SmartBorder ABI

If you're a land, sea or air broker or a self-filing importer, you know how much your world has changed in the past few years - timelines are tighter, compliance requirements are stricter and margins are slimmer. Does it all make you feel like your current ABI application was designed for a world that doesn't exist any more?

The future belongs to SmartBorder's ABI

SmartBorder's ABI software is built on cutting edge technology, continually utilizing the newest innovations to maximize efficiency, productivity and accuracy - while adhering to age-old concepts like value, dependability and security. And it's all backed by world-class training and support. Designed for today and tomorrow. Take some time to explore its features, download the product sheet, and then contact us for a live demo.

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SmartBorder's ABI features

File your entries and releases from one module

Process all types of entries from the same module
Easy navigation and defaults help you quickly complete an entry
Built-in FDA, Prior Notice, FCC, and DOT
Copy transaction function to save on data entry
Automatic special programs recommendations
Validation checks on the entry data before it is sent to Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Fast results after transmission to CBP

Powerful searching with our grids

Gives you a view of important information for multiple transactions
See when an entry was released, who modified it, and more
Perform transmit and print functions on multiple transactions
Find any transaction by searching numerous fields

Store related customer data with profiles

Bond information is kept in the profile to load into entries
Create and file manufacturer IDs and 5106s for customers
Build product lists, transaction parties, and billing information
Store important dates and customer information such as power of attorney dates, contact information, customer notes, and more

Create and save real-time Ad-Hoc reports

Produce custom reports according to your specifications
Choose the data fields you want to include in your report
Export the results to Microsoft Excel
Save your reports for future use

Automated Export System (AES)

File the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) paperless
Create airway bills, ocean bills of lading, and dock receipts
Validation checks warn of possibly incorrect or missing data
Interface is easy to navigate and pick lists provide for quick lookup

Eletronically file In-bonds (QP/WP)

Copy In-Bond function to save data entry
Prints QP In-Bond authorized barcode on the 7512
Stores shippers, consignees, and Bonded Carrier ID's
Allows for all types of In-bonds and all modes of transportation

File FDA prior notice with the entry

Data transfers in from the product list reducing data entry
Transmits with the entry (no additional transmitting steps)
Receive your confirmation numbers back quickly FDA status updates are found attached to the entry messages
FDA status updates are found attached to the entry messages

File electronic protests

File and amend 514, 520(c), 520(d) and 181.115 documents
Any interested party may file protests electronically
Submit service requests such as a request review of AFR denial
File addenda or additional arguments for a protest electronically

Complete and print Bonds

Complete Single Entry Bonds and Continuous Bonds
Use the Bond tool to search for bonds previously created
Flag transactions for clients that require Single Entry Bonds
Complete, store and print Single Entry Bonds in the entry

Process RLF entries with our Automated Invoice Interface (AII)

Data transfers from the entry into the invoice saving time
Easily transmit the invoice when requested by CBP
Use the copy function to import previously filed AII data
Setup options and defaults to process invoices quickly

Bill your customers with our billing module

Setup fee schedules to automate charges for customers
Integrate with your accounting system to transfer billing data
Add/edit notes, fees and payables information for each customer
Management function can restrict bill editing after export

Search CBP's tariff database with our tariff picker

Complete tariff database is updated nightly from CBP
Search tariffs by product description or partial tariff number
Change the date to retrieve historical tariff information
View relevant tariff information such as duty rates, valid special programs, other government agency codes, and special tariff flags such as ADD/CVD, and more

Setup delivery order

Create multiple delivery orders right from the entry transaction
Data from the entry is automatically copied into the delivery order
Print or email the delivery order
Common delivery order fields and recognizable print format

Use the product list to quickly complete entries

Import your client's product database from an excel spreadsheet
Detects products with invalid tariff numbers according to date
Add to the product list on the fly while completing an entry
Store relevant fields to transfer into the entry such as tariff number, product codes, FDA data, special program indicators, and much more

Store transaction parties for each customer

Store shippers and consignees for selection in the entry and other modules that require parties related to the customer
Transmit and query the CF-5106
Automatically creates the Manufacturer ID that can be transmitted
Export the transaction party to list to excel

Some of our additional features

Transaction access for brokers, clients, and carriers
Ability to process and send EDI files
Database of Customs Admin Messages
Integrated FDA Product Code Builder
Liquidation Notices
Flag Entries for Reconciliation
File Reconciliation Entries
Email Any Document (as PDF) Directly From Application Data

Talk to us today. We'll work with you to understand where you are, where you want to be and how SmartBorder can help you get there. Call 1-800-572-2734 ore-mail us.