Lighting the way with information for Customs Brokers


The automatic broker interface (ABI) module is designed to provide you with comprehensive, two-way communication capabilities with the U.S. Customs ABI system. It gives you a maximum of control and flexibility, yet it is simple to learn and operate.
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Eliminate mistakes and delays When you have up-to-date information from U.S. Customs, your work will be accurate and transactions can be completed without hassles. With a Lighthouse ABI module, you can receive the latest information from the ABI system about such things as currency exchange rates; tariff rates; bond status; quotas and anti-dumping; VISA requirements; port, country, ISO, and Schedule K codes; and so much more.

Improve productivity Electronic transactions allow instantaneous transmission of information from your brokerage to Customs. The Lighthouse ABI module allows you to file entry summaries, submit OGA data, cargo release data, and CF-5106 forms electronically. You can also submit changes at any time to documents or information already on file at Customs, for example: changes to entry dates, OGA dates, cargo release data, and Bills of Lading after certification of cargo release. And you can add information to the ACS database such as manufacturer names and addresses, and receive IDs immediately.

Save time

With the Lighthouse ABI module you can calculate payments the quickest way-automatically. And you can deliver them to Customs the fastest way-electronically. You can obtain daily broker statements and decide to pay entry summaries with individual checks, or you can pay many entries each day with one check to Customs. You can also pay duties by electronic funds transfer between your bank (or your client's bank) and Customs via your access to the ABI system's Automated Clearing House (ACH), allowing quota entries ten working days for payment.

Stay on top of liquidations

The Lighthouse system ABI module provides you with the capability to receive a variety of liquidation, suspension and extension notices. You'll also benefit from access to the National Importer Liquidation System (NILS), which allows you to obtain liquidation information for an importer for ports throughout the United States.



Receive information about...

             Summary of Features (partial list)
  • Entries due for payment via daily broker, or importer statements
  • Currency exchange rates, gold prices
  • Tariff rate additions, changes and deletions
  • Bond and CF-5106 status
  • TIB expirations and extensions; OGA queries
  • Liquidated entries weekly list, including extensions and reliquidations
  • Quota information, countervailing duty, anti-dumping announcements and visa number verifications
  • ACS/census edit results, entry summary status, cargo release status and date, etc.
  • ACS reference files, including:
      . region/district port codes                         . country/tariff exclusions from GSP
      . foreign countries and ISO codes             . carrier codes
      . foreign ports and Schedule K codes        . FIRMS locations and codes
  • Visa requirements
  • CVD and ADD case information
  • Manufacturer/supplier ID codes
  • ABI system changes; ACS system operation
  • Data required for a variety of government agencies (e.g., FDA, Fish & Wildlife)
  • Provisional cargo release results
  • Processes ABI responses automatically, on schedule selected by broker
Submit information about...
  • Entry summaries; changes to entry summaries
  • Cargo release data; changes to cargo release data
  • CF-5106 forms (importer-of-record)
  • TIB extensions
  • Ultimate consignee queries and adds
  • Changes to Bill of Lading after certification of cargo release
  • Corrections to entry dates
  • Manufacturer/supplier names/addresses (receive MID immediately)
  • Data required for a variety of government agencies (e.g., FDA, Fish & Wildlife)
  • Your preferences for daily statement type (broker, importer, or withhold from)
  • Your preferences for level of priority for examination/release processing of shipments through ACS, including quota and one-stop-quota
  • CF-3461 forms imprinted with release designation, such as "ABI Certified Paperless" and OGA status
Make payments...
  • Obtain daily broker statements about entry summaries and duties owed; entries that meet bypass criteria will be liquidated immediately upon processing by Customs
  • Pay each entry summary by one check, or many entry summaries with one check
  • ACH electronic funds transfer authorization for broker or importer statements
    - Transfer payments from your broker accounts directly to Customs
    - Transfer payments from importers directly to Customs

To Contact Us


Phone    760/789-7572
Email   lbennett@lighthouse-sys.com

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23425 Mountain Peak Pl, Ramona, CA. 92065
             

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