name: CBP Plans and Pricing
description: >-
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection APIs are provided as a public government
  service at no cost to authorized users. There are no subscription tiers or
  API usage fees. However, access to production systems requires advance
  certification or account registration depending on the API.
plans:
  - name: Free — AESDirect WebLink (Certified Partners)
    description: >-
      Free access for software vendors and Internet application providers that
      complete the CBP AESWebLink certification process. Allows certified
      partners to submit and query Electronic Export Information (EEI) on
      behalf of their users via HTTP POST.
    url: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/aesdirect-weblink-submission-api
    price: Free
    authentication: AESWebLink Certification required
    rateLimit: Not publicly documented
    features:
      - Submit EEI filings to AESDirect
      - Query EEI filing status
      - Test/training environment access
      - Production environment access (post-certification)

  - name: Free — ACE Secure Data Portal (Registered Trade Users)
    description: >-
      Free web-based access to the Automated Commercial Environment for
      importers, exporters, brokers, carriers, and other trade participants.
      Requires registration with CBP. Provides access to ACE Reports, account
      management, and entry/manifest data.
    url: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/how-to-use-ace/portal-applying
    price: Free
    authentication: ACE Portal account registration required (CBP approval)
    rateLimit: Not publicly documented
    features:
      - Real-time trade transaction access
      - ACE Reports for import/export activity
      - Financial account management
      - Manifest submission and tracking

  - name: Free — ABI/EDI (Licensed Filers)
    description: >-
      Free EDI connectivity for licensed customs brokers and self-filers
      transmitting ANSI X12 or UN/EDIFACT messages directly to ACE via the
      Automated Broker Interface. Requires ABI participant certification.
    url: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/catair
    price: Free
    authentication: ABI certification and connectivity agreement required
    rateLimit: Not publicly documented
    features:
      - Entry summary transmission
      - Cargo release requests
      - Import/export manifest filing
      - Partner Government Agency (PGA) data submission

  - name: Free — eAPIS (Carriers and Private Aviation)
    description: >-
      Free web portal access for commercial carriers and private aircraft
      operators submitting advance passenger and crew manifest data to CBP.
      On-screen entry, XML upload, or EDI (PAXLST) methods supported.
    url: https://eapis.cbp.dhs.gov
    price: Free
    authentication: Account registration with eAPIS
    rateLimit: Not publicly documented
    features:
      - Submit inbound/outbound passenger manifests
      - Submit crew manifests
      - Receive submission confirmation numbers
      - Bulk XML and EDIFACT PAXLST submission