Reporting In Bond Arrivals and Exports (U.S. In-Bond Manager)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide |
Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports
Manage the in-bond lifecycle by reporting arrivals, exports, diversions, and transfers to CBP.
Overview
This guide explains how to electronically manage U.S. in-bonds using BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager. All filings are transmitted directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
From this module, users can:
- Report in-bond arrivals to CBP.
- Report exports from the United States.
- Submit port diversion requests.
- Transfer in-bond liability between bonded carriers.
- Partially arrive or export shipments by bill of lading or container.
Workflow Overview:
- Arrival: Freight reaches destination → CBP records arrival.
- Export: Freight leaves U.S. → CBP closes movement.
- Diversion: Destination changes → CBP updates routing.
- Transfer: Responsibility moves → CBP updates bond holder.
Reporting In-Bond Arrivals
Use Send In-Bond Arrival Message to CBP to report when freight reaches its destination port. This is accessed most easily from the In-Bond Report Details page.
Requirement: CBP requires arrival to be reported within two business days of physical arrival.
Required Arrival Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | 9-digit numeric CBP in-bond number. |
| U.S. In-Bond Destination | The CBP port code where the freight arrived. |
| FIRMS Code | The code of the facility (bonded warehouse/FTZ) where freight arrived. |
| Arrival Date/Time | The actual date and time of arrival (cannot be in the future). |
| House Bill Number | Required only for Air shipments. |
Reporting In-Bond Exports
Use Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP when freight leaves the United States or is delivered to an export-controlled facility. Exports must also be reported within two business days.
Required Export Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | 9-digit numeric in-bond number. |
| Export Date/Time | Date/Time freight exited the U.S. or export was assured. |
| House Bill Number | Required only for Air shipments. |
Port Diversion Requests
Use Send In-Bond Port Diversion Request when the in-bond destination port must change from what was originally filed. CBP approval is required.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | The in-bond being diverted. |
| New Destination Port | The updated CBP port code. |
| Diversion Date/Time | The effective date and time of the diversion. |
| Liable Bonded Carrier ID | The identification number of the bond holder. |
Partial Arrivals and Exports
BorderConnect supports reporting portions of an in-bond instead of the full movement. This keeps the overall in-bond open until fully completed.
By Bill of Lading
Use when only specific bills on the in-bond have arrived or exported.
By Container Number
Use when specific containers arrive or export independently.
Transferring In-Bond Liability
Use Send In-Bond Transfer of Liability when responsibility for the in-bond moves to another bonded carrier.
Important: Only the carrier accepting liability may submit this request.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Liable Carrier SCAC | The SCAC of the new carrier accepting responsibility. |
| Bonded Carrier ID | The bond holder number (IRS/CBP Assigned) of the new carrier. |
| Location (City/State) | Where the physical transfer occurred. |