Arrive Container 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 Container Arrival Page in BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager allows carriers to electronically report the arrival of a specific container associated with an in-bond shipment.
This method is designed for situations where:
- An in-bond includes multiple containers
- Only part of the shipment arrives at the destination port
- CBP requires container-level arrival confirmation
When an in-bond consists of a single container, it is generally easier to use Arrive Entire In-Bond instead.
The Container Arrival option can be accessed:
- From the top menu: U.S. In-Bonds → Arrive Container
- From an in-bond report: Select Arrive Container within the Bill of Lading Details section
Launching from the in-bond report automatically fills in key shipment details.
When to Use Container Arrivals
| Scenario | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Multiple containers on one in-bond | Arrive by Container Number |
| Partial freight arrives | Arrive by Container Number |
| Single container in-bond | Arrive Entire In-Bond |
Completing a Container Arrival
The majority of fields match a standard in-bond arrival message, with two additional container-specific 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 populated when launched from the in-bond report.
- U.S. In-Bond Destination
- The CBP port where the container arrived. Must match the original in-bond destination.
- FIRMS Code
- The CBP facility where the container physically arrived. Port of exit facilities appear first when applicable.
- In-Bond Arrival Date
- The actual arrival date of the container. Must not be in the future and should be reported within two business days.
- In-Bond Arrival Time
- The arrival time of the container at the destination port.
- Master Bill of Lading
- The bill of lading associated with the container. Auto-filled when arriving from the in-bond report.
- Container Number
- The container being reported as arrived. This identifies the specific portion of the in-bond movement.
Submitting the Arrival
After reviewing the information:
- Click Send In-Bond Arrival Message to CBP
- Status changes to Transmitted
- CBP typically responds within one to two minutes
- The container arrival appears in the in-bond report history
Visual Example of Arrival Options
| In-Bond Structure | Best Arrival Method |
|---|---|
| One in-bond with three containers | Arrive each container individually |
| One in-bond with one container | Arrive Entire In-Bond |
Best Practices
- Use container arrivals only for partial shipments
- Verify FIRMS codes carefully
- Send a status query before arrival when possible
- Monitor report history for CBP acceptance
Summary
The Container Arrival feature provides precise CBP reporting when in-bond shipments arrive in multiple containers or stages. Using this method helps maintain compliance, prevents delays, and ensures accurate in-bond closure.
For complete workflows including exports and diversions, see the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.