Search In-Bond Status Queries Page (U.S. In-Bond Manager)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Search In-Bond Status Queries page in BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager provides a complete history of all in-bond status queries sent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from your account.
This page is used to:
- Review CBP responses for previously queried in-bonds
- Track the lifecycle of in-bond shipments over time
- Quickly locate a specific in-bond status update
- Send new status queries by in-bond number, bill of lading, or air waybill
For guidance on initially creating in-bond reports and working from the dashboard, see the In-Bond Dashboard Guide.
Page Overview
The Search In-Bond Status Queries page contains three main areas:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Quick Action Buttons | Send new status queries directly to CBP |
| Search Filters | Locate specific queries by number or date |
| Results List | View CBP responses and query history |
Quick Action Buttons
Located above the search filters, these buttons allow you to immediately send new CBP status requests.
| Button | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Send In-Bond Status Query | Sends a query using an in-bond entry number |
| Query Bill of Lading | Sends a CBP query using a bill of lading number |
| Query Air Waybill | Sends a CBP query using an air waybill and optional house waybill |
Each option opens the appropriate query form and transmits the request to CBP. Responses typically return within one to two minutes and appear in the results list.
Search Filters Section
This section allows you to locate any status query previously sent from your account.
You can filter by:
- In-bond entry number
- Date the query was sent
- Combination of both
By default, results show queries sent within the last week.
Search Controls
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Search | Displays queries matching your filters |
| Reset | Restores default one week date range |
| Clear | Removes all filters for custom searching |
Common uses include:
- Reviewing all updates for a specific in-bond
- Auditing activity over a certain time period
- Locating the most recent CBP response
In-Bond Status Query Results
Each row represents a CBP status query and response.
Displayed information includes:
- Query send date
- CBP response date
- In-bond entry number
- Current status
- User who submitted the query
Click View to open the In-Bond Status Query Details Page for the full CBP response message.
How This Page Fits Into Daily Workflow
Typical usage flow:
- Send in-bond status query
- CBP responds with shipment status
- Query appears in results list
- Open details for full CBP data
- Proceed with arrival, export, or monitoring actions
This creates a complete electronic audit trail for each in-bond.
Best Practices
| Best Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Search by in-bond number regularly | Quickly track full lifecycle history |
| Use date filters for audits | Review compliance activity efficiently |
| Open detail pages for updates | See full CBP message content |
| Re-query stalled in-bonds | Ensure real time CBP accuracy |
Summary
The Search In-Bond Status Queries page acts as your historical log of all CBP communications related to in-bonds. It ensures:
- Transparency of CBP responses
- Easy tracking of shipment progress
- Centralized compliance records
Together with the In-Bond Dashboard, it provides full visibility and control over in-bond shipments from creation to conclusion.