Export 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 Export Bill of Lading Page in BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager allows carriers to electronically report the export of a portion of an in-bond shipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This method is used when only part of an in-bond shipment is leaving the United States, typically when an in-bond contains multiple bills of lading and each shipment segment exports separately.
The export form can be opened in two ways:
- From the main menu: U.S. In-Bonds → Export Bill of Lading
- From an in-bond report: Select Export Bill of Lading in the Bills of Lading section
Opening the form from the in-bond report automatically fills in most shipment information and helps prevent data entry errors.
For full in-bond export workflows and combined arrival and export scenarios, see the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.
When to Use Export by Bill of Lading
| Scenario | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Multiple bills of lading on one in-bond | Export by Bill of Lading |
| Single shipment on the in-bond | Export Entire In-Bond |
| Partial freight leaves at different times | Export each bill separately |
Completing an Export by Bill of Lading
All standard export fields remain the same as a full in-bond export, with one additional identifier for the shipment segment being exported.
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 freight physically left the United States or was delivered to a location where export was assured.
- In-Bond Export Time
- The time the shipment was exported or transferred for export.
- Master Bill of Lading
- The bill of lading number representing the portion of the in-bond being exported.
Submitting the Export
- Confirm the correct bill of lading is selected
- 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
- Acceptance appears in the in-bond history timeline
Important Compliance Notes
- Export must be reported within two business days
- Only export shipment segments that have physically left the U.S.
- Use entire in-bond export when only one bill exists
- Monitor status history for CBP confirmation
Quick Comparison of Export Methods
| Method | Best Use |
|---|---|
| Export Entire In-Bond | One shipment, full export at once |
| Export by Bill of Lading | Multiple shipment segments |
| Export by Container | Partial export by container |
Summary
Exporting by Bill of Lading allows precise tracking of partial in-bond movements when shipments leave the United States in stages. Using the in-bond report to launch exports ensures faster processing and fewer errors.
For full workflows including arrivals, partial movements, and diversions, continue to the Reporting In-Bond Arrivals and Exports Guide.