Arrive Bill of Lading Page (U.S. In-Bond Manager)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide and the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Send Bill of Lading Arrival Page in BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager allows carriers to electronically report the arrival of a specific bill of lading tied to an in-bond shipment.
This method is primarily used when:
- An in-bond contains multiple bills of lading
- Only part of the shipment has arrived at the destination port
- CBP needs visibility into partial arrivals
When an in-bond contains only one bill of lading, it is recommended to use Arrive Entire In-Bond instead.
Arriving by bill of lading can be accessed:
- From the top menu: U.S. In-Bonds → Arrive Bill of Lading
- From an in-bond report: Select Arrive Bill of Lading within the Bill of Lading Details section
Launching from the in-bond report automatically fills in key fields and speeds up processing.
When to Use Bill of Lading Arrivals
| Scenario | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Multiple bills of lading on one in-bond | Arrive by Bill of Lading |
| Only part of freight has arrived | Arrive by Bill of Lading |
| Single bill of lading on the in-bond | Arrive Entire In-Bond |
Completing a Bill of Lading Arrival
Most fields will match a standard in-bond arrival message, with one additional required identifier.
Key Fields
- In-Bond Entry Number
- The CBP in-bond reference number. Must be nine numeric digits with no spaces or special characters. Auto-filled when launched from the in-bond report.
- U.S. In-Bond Destination
- The CBP port where the arrival is being reported. Must match the original in-bond destination.
- FIRMS Code
- The CBP facility where the freight physically arrived. Port of exit options appear at the top when applicable.
- In-Bond Arrival Date
- The actual date the shipment portion arrived. Cannot be in the future and must be reported within two business days.
- In-Bond Arrival Time
- The time the freight arrived at the destination port.
- Master Bill of Lading
- The bill of lading number being arrived. This identifies which portion of the in-bond is being reported.
Submitting the Arrival
After confirming the information:
- Click Send In-Bond Arrival Message to CBP
- Status updates to Transmitted
- CBP typically responds within one to two minutes
- The arrived portion will appear in the in-bond report history
Visual Example of Partial vs Full Arrival
| In-Bond Structure | How to Arrive |
|---|---|
| One in-bond with three bills of lading | Arrive each bill separately as freight arrives |
| One in-bond with one bill of lading | Arrive Entire In-Bond |
Best Practices
- Use bill of lading arrivals only when partial freight arrives
- Always verify FIRMS codes before submission
- Send a status query beforehand to confirm in-bond status
- Track each arrival in the in-bond report history
Summary
The Bill of Lading Arrival feature allows precise CBP reporting when in-bond shipments arrive in stages. By reporting partial arrivals electronically through BorderConnect, carriers maintain accurate compliance records and avoid delays or enforcement issues.
For complete workflows including exports and diversions, see the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.