Merlin Tips New ACE Estb This Guide Is Designed to Save Time When Generating Electronic Single Entry Transaction Bonds Via Our Merlin Secure Internet Portal

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Merlin Tips New ACE eSTB This guide is designed to save time when generating electronic single entry transaction bonds via our Merlin secure Internet portal. If you have any questions, contact your Avalon office or our Merlin help desk at [email protected] or (847) 700-8140.

Only proceed with an ACE eSTB filing if one of the following describes your entry filing process: • ACE Entry (Simplified Entry/Cargo Release) followed by ACE Entry Summary (2-Step Process) • ACE Entry Summary Certified for ACE Cargo Release. If one of the following describes your entry filing process, select Surety Bonds - Single Entry Bonds (CBP-301) -ACS STB to complete a paper single transaction bond: • ACS Entry followed by ACE Entry Summary (2-Step Process) • ACE Entry Summary Certified for ACS Cargo Release • ACS Entry followed by ACS Entry Summary (2-Step Process) • ACS Entry Summary Certified for Cargo Release

1. Event Log

Click “Show Event Log” to see a history of your bond submission and who last updated the record.

2. Broker Information

Account #: Use the drop down to select your location Requester #: Use the drop down to select. CHB Ref #: Your internal reference number, if needed.

3. Importer Information

Importer and Importer #: Enter either the importer number or the name. A grid of importers will populate. If the importer is not listed in the grid, select “Refresh Data from Customs” to retreive the data from CBP. Importer Name: This imformation will populate when the importer query returns from CBP or if the importer is already in your database. With the introduction of eBond, CBP no longer requires this data to be included in the bond submission. This field is only for your reference. Should you notice discrepancies, or if the Importer Name returns IMPORTER # VOIDED or IMPORTER # INACTIVE, this may mean an updated 5106 must be submitted to CBP before you file the bond.

www.avalonrisk.com Form B309P 2018/05/21

You may file a 5106 via ABI or submit it via email. The new protocol, which can take up to 5 business days to process, is as follows: • Send the completed 5106 as an email attachment • Email must contain subject line that states Update IR# • The email must be sent to [email protected]

4. Importer Aggregation

After your desired importer is selected, a box will populate that indentifies the single entry bond aggregation at the importer level. These boxes will change color depending on the underwriting authority that remains for a particular importer. A green box signifies that the importer’s aggregation limit is less that 80% of the maximum underwriting authority. The box will change to orange if the importer has reaced within 80% of its aggregation limit. Once the importer nearly reaches its single entry bond aggretation limit, the box will change to red. Please note that any single entry bond outside of your underwriting authority requires referral to Avalon for prior underwriting approval.

5. Bond Related Information

Bond Designation Code: Use the drop down to select. A description of the code will appear above the field. Activity Code: Use the drop down to select. Entry Type: Use the drop down to select. Bond Amount ($): Do not use comma, “$” sign or period. UW Limit: Will populate after Entry Type and one Entry Line has been selected. Lets you know if the bond you are about to file is within your underwriting authority. If outside your authority, you will be prompted to submit to Avalon for review. Bond #: Will return from CBP when bond is on-file. Execution Date: Will be set when bond is sent to CBP.

6. Underwriting Questions

• Complete these questions to the best of your knowledge. • Select Actions - Save and Sumbit to CBP • After you Save and Submit to CBP, you may be asked a few additional questions before you can proceed with eSTB submission. • Once you complete the remaining required fields, select Save and Submit to CBP again to proceed with your submission.

www.avalonrisk.com Form B309P 2018/05/21