Release 7.05: Import, ABI and Accounts Payable

Many of you have received the Lacey Act changes and Release 7.05 of the ASCI software. We are currently installing this for our customers on an as-needed basis, but will begin contacting any remaining customers soon to update their systems. As we explained in the last e-mail, this release includes changes for the Lacey Act, Peru & Oman FTA, 5106 Update/ACE changes, and more. Users who have Accounts Payable will also receive an update that includes helpful new features.

Please note that it is important to make sure you have a back-up of your data files before installing the release. If you are not currently backing up your data on a regular basis, please be sure you have done a back-up before we install the release. If you need assistance in setting up a back-up procedures for your company, let us know. Our IT department can help you get that started.

If you have Accounts Payable, you also need to be sure to have posted all your current transactions and checks before we install the release.

ISF Update

The May 18 date for updating the ISF was also postponed by CBP and should be ready some time in late June. This upgrade will include enhancements to the ISF programs as well as changes in the data being requested by ABI. We will let you know when this is available.

 

Air In-Bond Deployment Delayed

CBP has again delayed the deployment of the Air In-Bond application until summer of 2009 and are still in the testing process. We will have the programs available as soon as they announce the start date for this program. Stay tuned!

Updated 7501 Form

Please note that we are currently in the testing phase for the new 7501 form. CBP is currently accepting both formats and we anticipate having this available in the weeks to come. We will send out a newsletter to inform you when it is ready.

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