Must a paper copy of the air cargo manifest (CBP Form 7509) and the air waybill documents be presented to CBP in paper format upon arrival of the aircraft?
The paper copy of the air cargo manifest (CBP Form 7509) and the air waybill documents no longer need to filed or retained aboard the aircraft except to report that information which cannot be reported through Air AMS. This includes unaccompanied baggage and accompanied baggage in transit reported pursuant to part 122.48 (d) & (e) of the Customs regulations.