronic information sharing system launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to access every information about a cargo being imported into the country.
The ocean as well as air based shipments coming into the U.S. need an AMS to be filed with detailed information about the cargo. This is done as a strict security measure.
What is the required timeframe to file an AMS?
In most cases, the filing must be done from one to 24 hours PRIOR to the actual export of the shipment depending on the method of transportation.
Setup
Before an integration can be used in a booking, it must first be activated in the Administrative panel. See article titled "Setup Integrations".
Note
This article specifically focuses on how to enter the required information for filing an AMS transaction. For more general information on using the Integration function, see article titled "Using Integrations in Bookings".
Navigation
- First find the Integration section in the booking
- Next, click on the Integration button
- Then, select AMS Integration from the list of integrations:
The AES panel will appear:
Steps
Bill of Lading
| Field | Description |
| Bill Type | Select the Bill Type for the AMS filing. |
| Manifest Bill Number | Enter the Manifest Bill Numberfor the AMS filing. |
| Master Bill Number | Enter the Manifest Bill Number for the AMS filing. |
| Quantity | Enter the Quantity for the AMS filing. |
| Package Type | Select the Package Type for the AMS filing. |
| Weight | Enter the Weight for the AMS filing. |
| Weight UOM | Select the Weight UOM for the AMS filing. The Unit of Measure required for this commodity will load automatically when the commodity is selected. |
| Volume | Enter the Volume for the AMS filing. |
| Volume UOM | Select the Volume UOM for the AMS filing. The Unit of Measure required for this commodity will load automatically when the commodity is selected. |
Note
You can file the AMS multiple times. There may be times where the shipment details change after you have filed. In this case, you will submit an Update.
You can also select "Cancel" after an AMS has been filed.
Route/Conveyance
| Field | Description |
| Vessel | Enter the Vessel for the AMS filing. |
| Voyage Number | Enter the Voyage Number for the AMS filing. |
| Estimated Arrival Date | Select the Estimsted Arrival Date for the AMS filing. |
| Place of Pre-Receipt | Enter the Place of Pre-Receipt for the AMS filing. |
| Port of Loading | Select the Port of Loading for the AMS filing. |
| Last Foreign Port before US | Select the Last Foreign Port before US for the AMS filing. |
| Port of Discharge | Select the Port of Discharge for the AMS filing. |
Parties
Add all kinds of Parties by clicking on Add New in this section.
- Shipper: Add details of the Shipper here like Select Party, Contact, Address etc.
- Consignee: Add details of the Consignee here like Select Party, Contact, Address etc.
- Notify Party: Add details of the Notify Party like Select Party, Contact, Address etc.
- Additional Party: Add details of the Additional Party here like Select Party, Contact, Address etc.
| Field | Description |
| Select Party | Select the Party Type for the AMS filing. |
| First Name | Enter the First Name for the AMS filing. |
| Last Name | Enter the Last Name for the AMS filing. |
| Phone | Enter the Phone for the AMS filing. |
| Enter the Email for the AMS filing. | |
| Street Address | Enter the Street Address for the AMS filing. |
| City | Enter the City for the AMS filing. |
| State Code | Enter the State Code for the AMS filing. |
| Postal Code | Enter the Postal Code for the AMS filing. |
| Country | Select the Country for the AMS filing. |
Goods
- Click on the Add button to add a commodity. The commodity fields will appear (You can add multiple commodities). Select/deselect Non-containerized Cargo to specify if the cargo is or is not within a container.
- Delete - To delete a commodity, click on the trash can icon on the commodity row.
| Field | Description |
| Tariff Number | Select the Tariff number for the AMS filing. |
| Quantity | Enter the Quantity for the AMS filing. |
| Package Type | Select the Package Type for the AMS filing. |
| Value in (USD) | Enter the Vlaue for the AMS filing. |
| Weight | Enter the Weight for the AMS filing. |
| Weight UOM | Select the Weight UOM for the AMS filing. The Unit of Measure required for this commodity will load automatically when the commodity is selected. |
| Description | Enter the description. |
| Marks and Numbers | Enter the Marks and Numbers for the Goods. |
| Vehicle | Select/deselect Vehicle and enter Vehicle Id Numbers. |
| Hazardous | Select the Hazardous option if the package is dangerous. |
Submitting an AMS Transaction
- To submit an AMS transaction, first click on the Ready To Send AMS checkbox and click on Save.
- If any data is missing, the fields will be highlighted in red. You must complete the required fields before the transaction is submitted.
Receiving the AMS ITN Number
Once you have submitted the transaction, the ITN number will be returned within a few seconds and will appear in the AMS integration tile. The status will also be updated:
