US In Bond Manager Guide (CBP)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide |
U.S. In-Bond Manager
A complete guide to electronically filing, updating, and monitoring U.S. in-bond shipments directly with CBP via ACE.
Overview
The BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager is an add-on module that allows users to electronically file, update, and monitor U.S. in-bond shipments directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The module supports required electronic reporting of in-bond arrivals, exports, diversions, and related updates through ACE, while also providing visibility into in-bond status through integrated In-Bond Status Queries.
Enforcement Notice: Since July 29, 2019, CBP requires all covered in-bond arrivals, exports, and diversions to be reported electronically through ACE. Paper CBP Form 7512 is no longer accepted for these functions.[1]
Key Compliance Requirements
Regulatory Rules & Deadlines
| Requirement | CBP Rule / Guidance |
|---|---|
| Electronic Reporting | Required for all arrivals, exports, and diversions. |
| Arrival Deadline | Within 2 business days of arrival at destination.[2] |
| Export Deadline | Generally within 2 business days of export.[3] |
| FIRMS Code | Mandatory for arrival reporting (all modes except air).[4] |
| Diversions | Must be requested and approved electronically via ACE.[5] |
| Max Transit Time | 30 days (with limited regulatory exceptions).[6] |
Getting Started
1 BorderConnect Account
If your company does not already have a BorderConnect account, visit www.borderconnect.com to register.
2 Filer Code Setup
- New Filers: Contact BorderConnect support to submit a Letter of Intent. CBP will issue a filer code.
- Existing Filers: BorderConnect will configure your existing filer code for use with the In-Bond Manager.
Once configured, your account will be enabled to transmit electronic in-bond messages (QP/WP) through ACE.
In-Bond Manager Features
In-Bond Dashboard
The central workspace for managing U.S. in-bond shipments. Users can:
- Search and filter active in-bonds.
- View live status (Enroute, Arrived, Exported).
- Confirm if reporting was successful.
- Access status queries and notices.
See: Full Dashboard Guide
Arrivals & Exports (WP)
Electronically report movements with minimal data entry.
- Arrivals: Must include the correct FIRMS Code for the facility.
- Exports: Required for movements leaving the U.S.
- Diversions: Request port changes electronically.
Menu Overview
Key tools found under the U.S. In-Bond menu.
🔍 Status Queries
- Search Queries: View historical CBP responses.
- Send Query: Request current status from CBP for any in-bond.
📡 WP Requests
- Arrive/Export: Report movement status.
- Diversion: Request destination change.
- Transfer Liability: Transfer bond responsibility.
📝 QP Filing
- New QP In-Bond: Create 7512 entries.
- QP Search: Manage filed entries.
References
- ↑ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/24effce
- ↑ https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/18.1
- ↑ https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/18.7
- ↑ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3b37839
- ↑ https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2024-title19-vol1/pdf/CFR-2024-title19-vol1-part18.pdf
- ↑ https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-20495.pdf