If electronic in-bond authorization is received at the in-bond origin port, how does the bonded carrier notify CBP of the in-bond arrival at the destination port?

If electronic in-bond authorization is received at the in-bond origin port, how does the bonded carrier notify CBP of the in-bond arrival at the destination port?

An Air AMS participant that is also a participant at the in-bond destination port may electronically notify CBP of the in-bond arrival by transmitting a freight status notification (ASN3) message to CBP upon arrival of the cargo at the in-bond destination port.

Alternatively, if an Air AMS participant is not an Air AMS participant at the in-bond destination port, it must present one of these two paper documents to CBP at the destination port. 

  1. If an air waybill is utilized as the in-bond control document, it must contain all required information in accordance with IATA agreements governing the issuance of the air waybill.  In addition, the following information must be included on the air waybill as noted in 19 CFR 122.92:  
  • Origin Port
  • Entry Type (61,62,63)
  • Destination Port
  • Importing Carrier/Flight Number/Arrival Date
  • Bonded Carrier Identification Number (IRS #, SSN, CBP assigned)
  • Signature of Carrier’s Agent/Exporter
Upon confirmation that the in-bond authorization has been electronically received, the Air AMS participant will note AAMS on the document.  Such documentation must be presented to CBP upon arrival at the destination port.

2. If the shipment is not identified by a standard IATA air waybill, then a paper copy of the CBP Form 7512 must be produced and completed with all required information.  Upon confirmation that the in-bond authorization has been electronically received, the Air AMS participant will note AAMS on the document.  Once again, such documentation will be presented to CBP upon arrival at the destination port.