Send In-Bond Transfer of Liability 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 |
Send In-Bond Transfer of Liability Page
Transfer responsibility for an active in-bond shipment to a different bonded carrier.
Overview
The Send In-Bond Transfer of Liability Page allows users to electronically transfer responsibility for an active in-bond shipment to a different bonded carrier and transmit that change directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager.
This process is typically used when a different bonded carrier will complete the movement or when operational responsibility changes mid-route.
Critical Rules:
- Who Submits: Only the carrier accepting liability may submit the transfer.
- Status Requirement: The in-bond must be in Enroute status.
- Restrictions: Transfers are not permitted if the bond is On File, Arrived, Exported, or Concluded.
When to Use Transfer of Liability
Use this feature to maintain the chain of custody in CBP's eyes.
| Scenario | Is Transfer Needed? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Original carrier cannot complete movement | Yes | CBP must know who is legally responsible for the goods. |
| Another bonded carrier takes control mid-route | Yes | Liability shifts to the new carrier for the remainder of the trip. |
| Shipment already arrived or exported | No | The bond lifecycle is already closed; liability cannot be transferred. |
How to Access
You can open the transfer form in two ways:
- Menu: Hover over U.S. In-Bonds and select Transfer Liability.
- In-Bond Report: Open an in-bond report and choose Send Transfer of Liability Request from the Update In-Bond menu.
Tip: Launching from the in-bond report automatically populates key fields like the Entry Number, reducing manual entry errors.
Completing the Transfer Form
Enter the following information carefully to ensure the transfer is accepted by CBP.
| Field | Description & Requirements |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | The CBP in-bond number being transferred (9 numeric digits). Pre-filled if accessed from a report. |
| Transfer Date/Time | The date and time the new carrier officially assumes responsibility. |
| Liable Carrier SCAC | The SCAC code of the bonded carrier accepting control. |
| Liable Bonded Carrier ID | The IRS, CBP Assigned Number, or SSN of the new carrier. Examples: NN-NNNNNNNXX or YYDDPP-NNNNN. |
| Location | The City and State where the physical transfer takes place. |
| House Bill Number | Required only for Air in-bonds. Leave blank for Truck, Rail, or Ocean. |
After Submission
Once the transfer is submitted:
1. The request is transmitted electronically to CBP. 2. CBP processes the update (typically within minutes). 3. The new carrier becomes legally responsible for the in-bond's conclusion.
You can monitor the response in the in-bond report history. We recommend sending a Status Query shortly after to confirm the transfer was recorded successfully in CBP's system.
Best Practices
- Status Check: Always confirm the in-bond is in Enroute status before attempting a transfer.
- Verify IDs: Double-check the receiving carrier's SCAC and Bonded ID format. Mismatches will cause immediate rejects.
- Timing: Submit transfers immediately when operational control changes to keep the audit trail accurate.