What are the Key Dates for enforcement of new In-Bond Regulations?

What are the Key Dates for enforcement of new In-Bond Regulations?

  1. September 28, 2017 – Publication in Federal Register with 60 day implementation;
  2. November 27, 2017 – Implementation of Regulations – regulations effective on this date;
  3. July 2, 2018 – Mandatory electronic creation of in-bond transactions went into effect on this date with few issues. CBP has worked with the trade to ensure that in-bond filers have the capability to file in-bonds electronically;
  4. August 6, 2018 - Electronic reporting of all transactions will be mandatory; CBP will no longer accept paper copies of the CBPF 7512 to perform arrival and export functionality. These functions will be the requirement of the carrier. In addition, electronic reporting of diversion to a port other than reported on the original in-bond will be required. An ACE edit will reject arrival if not performed. Electronic reporting of bonded cargo location (FIRMS code) will be required. An ACE edit will reject arrival if no FIRMS code is provided. A 6-month period of deferred enforcement will commence;
  5. February 6, 2019 – Deferred enforcement period ends.
    (Currently no date is set for implementation of the provision requiring the 6 -digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule number requirement for Immediate Transportation movements).