CBP Extends Predeparture ACE Export Manifest Filing Test for Air Cargo
CBP will continue to test predeparture manifest filing for exports within ACE for air cargo, it said in a notice Dec. 22. The test will continue for another two years, CBP said. The agency previously expanded the test to more participants and made some data elements optional in 2017.
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Under the test, the export manifests are required four hours prior to loading for air cargo. The optional elements for predeparture air cargo manifests are:
- Number of pieces/unit of measure (Data Element #11)
- Number of house air waybills (Data Element #13)
- Split air waybill indicator (Data Element #18)
- In-bond number (Data Element #21)
- Mode of transportation (Data Element #22).