QP In Bond (CBP Shipment Type)

This article is part of the Shipment Release Types Guide

In-bond shipments may move to a bonded warehouse or continue for export from the United States

In Bond is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods moving under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) control before the goods are entered for consumption, admitted to a foreign-trade zone, or exported. It allows cargo to move inland to another U.S. port, transit through the United States to another country, or be immediately exported.

Only bonded carriers are entitled to transport in-bond shipments. A carrier bond is normally filed on CBP Form 301.

In-Bond Entry Types

CBP regulations recognize different in-bond entry workflows depending on whether the freight is moving inland for later entry, moving through the United States for export, or being exported from the same port where it arrived. 19 CFR Part 18 is divided into separate subparts for Immediate Transportation, Transportation and Exportation, and Immediate Exportation movements.

Type	Name	Used when	Typical result
Type 61	Immediate Transportation (IT)	Foreign merchandise arrives at one U.S. port and is transported in-bond to another U.S. port.	A subsequent entry, warehouse entry, foreign-trade zone admission, export, or other authorized disposition occurs at the destination port.
Type 62	Transportation and Exportation (T&E)	Foreign merchandise arrives at one U.S. port, moves through the United States, and is exported from another U.S. port.	The freight is transported under CBP control and exported without being entered for U.S. consumption.
Type 63	Immediate Exportation (IE)	Foreign merchandise arrives at one U.S. port and is exported from the same U.S. port.	The freight is exported from the arrival/export port without being entered for U.S. consumption.

These three movement types are often referred to by their ACE in-bond type codes: IT Type 61, T&E Type 62, and IE Type 63. ACE in-bond references and software documentation commonly describe these as the primary in-bond movement types used for electronic CBP in-bond processing.

Choosing the Correct Type

The correct in-bond type depends on what will happen to the goods after they arrive in the United States. If the goods will move from the first U.S. port of arrival to another U.S. port for customs clearance or another CBP-approved disposition, the movement is normally an Immediate Transportation (IT; Type 61) in-bond.

If the goods will move through the United States and leave the country from a different U.S. port, the movement is normally a Transportation and Exportation (T&E; Type 62) in-bond. If the goods will be exported from the same U.S. port where they arrived, the movement is normally an Immediate Exportation (IE; Type 63) in-bond.

Choosing the wrong in-bond type can cause problems with arrival reporting, export reporting, broker follow-up, and closure of the in-bond record. The carrier should confirm the intended route, destination port, export port, foreign destination, and broker or filer instructions before the in-bond is transmitted.

Current In-Bond Requirements

CBP's in-bond process is now electronic. Arrival, export, and diversion activity must be reported through a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system rather than by presenting a paper CBP Form 7512 for those functions.

Requirement	Summary
Arrival reporting	CBP must be notified electronically within two business days after arrival at the port of destination or port of exportation. The report must include the FIRMS code for the location of the merchandise within the port.
Export reporting	For export movements, the in-bond record must be updated electronically within two business days after exportation.
In-transit time	Merchandise transported in-bond must normally be delivered to CBP at the port of destination or port of export within 30 days from the date CBP authorizes the movement. Barge movements have a 60-day limit, and pipeline movements are not subject to a time limit.
After arrival	Merchandise that has arrived at the port of destination or exportation must be entered, exported, or admitted to a foreign-trade zone within 15 calendar days from arrival of the entire in-bond shipment, unless an extension applies.
Diversions	Changes to the port of exportation or first foreign port must be updated electronically in the in-bond record.

CBP may issue liquidated damages when the required in-bond timelines and electronic reporting requirements are not met.

How In-Bond is used in BorderConnect

In BorderConnect, users can handle in-bonds in two main ways. The primary method for users who want to create and file their own in-bonds is QP Filing through BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager, while the secondary method is creating an ACE In-Bond through the ACE eManifest workflow.

BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager allows users to electronically report in-bond arrivals, exports, and port diversions to CBP. BorderConnect states that its QP In-Bond Filing software helps carriers electronically file U.S. in-bond shipments with CBP using QP In-Bond.

BorderConnect also states that anyone with a valid filer code with U.S. CBP can process QP In-Bonds, either for their own company or for other carriers if they have authorization. This allows bonded carriers, brokers, or other eligible filers using BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager with QP Filing to submit their own electronic in-bond filings instead of relying on a third-party broker or filer for every in-bond move.

In-bond shipment options in BorderConnect

Filing method	How it is used in BorderConnect
QP Filing with U.S. In-Bond Manager	This is the primary method for creating your own in-bonds in BorderConnect. The user creates the QP In-Bond in U.S. In-Bond Manager, enters the in-bond type, ports, bonded carrier, importing carrier, bill of lading, commodity, HTS, quantity, weight, and other required data, then transmits the QP In-Bond to CBP. For step-by-step instructions, see Creating and Submitting a New QP In-Bond.
QP In-Bond linked to ACE Manifest	Used when the in-bond filing is created through QP and must also be matched to an ACE eManifest shipment. CBP explains that when a QP in-bond request and ACE truck manifest shipment use the same Shipment Control Number, ACE can automatically link the shipment to the QP in-bond record.
ACE In-Bond	This is a secondary method where the carrier requests the in-bond movement directly through BorderConnect ACE Manifest software rather than creating a separate QP filing. CBP describes this as the carrier requesting the in-bond move through its ACE eManifest, where the ACE pre-filed in-bond shipment creates the in-bond request. For more information, see ACE In Bond (CBP Shipment Type).

When filing your own QP In-Bond in BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager, the user starts a new QP In-Bond from the U.S. In-Bonds menu, enters the in-bond entry information, adds the QP bill of lading, enters commodity details, reviews the in-bond, and sends the QP In-Bond to CBP. The guide for Creating and Submitting a New QP In-Bond should be treated as the main workflow for users who want to create and transmit their own in-bond filings in BorderConnect.

For a QP In-Bond that is also reported on an ACE Manifest, the carrier should make sure the Shipment Control Number used on the ACE shipment matches the number used on the QP filing. CBP states that when an electronic in-bond request is filed using ABI QP and the identical Shipment Control Number is reported in the QP message, the PAPS shipment can be automatically linked to the QP in-bond record.

When creating or reviewing an in-bond shipment in BorderConnect, users should confirm whether the movement is IT Type 61, T&E Type 62, or IE Type 63. The selected type should match the filer instructions, intended port movement, and whether the cargo will be entered, moved inland, or exported.

Reporting a QP In-Bond shipment in BorderConnect

BorderConnect workflow

The main BorderConnect workflow for users filing their own in-bonds is the QP Filing workflow in U.S. In-Bond Manager. ACE In-Bond remains available as a secondary method where the carrier requests the in-bond move through the ACE eManifest workflow instead of creating a separate QP filing.

1. Confirm whether the in-bond will be filed through QP Filing in BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager, filed by another broker or ABI filer as QP, or requested by the carrier through ACE In-Bond.
2. For QP Filing, start a new QP In-Bond from the U.S. In-Bonds menu and enter the QP In-Bond information.
3. Add the QP bill of lading, shipper, consignee, commodity, HTS code, quantity, net weight, value, and marks and numbers as required.
4. Review the QP In-Bond details and transmit the QP In-Bond to CBP using the Send QP In-Bond option.
5. If the in-bond also needs to be linked to an ACE Manifest, make sure the Shipment Control Number on the ACE shipment matches the QP in-bond filing.
6. For ACE In-Bond, select the appropriate ACE In-Bond shipment workflow in BorderConnect ACE Manifest software and enter the shipment and in-bond details needed for CBP to authorize the movement.
7. Review the ACE or QP responses to confirm that the manifest and in-bond information are accepted and on file.

BorderConnect’s QP In-Bond guide states that after the QP In-Bond is sent, the user should return to the QP In-Bond Report Details page or the U.S. In-Bonds dashboard to confirm that CBP received the filing and marked it On File. BorderConnect’s In-Bond Status Guide describes On File as the status used when the U.S. in-bond has been accepted and is on file with CBP.

Drivers arriving at the border with an in-bond shipment are not usually required to present a paper copy of CBP Form 7512 when the in-bond is properly on file electronically. A paper copy may still be useful in case CBP or another party requests it for reference.

Type 61 IT

Immediate Transportation (IT; Type 61) is used when foreign merchandise arriving at one U.S. port is transported in-bond to another U.S. port. A later entry or other authorized disposition must then be filed at the destination port.

This is commonly used when freight arrives at the border or port but will be cleared inland. For example, a shipment may enter the United States at a land border port and move under bond to an inland port, warehouse, or CBP-approved destination where the broker will file the final entry.

Type 62 T&E

Transportation and Exportation (T&E; Type 62) is used when foreign merchandise arriving at one U.S. port is transported through the United States and exported from another U.S. port without being entered for U.S. consumption. The movement remains under CBP control until the export is reported and the in-bond is closed.

This is commonly used for transit movements through the United States. For example, freight may enter the United States from Canada, move across the country under bond, and then export to Mexico or depart by vessel, rail, or air from another U.S. port.

Type 63 IE

Immediate Exportation (IE; Type 63) is used when foreign merchandise arriving at one U.S. port is exported from the same U.S. port without being entered for U.S. consumption. 19 CFR Part 18 includes a separate subpart for Immediate Exportation movements.

For IE movements, CBP regulations provide that any portion of an in-bond shipment entered for immediate exportation must be exported within 15 calendar days from the date of arrival at the port of exportation, unless an extension is granted. This type is commonly used where the freight arrives and departs from the same port area rather than moving to a different U.S. destination.

Open In-Bonds and Follow-Up

An in-bond remains open until it is properly arrived, exported, or otherwise closed in CBP's system. Carriers should monitor ACE messages and act on overdue or warning messages immediately.

CBP guidance notes that ACE does not allow carriers to delete an in-bond/Bill of Lading after certain arrival or export actions have been posted. For Type 61 and Type 62 in-bonds, a record that has been arrived and/or exported cannot be deleted until CBP un-arrives or un-exports the record; for Type 63, the same applies after export.

Common in-bond warning messages include:

Message	Meaning
Bill of Lading Late in 5 Days	Warning that the in-bond is approaching the 30-day in-transit limit and must be reported as arrived or otherwise resolved.
Bill of Lading Late	Indicates that the in-bond has passed the expected arrival timeframe and may be overdue.
Pending Eligible General Order	For export movements, indicates that the arrived merchandise still needs to be exported, entered, admitted to a foreign-trade zone, or otherwise resolved.
Ordered to General Order	Indicates that the merchandise has become subject to General Order procedures because the required follow-up action was not completed on time.

For QP In-Bonds, the ACE manifest shipment and the broker or ABI filer's in-bond filing must match. When using BorderConnect QP Filing, the user should not treat the in-bond as ready to move until the QP In-Bond is accepted and shown as on file with CBP.

See also

• Creating and Submitting a New QP In-Bond
• QP In Bond (CBP Shipment Type)
• ACE In Bond (CBP Shipment Type)
• ACE Manifest Software User Guide
• U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide
• Shipment Types for ACE and ACI eManifest