SmartBorder Main Page

Once you’re logged in, the SmartBorder main page will display. This page will give you access to the modules of SmartBorder that you are granted access to, according to your account settings. This page is the gateway to accessing all of the tools and features of the system.

Modules & Functions are located in the left hand column

Updates & News can be found in the center column

Related Links are found in the right column.

Module/Function	Guide(s)	Description
Transactions	Transactions	The transaction screen is used for creating transactions. Most often these are releases/entries, but this section is also used to create billings and other transactions. This is also where the transaction grid is located.
FDA Prior Notice	Stand Alone Prior Notice Guide	This is used for stand-alone Prior Notice transactions. Prior Notice can also be done in the entry or bond, but this would be used to create just the Prior Notice.
In-Bond (CF-7512)	Inbond (7512)Guide	This is used to create/edit/print transportation bond transactions. The in-bond transaction grid is also located here.
Export (AES/SED)	AES Exports Guide	This is used to create and manage export transactions on the US Customs Automated Export System (AES).
Protest		This is used to create and manage protest transactions. This can be used for electronic protests, or to create the documents for manual submission.
Profiles	Profiles Guide	This section contains all of the client and transaction party profile information. Use this module to create/edit client profiles, including manage bond information, add/edit transaction parties, add/edit fee schedules, etc.
ABI Module	ABI Queries & Functions Guides	This ABI module is used for all ABI transmissions. This section contains the main listing of ABI messages as well as various queries, automated clearinghouse, customs update transmissions (ex. 5106), and any other ABI transmissions.
Reports	Reports Guides	The ADHOC reporting module allows you to create your own customized reports. The parameters of these reports are chosen by you, and this module generates a report that is customized to your personal needs.
AII	AII/Electronic Invoice Guide (AII)	The AII (automated invoice interface) module is used to create electronic invoices. AII is the system by which you can submit these invoices to customs electronically. These can be generated from the entry as well.
Tools		This section contains Software Tools. These include the Billing Tools, Change Password, Management, and System Administration menus.
Reference		This section contains references for use in with this software. These include the Tariff Picker, Cargo Manifest Query, FDA Product Code Builder.

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