DIS - Document Imaging System

DIS allows participating Trade Partners to submit document Images and associated descriptive metadata to CBP electronically. Messages may be transmitted in XML format using either secure web services, FTP or MQ or in certain cases via email as identified later in this document. Upon successful transmission, the documents are securely stored and made available for review by CBP and Participating Government Agencies (PGAs). Documents submitted via DIS are in lieu of paper documents.

 

DIS presently provides the following document image submission and management capabilities:

• Allows Trade Partners to submit document images and associated descriptive metadata intended for CBP and PGAs in an automated manner

• Stores all submitted documents in a secure centralized CBP database and maintains associations with transactions such as Entries and Bills and other related descriptive data

• Allows authorized CBP and PGA users to retrieve, view, review, and annotate documents via a web based user interface

• Provides security, authorization and auditing capabilities

• Provides validation error results or receipt notification back to trade partners for each submitted document transmission

• Provides capabilities for CBP Client Representatives to view raw received messages and audit information to assist trade partners in troubleshooting