Under ACE Entry Summary Instructions, which of the following is TRUE regarding the reporting of gross shipping weight of goods?
How to get there
ACE Entry Summary Instructions v2.4a: Gross WeightReport gross shipping weight in kilograms for merchandise imported by ALL modes of transportation. … Gross weight information must be provided for each line item. If the gross weight is not available for each line item, the approximate shipping weight shall be estimated and reported. … In the case of containerized cargo carried in lift vans, cargo vans, or similar substantial outer containers, the weight of such container should not be included in the gross weight of the merchandise.
Kilograms, all modes: D.
Why the other choices are wrong
A) Optional for air: the requirement covers ALL modes, air included.
B) Include the lift van's weight: the opposite of the rule. Lift-van and cargo-van weight is excluded.
C) Optional per line: gross weight "must be provided for each line item." It's estimated if necessary, so the line totals add up to the actual shipping weight.
Tip
Gross weight: kg · every mode · every line · no container weight. Estimate per line if you have to. Only the grand total on multi-line summaries can be left off.
Source: CBP ACE Entry Summary Instructions, version 2.4a, "Gross Weight."
CBP answer key: Answer D · ACE Entry Summary Instructions, version 2.4a, page 18Source: CBP past exams ↗