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

Export Container Page

Report the export of specific containers within a U.S. In-Bond shipment.

Type: CBP Reporting Country: United States (In-Bond)

Overview

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.

How to Access:

From Menu: Navigate to U.S. In-Bonds and select Export Container.
From Report: Open an In-Bond Report and select Export Container in the Bills of Lading section. (Recommended: This auto-fills shipment details).

Exporting an in-bond shipment by Container Number in BorderConnect

When to Use Export by Container

Select the correct export method to match the physical movement of the freight.

Scenario	Recommended Action
Multiple containers on one in-bond	Use Export by Container Number to close them individually.
One container only	Use Export Entire In-Bond for efficiency.
Partial shipment leaves at different times	Use Export by Container for each specific box.

Completing the Export

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

Field	Description & Requirements
In-Bond Entry Number	The CBP in-bond reference number (9 numeric digits). Auto-filled when launched from the report.
In-Bond Export Date	The date the container physically left the U.S. 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 number being exported from the in-bond.

Submission & Compliance

Submitting the Export

1. Confirm the correct container number is entered. 2. Review export date and time carefully. 3. Click Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP. 4. The status updates to Transmitted. 5. CBP typically responds within 1–2 minutes, and confirmation appears in the history timeline.

Compliance Notes

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

Quick Reference: Export Methods

Method	Best Use Case
Export Entire In-Bond	One shipment or full load departing at once.
Export by Bill of Lading	Multiple shipment segments leaving separately.
Export by Container	Specific container-level movements.