Export Container Page (U.S. In-Bond Manager)
Last updated 20 July 2026
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| This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide and the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Export Container Page is a page in BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager used to electronically report the export of a specific container on an in-bond shipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It is used when only one container, or selected containers, are being exported from the United States instead of the entire in-bond movement.
This page is most useful when an in-bond contains multiple containers and those containers may leave the United States at different times. If all freight or all containers on the in-bond are being exported together, it is usually simpler to use Export Entire In-Bond instead.
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Accessing the Page
The Export Container Page can be opened from the main U.S. In-Bonds menu or directly from an in-bond report. Opening it from the in-bond report is usually easier because BorderConnect can pre-fill some of the required fields.
To access the page from the main menu:
- Hover over U.S. In-Bonds.
- Select Export Container.
- Enter the in-bond entry number, master bill of lading, and container details manually.
To access the page from an in-bond report:
- Open the relevant in-bond report.
- Go to the Bills of Lading section.
- Select Export Container for the container being exported.
- Review the pre-filled fields before sending.
For a more detailed workflow covering arrivals and exports, see the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.
When to Use
Use Export Container when a specific container on an in-bond shipment is being exported from the United States. This allows the carrier or bonded party to report the export of only the selected container while other containers on the same in-bond remain active as applicable.
Common examples include:
- An in-bond contains multiple containers.
- One container is exported before the others.
- Containers are split and exported at different times.
- The in-bond report needs to show export activity for a specific container only.
- The exported freight is identified by both master bill of lading and container number.
| If all freight on the in-bond is being exported at the same time, use Export Entire In-Bond instead. If the export is being reported by bill of lading only, use Export Bill of Lading. |
Export Fields
The Export Container Page uses the standard in-bond export details, with additional fields for the bill of lading and container being exported.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | The CBP in-bond entry number. When the export is launched from the in-bond report, this field will normally be pre-filled. |
| In-Bond Export Date | The date the selected container physically left the United States or was delivered to the location where export was assured. |
| In-Bond Export Time | The time the selected container was exported or transferred for export. |
| Master Bill of Lading | The bill of lading number associated with the selected container. When exporting by container from the in-bond report, this field will normally be pre-filled. |
| Container Number | The specific container number being exported from the in-bond. |
Review each field carefully before submitting the export message. The date, time, bill of lading, and container number should reflect the specific container being exported, not another container or bill on the same in-bond.
Reporting the Export
To report an in-bond export by container, confirm the in-bond entry number, export date, export time, master bill of lading, and container number. Once the information is correct, click Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP.
After the message is sent, monitor the in-bond report history to confirm that CBP accepted the export message. If the message is rejected, review the rejection reason, correct the information, and resend the export message as needed.
CBP regulations require the in-bond record to be updated through a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system within two business days after exportation.[1]
Best Practices
- Launch the export from the in-bond report when possible so key fields are pre-filled.
- Confirm that the selected container number is the container actually being exported.
- Confirm that the master bill of lading matches the selected container.
- Use the correct physical export date and time.
- Do not export the entire in-bond if only one container is leaving the United States.
- Check the in-bond report history after sending to confirm CBP acceptance.
- Correct and resend rejected export messages as soon as possible.
- Keep supporting records showing when and where the container was exported.
Related Export Methods
- Export Entire In-Bond: use when the entire in-bond is being exported at once.
- Export Bill of Lading: use when the portion being exported is identified by bill of lading number.
- Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide
- U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide
- In-Bond Report Details Page
- BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager