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~~Although~~ CBP does not require ~~ACE Manifests~~ to be ~~filed when crossing~~ empty ~~or bobtailing,~~ certain ~~ports have been requiring ACE Manifests be filed~~, ~~they are also required to~~ be ~~filed~~ for ~~other shipments~~ that do not have ~~functionality in~~ ACE ~~such~~ as ~~ATA~~-~~Carnet~~'~~s, Military Goods and 10~~.~~41b CHEP Instruments of International Traffic as there is no functionality to create those shipments in~~ ACE.

An '''Empty ACE eManifest''' (sometimes called an “empty trip” manifest) is an ACE Truck eManifest where the carrier transmits only the '''trip/conveyance information''' to [[US Customs and Border Protection - General Information|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)]] and does '''not''' transmit any shipment bills.

CBP’s advance cargo reporting rules are focused on the electronic transmission of '''cargo data''' prior to arrival. When a truck is physically empty (including bobtail moves), CBP regulations do not require cargo data to be transmitted, because there is no cargo to report.<ref name="cfr-123-92">19 CFR § 123.92 — Electronic information for truck cargo required in advance of arrival https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/123.92</ref>

That said, CBP guidance and port practice recognize that carriers may still transmit an empty trip eManifest as a '''best practice''' in certain situations, such as:

* When a port expects a trip record for operational awareness

* When the driver will be presenting documentation for a shipment type that is not transmitted electronically as a standard ACE shipment release type

* When the carrier wants CBP to have advance notice of the truck’s arrival

CBP’s ACE Truck Manifest guidance emphasizes advance notification of truck arrivals and explains that the eManifest system is used to transmit trip/conveyance information as well as shipment data where applicable.<ref name="ace-truck-guide">CBP — ''e-Manifest: Trucks (ACE Truck Manifest User Guide)'' https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ACE%20Truck%20Manifest%20User%20Guide.pdf</ref>

== To process an ACE Manifest in BorderConnect, follow these steps. ==

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== Creating an empty trip for other shipment ~~types~~ ==

== Creating an empty trip for other shipment scenarios ==

~~;Creating an ATA-Carnet~~

:In ACE eManifest there is presently no functionality to declare a Carnet Shipment. As such, highway carriers can simply leave the Carnet Shipment off when preparing their manifest, and have the driver verbally declare the shipment and present the Carnet document to the officer. If there are no other shipments on the truck, it is recommended that the carrier still prepare an empty truck manifest so that prior notice requirements are still met.

;~~Creating Military Goods~~

;ATA Carnet shipments

:~~Department~~ of ~~Defense Shipments~~ are not ~~required to be (and cannot be) reported on an~~ ACE ~~eManifest~~. If the ~~carrier has~~ other shipments ~~aboard they should report all other freight on their ACE eManifest, leaving the DOD shipment off. If the only freight loaded~~ on the truck ~~is the DOD shipment~~, ~~it is still recommended that the carrier create~~ an "empty ~~truck" ACE~~ eManifest ~~in order to notify~~ CBP ~~to expect~~ the ~~driver's~~ arrival.

:ATA Carnets are processed under specific CBP carnet procedures at the port of entry and are not typically transmitted as a standard electronic shipment release type in the ACE truck manifest workflow. Carriers should follow current CBP and port instructions for presenting the carnet documentation at arrival. When there are no other shipments on the truck, many carriers transmit an empty trip eManifest so CBP has advance notice of the truck’s arrival.

;~~Creating Instruments~~ of ~~International Traffic Under 10.41b~~ (~~CHEP~~)

;Department of Defense (DOD) / U.S. Government shipments

:~~Presently there is no functionality to create Instruments~~ of ~~International Traffic that qualify~~ under ~~a 10.41b such~~ as ~~CHEP pallets~~. ~~As a result it's recommended to create an ACE Manifest without a~~ shipment ~~(if there are no~~ other shipments on the ~~ACE)~~.

:Certain U.S. Government or Department of Defense shipments are cleared under specific CBP regulations and certification requirements rather than as standard ACE truck shipment release types. While the treatment depends on the shipment and documentation, carriers should follow the instructions provided by the Government shipper or entry filer and any port-specific guidance. If other commercial shipments are on the truck, those shipments must still be transmitted normally. If the only freight is Government/DOD cargo, an empty trip eManifest is often used to notify CBP of the arrival.

;Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) — 19 CFR 10.41a / 10.41b

:CBP regulations governing Instruments of International Traffic are found in 19 CFR §§ 10.41a and 10.41b:

::* '''19 CFR 10.41a''' covers common IITs such as pallets, skids, racks, lift vans, shipping tanks, and similar articles used in international traffic.<ref name="cfr-1041a">19 CFR § 10.41a — Instruments of international traffic https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/10.41a</ref>

::* '''19 CFR 10.41b''' addresses certain serially numbered substantial holders or outer containers released under specific conditions.<ref name="cfr-1041b">19 CFR § 10.41b — Clearance of serially numbered substantial holders or outer containers https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/10.41b</ref>

:Many pooled pallets and returnable transport items (such as CHEP pallets) are commonly designated as IIT under 10.41a when they meet the regulatory criteria. When a truck is transporting only IITs and no other shipments that are transmitted electronically, carriers may transmit an empty trip eManifest and have the driver declare the IIT movement and present supporting documentation at the port, following port instructions.

== References ==

[[Category:ACE Manifest Guide]]

[[Category:Shipment Type Guide]]

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-Although CBP does not require ACE Manifests to be filed when crossing empty or bobtailing, certain ports have been requiring ACE Manifests be filed, they are also required to be filed for other shipments that do not have functionality in ACE such as ATA-Carnet's, Military Goods and 10.41b CHEP Instruments of International Traffic as there is no functionality to create those shipments in ACE.
+An '''Empty ACE eManifest''' (sometimes called an “empty trip” manifest) is an ACE Truck eManifest where the carrier transmits only the '''trip/conveyance information''' to [[US Customs and Border Protection - General Information|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)]] and does '''not''' transmit any shipment bills.
+CBP’s advance cargo reporting rules are focused on the electronic transmission of '''cargo data''' prior to arrival. When a truck is physically empty (including bobtail moves), CBP regulations do not require cargo data to be transmitted, because there is no cargo to report.<ref name="cfr-123-92">19 CFR § 123.92 — Electronic information for truck cargo required in advance of arrival https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/123.92</ref>
+That said, CBP guidance and port practice recognize that carriers may still transmit an empty trip eManifest as a '''best practice''' in certain situations, such as:
+* When a port expects a trip record for operational awareness
+* When the driver will be presenting documentation for a shipment type that is not transmitted electronically as a standard ACE shipment release type
+* When the carrier wants CBP to have advance notice of the truck’s arrival
+CBP’s ACE Truck Manifest guidance emphasizes advance notification of truck arrivals and explains that the eManifest system is used to transmit trip/conveyance information as well as shipment data where applicable.<ref name="ace-truck-guide">CBP — ''e-Manifest: Trucks (ACE Truck Manifest User Guide)'' https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ACE%20Truck%20Manifest%20User%20Guide.pdf</ref>
 == To process an ACE Manifest in BorderConnect, follow these steps. ==
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-== Creating an empty trip for other shipment types ==
+== Creating an empty trip for other shipment scenarios ==
-;Creating an ATA-Carnet
-:In ACE eManifest there is presently no functionality to declare a Carnet Shipment. As such, highway carriers can simply leave the Carnet Shipment off when preparing their manifest, and have the driver verbally declare the shipment and present the Carnet document to the officer. If there are no other shipments on the truck, it is recommended that the carrier still prepare an empty truck manifest so that prior notice requirements are still met.
-;Creating Military Goods
+;ATA Carnet shipments
-:Department of Defense Shipments are not required to be (and cannot be) reported on an ACE eManifest. If the carrier has other shipments aboard they should report all other freight on their ACE eManifest, leaving the DOD shipment off. If the only freight loaded on the truck is the DOD shipment, it is still recommended that the carrier create an "empty truck" ACE eManifest in order to notify CBP to expect the driver's arrival.
+:ATA Carnets are processed under specific CBP carnet procedures at the port of entry and are not typically transmitted as a standard electronic shipment release type in the ACE truck manifest workflow. Carriers should follow current CBP and port instructions for presenting the carnet documentation at arrival. When there are no other shipments on the truck, many carriers transmit an empty trip eManifest so CBP has advance notice of the truck’s arrival.
-;Creating Instruments of International Traffic Under 10.41b (CHEP)
+;Department of Defense (DOD) / U.S. Government shipments
-:Presently there is no functionality to create Instruments of International Traffic that qualify under a 10.41b such as CHEP pallets. As a result it's recommended to create an ACE Manifest without a shipment (if there are no other shipments on the ACE).
+:Certain U.S. Government or Department of Defense shipments are cleared under specific CBP regulations and certification requirements rather than as standard ACE truck shipment release types. While the treatment depends on the shipment and documentation, carriers should follow the instructions provided by the Government shipper or entry filer and any port-specific guidance. If other commercial shipments are on the truck, those shipments must still be transmitted normally. If the only freight is Government/DOD cargo, an empty trip eManifest is often used to notify CBP of the arrival.
+;Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) — 19 CFR 10.41a / 10.41b
+:CBP regulations governing Instruments of International Traffic are found in 19 CFR §§ 10.41a and 10.41b:
+::* '''19 CFR 10.41a''' covers common IITs such as pallets, skids, racks, lift vans, shipping tanks, and similar articles used in international traffic.<ref name="cfr-1041a">19 CFR § 10.41a — Instruments of international traffic https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/10.41a</ref>
+::* '''19 CFR 10.41b''' addresses certain serially numbered substantial holders or outer containers released under specific conditions.<ref name="cfr-1041b">19 CFR § 10.41b — Clearance of serially numbered substantial holders or outer containers https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/19/10.41b</ref>
+:Many pooled pallets and returnable transport items (such as CHEP pallets) are commonly designated as IIT under 10.41a when they meet the regulatory criteria. When a truck is transporting only IITs and no other shipments that are transmitted electronically, carriers may transmit an empty trip eManifest and have the driver declare the IIT movement and present supporting documentation at the port, following port instructions.
+== References ==
+<references />
 [[Category:ACE Manifest Guide]]
 [[Category:Shipment Type Guide]]