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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 [[US Customs and Border Protection - General Information|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.

This guide explains the regulatory background, compliance requirements, and how to use BorderConnect’s In-Bond Manager to meet CBP’s electronic in-bond obligations.

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== Introduction ==

CBP published a final rule in 2017 that modernized the U.S. in-bond process and expanded mandatory electronic reporting through ACE (Automated Commercial Environment).<ref name="FR_InBond_FinalRule_2017">https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-20495.pdf</ref>

CBP later announced enforcement requiring that '''all covered in-bond arrivals, exports, and diversions be reported electronically through ACE effective July 29, 2019'''. As of that date, CBP no longer accepts paper '''CBP Form 7512''' to perform arrival or export reporting for covered shipments (with limited exemptions, such as air mode).<ref name="CSMS_Enforcement_2019_07_29">https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/24effce</ref>

While paper documentation may still be used for local port operations or as supporting paperwork, '''electronic reporting is the compliance requirement'''. Paper documents do not replace required ACE updates.<ref name="CSMS_Enforcement_2019_07_29" />

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== Key In-Bond Compliance Requirements ==

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=== Notable regulatory changes ===

# '''Electronic filing is mandatory.''' All covered in-bond updates must be transmitted through a CBP-approved electronic interface (ACE/ABI/EDI).<ref name="CFR_Part18_PDF_2024">https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2024-title19-vol1/pdf/CFR-2024-title19-vol1-part18.pdf</ref>

# '''Arrival reporting within 2 business days.''' Arrival notifications must include the '''FIRMS code''' identifying the physical location of the goods at the port.<ref name="CFR_19_18_1_Cornell">https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/18.1</ref>

# '''Electronic export reporting required.''' Export updates must be transmitted electronically for covered shipments.<ref name="CFR_19_18_7_Cornell">https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/18.7</ref>

# '''Electronic diversion requests required.''' Diversions require CBP authorization via a CBP-approved EDI interface.<ref name="CFR_Part18_PDF_2024" />

# '''FIRMS code enforcement.''' As of '''August 10, 2024''', ACE rejects in-bond arrival transactions submitted without a FIRMS code (all modes except air).<ref name="CSMS_FIRMS_Required_2024_08_10">https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3b37839</ref>

# '''30-day transit limit.''' Most in-bond movements are subject to a 30-day maximum transit time.<ref name="FR_InBond_FinalRule_2017" />

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== Registering and Getting Started ==

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=== Step 1: BorderConnect account ===

=== Step 2: Filer code setup ===

:# Contact BorderConnect support for assistance submitting a Letter of Intent.

:# CBP will issue a filer code (processing times vary).

:# A BorderConnect representative will configure your filer code for in-bond-only filing.

Once configured, your account will be enabled to transmit electronic in-bond messages through ACE.

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== In-Bond Dashboard Overview ==

'''[[In_Bond_Manager_Dashboard_(U.S._In-Bond_Manager)|In-Bond Manager Dashboard]]'''

The In-Bond Dashboard is the central workspace for managing U.S. in-bond shipments. From this page, users can:

* Search and filter in-bond shipments

* View in-bond status at a glance

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== Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports ==

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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