Export Container Page (U.S. In-Bond Manager): Difference between revisions

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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide and the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Exporting an in-bond shipment by Container Number in BorderConnect

How to export in-bond shipments

The Export Container Page in BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager allows carriers to electronically report the export of a specific container on an in-bond shipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

This option is used when only part of an in-bond shipment is exporting, particularly when multiple containers are associated with a single in-bond and each container moves separately.

The export form can be opened in two ways:

From the main menu: U.S. In-Bonds → Export Container
From an in-bond report: Select Export Container in the Bills of Lading section

Launching the form from the in-bond report automatically fills in key shipment details, reducing manual entry and errors.

For complete workflows covering arrivals, exports, and partial movements, see the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.

When to Use Export by Container

Scenario	Recommended Action
Multiple containers on one in-bond	Export by Container Number
One container only	Export Entire In-Bond
Partial shipment leaves at different times	Export each container separately

Completing an Export by Container

All standard export information remains the same as a full in-bond export, with two additional shipment identifiers.

Key Fields

In-Bond Entry Number: The CBP in-bond reference number. Must be nine numeric digits with no spaces or special characters. Automatically filled when launched from the in-bond report.

In-Bond Export Date: The date the container physically left the United States or was delivered to a location where export was assured.

In-Bond Export Time: The time the container was exported or transferred for export.

Master Bill of Lading: The bill of lading associated with the selected container.

Container Number: The specific container being exported from the in-bond.

Submitting the Export

Confirm the correct container number is entered
Review export date and time carefully
Click Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP
Status updates to Transmitted
CBP typically responds within one to two minutes
Confirmation appears in the in-bond history timeline

Important Compliance Notes

Export must be reported within two business days
Only export containers that have physically departed the U.S.
Use full in-bond export when all containers leave together
Monitor CBP response status for confirmation

Comparison of Export Methods

Method	Best Use
Export Entire In-Bond	One shipment or full load
Export by Bill of Lading	Multiple shipment segments
Export by Container	Container level movements

Summary

Exporting by container provides precise control when shipments leave the United States in stages. Using the in-bond report to launch exports improves accuracy and speeds CBP processing.

For additional scenarios including arrivals and diversions, refer to the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.

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 {{note|This article is part of the BorderConnect [[US_In_Bond_Manager_Guide_(CBP)|U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide]] and the [[BorderConnect_Software_User_Guide|BorderConnect Software User Guide]]|info}}
-[[File:Export-container-number.png|400px|right|thumb|Viewing the '''Send In-Bond Export Message''' page with the Container Number field highlighted]]{{#ev:youtube|__futsF8Oi4|360|right|How to export in-bond shipments.}}The '''Export Container Page''' is a page in BorderConnect [https://www.borderconnect.com/us-in-bond-manager/index.htm U.S. In-Bond Manager] used to electronically report an in-bond export to CBP. This page can be accessed by hovering over 'U.S. In-Bonds' and selecting 'Export Container' or by selecting 'Export Container' from the Bills of Lading Section of the In-Bond Report Details Page. It is easier to complete from the in-bond report if possible, because this pre-fills some of the fields for you. For a more detailed guide on arriving and exporting in-bond shipments visit the [[Reporting_In_Bond_Arrivals_and_Exports_(U.S._In-Bond_Manager)|Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide]].
+[[File:Export-container-number.png|400px|thumb|right|Exporting an in-bond shipment by Container Number in BorderConnect]]
-== Reporting In-Bond Exports Using Container Number ==
+{{#ev:youtube|__futsF8Oi4|360|right|How to export in-bond shipments}}
-Another option is to report the export of a specific container on an in-bond, using the container number. For in-bonds that have multiple containers, this notifies CBP that only a portion of the in-bond has been exported from the U.S.
+The '''Export Container Page''' in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/us-in-bond-manager/index.htm U.S. In-Bond Manager] allows carriers to electronically report the export of a specific container on an in-bond shipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
-To export by container, you can select that option under Send WP Request on the In-Bond Report Details Page, or select that option from under the U.S. In-Bonds menu.
+This option is used when only part of an in-bond shipment is exporting, particularly when multiple containers are associated with a single in-bond and each container moves separately.
-When exporting the in-bond by container, all the fields are the same as described above, expect the Master Bill of Lading and Container Number fields are added. The master bill of lading number is the bill of lading number that the container is associated with, and the container number is the one that you wish to export on the in-bond. When exporting by container from the in-bond report, the master bill of lading number field will be pre-filled.
+The export form can be opened in two ways:
+* From the main menu: '''U.S. In-Bonds → Export Container'''
+* From an in-bond report: Select '''Export Container''' in the Bills of Lading section
+Launching the form from the in-bond report automatically fills in key shipment details, reducing manual entry and errors.
+For complete workflows covering arrivals, exports, and partial movements, see the [[Reporting_In_Bond_Arrivals_and_Exports_(U.S._In-Bond_Manager)|Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide]].
+== When to Use Export by Container ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Scenario
+! Recommended Action
+|-
+| Multiple containers on one in-bond
+| Export by Container Number
+|-
+| One container only
+| Export Entire In-Bond
+|-
+| Partial shipment leaves at different times
+| Export each container separately
+|}
+== Completing an Export by Container ==
+[[File:Export-container-number.png|800px|center]]
+All standard export information remains the same as a full in-bond export, with two additional shipment identifiers.
+=== Key Fields ===
+;In-Bond Entry Number
+:The CBP in-bond reference number. Must be nine numeric digits with no spaces or special characters. Automatically filled when launched from the in-bond report.
+;In-Bond Export Date
+:The date the container physically left the United States or was delivered to a location where export was assured.
+;In-Bond Export Time
+:The time the container was exported or transferred for export.
+;Master Bill of Lading
+:The bill of lading associated with the selected container.
+;Container Number
+:The specific container being exported from the in-bond.
+== Submitting the Export ==
+# Confirm the correct container number is entered
+# Review export date and time carefully
+# Click '''Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP'''
+# Status updates to '''Transmitted'''
+# CBP typically responds within one to two minutes
+# Confirmation appears in the in-bond history timeline
+== Important Compliance Notes ==
+* Export must be reported within two business days
+* Only export containers that have physically departed the U.S.
+* Use full in-bond export when all containers leave together
+* Monitor CBP response status for confirmation
+== Comparison of Export Methods ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Method
+! Best Use
+|-
+| Export Entire In-Bond
+| One shipment or full load
+|-
+| Export by Bill of Lading
+| Multiple shipment segments
+|-
+| Export by Container
+| Container level movements
+|}
+== Summary ==
+Exporting by container provides precise control when shipments leave the United States in stages. Using the in-bond report to launch exports improves accuracy and speeds CBP processing.
+For additional scenarios including arrivals and diversions, refer to the [[Reporting_In_Bond_Arrivals_and_Exports_(U.S._In-Bond_Manager)|Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide]].
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