ACE Analyzer
Analyze ACE ES-003 reports, identify discrepancies, evaluate refund eligibility, and prepare audit-ready outputs.
What is ACE Analyzer?
ACE Analyzer reviews ACE ES-003 reports and applies customs validation, tariff treatment, and refund eligibility rules to identify entries requiring further review. The tool helps compliance teams focus on actionable findings instead of manually reviewing large ACE datasets.
Key capabilities
- ACE ES-003 analysis
- Discrepancy detection
- Tariff treatment review
- IEEPA refund eligibility analysis
- Export-ready reporting
When Should I Use It?
Use ACE Analyzer when:
- Reviewing ACE exports
- Preparing post-entry audits
- Evaluating IEEPA refund opportunities
- Investigating tariff discrepancies
- Validating customs filing quality
- Supporting broker and importer reviews
Step-by-Step in BITE
- 1
Export ACE ES-003 Report
Download an ES-003 report from CBP ACE.
- 2
Upload Report
Upload the report into ACE Analyzer.
- 3
Run Analysis
Apply tariff, discrepancy, and refund eligibility rules against entry data.
- 4
Review Findings
Review discrepancies, exceptions, and recovery opportunities.
- 5
Export Results
Generate reports for audit review, refund analysis, or corrective action workflows.
Video Walkthrough
ACE Analyzer Walkthrough
See how to upload ACE ES-003 reports, investigate discrepancies, evaluate IEEPA eligibility, and export audit-ready reports.
Common Findings
Required Chapter 99 provisions are missing and may impact tariff treatment or refund eligibility.
A Chapter 99 provision was reported but differs from BITE's expected tariff treatment.
Tariffs were applied in a sequence that differs from expected treatment and may require review.
What ACE Analyzer Reviews
Compare reported tariff treatment against BITE's calculated expectations.
Identify entries that may qualify for IEEPA refund review or recovery analysis.
Highlight inconsistencies, missing data, and entry-level issues requiring attention.
Common Actions
Investigate discrepancies and determine root cause.
Share findings with customs brokers for validation or corrective action.
Generate reports for audit review, refund analysis, and downstream workflows.
FAQ
Operational guidance for working with ACE Analyzer.
What file does ACE Analyzer use?
ACE Analyzer evaluates ACE ES-003 reports exported from CBP ACE.
Does ACE Analyzer identify refund opportunities?
Yes. The tool highlights entries that may qualify for post-entry review, correction, or recovery workflows.
What is the IEEPA report?
The IEEPA report contains transactions that satisfy BITE's synthesized eligibility criteria for IEEPA refund review.