On this page you will find downloadable guidance materials and important announcements pertaining to E-Commerce guidelines, compliance measures, import laws, and regulations.
Manifest Guidance
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Commercial Truck Manifest
Overview on processes and regulations pertaining to importing merchandise via commercial truck transportation.
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Cargo Vessel Manifest
Overview on processes and regulations pertaining to importing merchandise via cargo vessel transportation.
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Air Commerce Manifest
Overview on processes and regulations pertaining to importing merchandise via air commerce transportation.
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Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions
Guidance on how to describe different types of cargo when developing a manifest.
General Import Guidance
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"Know Your Supply Chain" Slick Sheet
Learn about what to look for when collaborating with stakeholders throughout the import process.
Announcements
Extension of the Section 321 Data Pilot to Allow Additional Partners
CBP has announced that it will extend the test for another two years and open the pilot to allow additional partners to participate. This expansion will allow CBP to continue further evaluation of the 321 Data Pilot program and the risks associated with section 321 shipments. The voluntary pilot initially began on August 22, 2019, and will run for an additional 24 months through August 2025. For additional information, see 88 FR 10140.
Extension of the Section 321 Data Pilot
CBP has announced that it will extend the test for another two years to continue further evaluation of the 321 Data Pilot program and the risks associated with section 321 shipments. The voluntary pilot initially began on August 22, 2019, and will run for an additional 24 months through August 2023. Currently, the pilot is limited to a maximum of nine participants. For additional information, see 86 FR 48435.
Administrative Ruling Related to Domestic Warehouses and Fulfillment Centers
CBP has issued an administrative ruling that clarifies whether importations made by a nonresident importer in one day and sent to a U.S. fulfillment facility or warehouse may qualify for informal duty-free entry under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(c). The administrative ruling went into effect on July 28, 2020, and was published in the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) on July 31, 2020.