Customs4trade CAS vs SmartBorder ABI/ACE

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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.