Lacey FileCheck

LACEY ACT DECLARATION FILE CHECK

Find file and data problems before you file.

Check Lacey Act declaration files before your filing workflow. Find file and data problems, identify shipment mismatches when needed, and prepare working files for your review.

Check a declaration fileSee what it checks

CSV · XLSX · LAWGS Merchandise XML validation · Files stay in your browser

HOW PAYMENT WORKS

One-time payment. No account. No subscription.

QUICK FILE CHECK

$49

Check declaration data, find clear file and formatting problems, and download working files for review when defined fixes are available.

SHIPMENT RECONCILIATION · BETA

$99

Compare a declaration with shipping documents, see matches and mismatches, and prepare a review package without overwriting your data.

WHAT FILECHECK DOES

Make the file work easier to review.

  • Checks declaration files for missing, invalid, or inconsistent data.
  • Fixes only clear formatting issues and shows every change.
  • Keeps your original data unchanged and shows what needs your review.
  • Creates corrected CSV/XLSX files, validates LAWGS Merchandise XML when applicable, and prepares a review package.

WHAT STILL NEEDS YOUR DECISION

You stay in control of the filing.

  • Whether a declaration is required or meets a legal requirement.
  • Species, country of harvest, HTS classification, quantity, entered value, or special-use choices.
  • Filing, transmitting, or representing data to ACE, LAWGS, APHIS, CBP, or any government system.
  • Whether a government system or other recipient will accept a filing.

SUPPORTED INPUTS

Start with the files you already have.

CSVMap declaration columns into working fields.
XLSXSelect a sheet, confirm headers, and map fields.
LAWGS Merchandise XMLValidate the XML structure and field order.
Supporting documentsText PDF, CSV, and XLSX files for shipment reconciliation.
Compatibility & testing

FileCheck validates the LAWGS Merchandise XML structure. It is not LAWGS certification, government approval, or a guarantee of acceptance.

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Use official sources for filing decisions.

The following government information is provided for context; current official materials remain controlling.

File a Lacey Act DeclarationUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceLacey Act Declaration RequirementsUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceLacey Act Declaration Implementation ScheduleUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceSpecial Use DesignationsUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

SAMPLE FILES

Learn the workflow without sharing business data.

Download the FileCheck template and sample files. They are illustrative only and contain no customer or shipment information.

FileCheck XLSX templateSample declaration CSVSample LAWGS XMLSample review package

PRACTICAL FAQ

Before you start

Where are my files processed?

In your browser. FileCheck has no customer-file upload endpoint or file storage. Temporary browser-local recovery is used only to return from checkout and expires automatically.

What if I lose a paid result?

Re-upload and process the same source data, then use Restore Purchase with the checkout email and receipt reference. FileCheck checks a privacy-safe match so it unlocks only the same paid input and output. The recovery window is 14 days.

Can FileCheck fix substantive declaration data?

No. It never silently changes genus, species, country of harvest, HTS classification, substantive value, quantity, description, or special-use appropriateness.