SmartBorder ABI/ACE

6.9easy start · #6 of 22
in Customs Management Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
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Runs on Web, Windows.

SmartBorder ABI/ACE is ranked #6 of 22 in customs management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web, Windows. A free trial is offered.

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Pay-per-use plan Not published one-time licensing fee · no long-term contracts · zero user licensing fees smartborder.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on customs management software

Declaration filing: Yes
HS classification: Yes
Duty & tax calculation: Yes
Supported regions: single-country
Compliance records: Yes
API access: Yes

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The record

Purpose: SmartBorder ABI/ACE is U.S. import entry software for land, sea and air brokers and self-filing importers.
Editions: The product has Northern Border, Air & Sea Broker, and Importer editions.
CBP compliance: The software is designed to meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements and is updated for regulatory changes.
Entry processing: It provides built-in PGA filing, automatic validation checks, special-program recommendations, and faster transmission results.
Customer profiles: Profiles store notes, contacts, bond information, product lists, transaction parties, billing details, manufacturer IDs, and 5106s.
Trade features: Features include electronic 7512 in-bonds, CBP tariff searching, FDA and other PGA filing, delivery orders, review flags, bonds, Excel line-item imports, billing, and statement queries.
Integrations: SmartBorder supports data integration through EDI, XML, FTP, Web Services, and other options.
Customization: Engineers can add custom fields, reports, and integrations with proprietary accounting systems.
Hosting: Applications are SaaS-based and PC-based and require only an internet connection, with no dedicated hardware or added IT resources.
Infrastructure security: SmartBorder hosts modules through Amazon Web Services and describes RSA encryption with 256-bit token-based session authentication.
Training and support: Expert-led training is included, and support is provided by licensed brokers with support documents, CBP information, and tutorial videos.
Current availability: As of February 1, 2025, SmartBorder discontinued sales of its customs brokerage software to new brokerage firms, while continuing support for non-brokerage customers through designated Livingston groups.
Base package: The base package includes RLF, web tracking, billing, and email notifications without additional cost for those components.
Founded: 2001

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Customs Management Software in 2026#6 of 22

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