Detect PGA data needs from HTS codes before ACE submission.
US ACE PGA Flag Cross-Referencer for HTS Codes accepts a commercial invoice (PDF or image) and an HTS code list (CSV or Excel), extracts line descriptions and HTS codes, cross-checks ACE PGA guidance, and generates a report of triggered Partner Government Agencies, required PGA data elements, and suggested disclaim codes or forms within minutes, accepting varied layouts and multi-column structures with QA oversight required.
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References ACE PGA message set and CBP tariff flag guidance.
Scenario in Practice
How the Agent Works in a Real Workflow
Challenge
Customs broker receives commercial invoice (PDF or image) plus HTS code list (CSV or Excel) and spends 20 minutes cross-checking PGA flags before ACE submission, risking 'PGA DATA MISSING'.
Agent in Action
US ACE PGA Cross-Referencer processes commercial invoice (PDF or image) and HTS code list (CSV or Excel) in 3 minutes, cross-checking PGA flags and listing triggered agencies, data, disclaim codes.
Impact
The customs broker reviews the ACE PGA report in 10 minutes instead of 25, sends targeted clarification request to the importer, and completes pre-filing checks with fewer ACE correction cycles.
Reduce ACE PGA Surprises Before Customs Entry Submission
Customs brokers and self-filing importers receive limited product detail from suppliers, so PGA tariff flags in ACE expose FDA, EPA, FCC, or TSCA data requirements that delay clearances by hours or days. Centralizing HTS-based ACE PGA checks into a pre-filing report standardizes review time, surfaces missing data consistently, and provides an auditable reference for QA oversight on each customs entry.
How It Works
Map HTS codes to ACE PGA flags before filing.
Upload or Connect Data
Upload commercial invoice (PDF or image) and HTS code list.
Extract & Compare
Extracts product descriptions and HTS codes, maps to ACE PGA flags.
Verify Against Standards
Checks triggered flags against ACE PGA message set and CBP guidance.
Generate Compliance Report
Generates line-level report listing agencies, required data, disclaim codes, questions.
Learn & Improve
incorporates user-supplied corrections to improve mapping consistency in future runs.
Review time: typically under 5 minutes per commercial invoice.
What You Provide / What You Get Back
Straightforward inputs, structured ACE PGA outputs.
What You Provide
What You Get Back
Input Channels
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Frequently Asked Questions
What inputs does the US ACE PGA Flag Cross-Referencer for HTS Codes require?
The US ACE PGA Flag Cross-Referencer for HTS Codes requires two artifacts: a commercial invoice (PDF or image) containing product descriptions and an HTS code list (CSV or Excel) listing classifications. Users upload both together or separately, the system matches description text to HTS lines, and then generates an ACE PGA report for pre-filing review.
How does the system determine which Partner Government Agencies are relevant?
The system reads HTS codes from the HTS code list (CSV or Excel), cross-references them against ACE PGA flag guidance, and notes flags such as FD1, EP1, or WL1. It does not infer new tariff classifications; it only maps existing HTS codes to corresponding FDA, EPA, FCC, TSCA, or other Partner Government Agency requirements.
How quickly are ACE PGA reports generated for a typical entry?
For a typical pre-filing review with a few dozen HTS lines, ACE PGA reports usually generate in under 3 minutes from upload. Processing time depends mainly on HTS line count, not file size. Users see a status indicator while commercial invoice (PDF or image) and HTS code list (CSV or Excel) are being processed.
Can it handle commercial invoices with unusual layouts or multiple languages?
Yes, the system accepts commercial invoice (PDF or image) files with non-standard layouts, unusual fonts, multi-column tables, and mixed languages, without requiring a fixed template. It extracts visible text for each line and matches it to HTS entries, but QA staff still need to validate that descriptions and mapped PGA requirements are appropriate.
How are ACE PGA report results delivered and used operationally?
After processing the commercial invoice (PDF or image) and HTS code list (CSV or Excel), the system presents an on-screen ACE PGA report showing line-level flags, agencies, and questions. Users can download a PDF for workpapers or pull JSON via REST API, then transfer key fields into their entry preparation or case management tools.
Does this replace human review of customs entries or PGA determinations?
No, the system supports but does not replace professional judgment or required customs oversight. It highlights which HTS lines from the HTS code list (CSV or Excel) trigger ACE PGA flags and what additional data or forms appear required, but licensed brokers and compliance staff must still confirm classifications, select disclaim codes, and finalize ACE submissions.
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Detect PGA data needs from HTS codes before ACE submission.