Creating and Submitting a New QP In-Bond (U.S. In-Bond Manager)

This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide

This guide explains how to create a new QP In-Bond Shipment and submit it to CBP using BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager. It assumes that you have an active software subscription with BorderConnect. If you are not presently set up with an account, please contact BorderConnect.

Video Tutorial

Video walkthrough

Overview

Selecting Start New QP In-Bond from the U.S. In-Bonds menu.

A QP In-Bond is used to file an electronic in-bond movement with CBP. In BorderConnect, the user creates the in-bond record, adds bill of lading and commodity details, reviews the filing, and then transmits it to CBP.

Before sending, confirm that the in-bond entry type, ports, carrier information, bill of lading, commodity details, and any applicable previous in-bond information are correct. Incorrect or incomplete details can cause the in-bond to reject or require correction.

Start a New QP In-Bond

On the top menu bar, under U.S. In-Bonds, select Start New QP In-Bond.

Enter QP In-Bond Information

Enter the information on the Start New QP In-Bond page. When finished, click Save and Add QP Bill of Lading.

In-Bond Entry Number: If you have a sequence of in-bond entry numbers added to BorderConnect, it will automatically assign from an active sequence.

In-Bond Entry Type: Select the applicable in-bond type. The available options are Type 61 - Immediate Transportation, Type 62 - Transportation and Exportation, and Type 63 - Immediate Export.

Port of U.S. Entry: Enter the port where the in-bond shipment will enter the United States.

U.S. In-Bond Destination: Enter the U.S. destination port for the in-bond movement.

Foreign In-Bond Destination: Enter the foreign destination when applicable. This field applies only to Type 62 and Type 63 in-bond types.

FIRMS Code: Enter the FIRMS Code when the in-bond is for a Foreign Trade Zone or Bonded Warehouse withdrawal.

Estimated Date of U.S. Entry: Enter the estimated date the shipment will enter the United States.

Estimated Time of U.S. Entry: Enter the estimated time the shipment will enter the United States.

Importing Carrier: Enter the name or carrier code of the carrier who first brought, or is bringing, the shipment into the United States.

In-Bond Carrier ID: Enter the bonded carrier identifier. This may be an IRS Number, CBP Assigned Number, or Social Security Number of the bonded carrier.

In-Bond Carrier Code/SCAC: Enter the Carrier Code or SCAC of the carrier performing the in-bond movement within the United States.

Importing Conveyance Name: For truck in-bonds, enter the truck number.

Voyage/Flight/Trip Number: Enter the voyage, flight, or trip number as shown on the shipper's manifest. This can be left blank for truck or pipe in-bonds.

Total Value: Enter the total value. The total value will be rounded to the closest whole number.

FTZ or Warehouse Withdrawal: Indicate whether the in-bond is related to a Foreign Trade Zone or warehouse withdrawal.

Subject to FDA or BTA Reporting: Indicate whether the shipment is subject to FDA or Bioterrorism Act reporting.

Previous In-Bond Entry Number: Enter the previous in-bond entry number if this is a subsequent in-bond. The previous in-bond must be in arrived status.

Save and Add Bill of Lading

Review the information entered for the QP In-Bond and make sure it is correct. Then scroll to the bottom and click Save and Add QP Bill of Lading.

BorderConnect will open the Start New QP Bill of Lading page.

Enter Bill of Lading Information

Enter the information on the Start New QP Bill of Lading page. When all required fields have been entered, click Save and Create Commodity.

Master Bill Number: Enter the master bill number for the bill of lading.

Link In-Bond to Existing Ocean/Air Bill: Use this option if the QP In-Bond should be linked to an existing ocean or air bill.

Foreign Port of Lading: Enter the foreign port where the shipment originated.

Place of Pre-Receipt: Enter the valid city or country name where the carrier first took possession of the cargo destined to the United States. This field is optional.

Gross Weight: Enter the gross weight for the bill of lading.

Foreign Shipper: Enter or assign the foreign shipper for the bill of lading.

Consignee: Enter or assign the consignee for the bill of lading.

Add Commodity Information

At the bottom of the page, add commodity information to the QP Bill of Lading by clicking Save and Create Commodity.

Enter Commodity Details

Enter the information on the Add New Commodity to QP Bill of Lading page. When all required fields have been entered, click Save and Back to QP In-Bond Details.

Description: Enter a plain description of goods.

Quantity: Enter the quantity for the commodity.

Net Weight: Enter the net weight for the commodity.

Value: Enter the value in U.S. dollars.

HTS Code: Enter the U.S. HTS Code used to classify the goods. It must be either 6 or 10 digits with no decimal.

Marks and Numbers: Enter the symbols and markings on the outside of the packaging.

Add New Commodity to QP Bill of Lading page.

Return to In-Bond Details

At the bottom of the page, return to the QP In-Bond Details page. Hover over Save and Back to QP Bill of Lading and click Save and Back to QP In-Bond Details.

Review In-Bond Details

BorderConnect will open the QP In-Bond Details for In-Bond page. Use this page to review the information already entered and correct anything that needs to be changed.

You can also use this page to:

Edit the in-bond details: Use this option to correct or update the main QP In-Bond information.

Enter a new container: Add container information if it applies to the in-bond movement.

Create a new bill of lading: Add another bill of lading if the in-bond includes more than one bill.

Add a secondary notify party: Add a secondary notify party if another party should be associated with the in-bond.

Add comments to the QP in-bond: Use comments to record internal notes or additional information for users on the account.

Transmit to CBP

If the QP in-bond is complete and ready to send to CBP, hover over Send to CBP and select Send QP In-Bond.

The Current Status should update from Unknown to Transmitted to CBP, and the send request for the QP in-bond should appear in the History/Status Messages.

Verify On File Status

Check back to verify that the QP in-bond is on file with CBP. Response times vary, but the average is about one minute.

It is important to return to the QP In-Bond Report Details page or the U.S. In-Bonds dashboard to make sure it was received and marked On File by Customs.

You can do this by leaving the QP In-Bond Report Details page open and refreshing your browser, or by looking up the in-bond on the U.S. In Bonds Dashboard and selecting View.

BorderConnect also leaves a link to the last manifest, shipment, or in-bond recently viewed, which makes it easier to return after accessing another part of the system.

Best Practices

Review the in-bond entry type before sending. Type 61, Type 62, and Type 63 filings are used for different in-bond movements, so the selected type should match the movement being filed.

Confirm the ports and carrier identifiers before transmitting. Errors in the U.S. entry port, destination, bonded carrier ID, or SCAC can cause CBP rejects or require correction.

Do not assume the in-bond is complete when it has only been transmitted. Return to the details page or dashboard and confirm that the filing is marked On File before proceeding.