AEB Customs Management vs SmartBorder ABI/ACE

AEB Customs Management is a cloud platform for managing import and export customs processes through web and API access. Filing modules automate declarations for one or multiple countries and connect with a host system. A customs warehouse module creates administrative records and audit reports while supporting stock balancing, tracking, and reconciliation. Broker collaboration includes API data exchange, data enrichment, and status and result overviews. Product classification can be automated or manual and provides customs tariffs from more than 150 countries. Origin and preferences tools calculate preferential origin and manage supplier declarations. AEB describes SAP ECC and S/4HANA integration across public-cloud, private-cloud, and on-premises systems. Listed capabilities include declaration filing, HS classification, compliance records, API access, sanctions screening, and multi-country coverage. AEB says its German-operated data centers are ISO 27001 certified and describes redundant systems, encrypted offsite tape backups, firewalls, anti-malware, and recurring penetration tests. Pricing starts at €129/mo; the named plan is quote-based, with components usable separately or together.

SmartBorder ABI/ACE is U.S. import entry software for land, sea, and air brokers and self-filing importers. Its editions cover Northern Border, Air & Sea Broker, and Importer workflows. Entry processing includes PGA filing, automatic validation checks, special-program recommendations, and transmission results. Customer profiles can store contacts, notes, bond and product details, transaction parties, billing information, manufacturer IDs, and 5106s. Trade tools include electronic 7512 in-bonds, tariff searching, FDA and other PGA filing, delivery orders, review flags, bonds, Excel line-item imports, billing, and statement queries. Data integration is available through EDI, XML, FTP, Web Services, and other options; engineers can add custom fields, reports, and integrations with proprietary accounting systems. The SaaS-based and PC-based applications need an internet connection but no dedicated hardware or added IT resources. Training is included, and licensed brokers provide support. Pricing is on request. As of February 1, 2025, sales to new brokerage firms were discontinued; support continues for non-brokerage customers through designated Livingston groups.