Supply Chain Security Study Guide

4. United States response

4.3. Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)

1	What it does Collects air cargo information at the earliest practical point in the supply chain so it can be screened before loading.
2	When it applies All air cargo destined for the United States.
3	Who is responsible Airlines and air carriers.
4	Status Mandatory since June 2018 (initially a voluntary pilot from 2010).

ACAS was introduced after a terrorist attempt in October 2010, in which explosives were concealed in packages on a US-bound aircraft from Yemen. CBP and TSA worked with the private sector to identify ways to strengthen air cargo supply chain security, including a way to collect cargo information at the earliest practical point in the supply chain. The ACAS pilot was the result of this work. Participation was initially voluntary, but is now mandatory for all airlines and carriers flying to the United States.

Further Reading: Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)

For a full explanation, see Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS).