Open a File

Use this screen to initialize or access a shipment file, capture core references, and launch downstream actions (ISF/Cargo, 7501, Invoice, DO, and In‑Bond). The header shows Department, File# (or NEW/COPY), and audit data such as Opened and Operator.

Figure 1. Shipment Initialization (Open File) — main screen

Key Fields

Core Parties & Identifiers

Division Code, Shipper, Client
Entry No. (N)ext: Auto‑assign next available
Mode of Trans., Carrier, SCAC

Movement & Milestones

Arrival Date/Time, RLF
Flight/Voy/Trip #, Port of Lading
AMS, Split Rel. Code

Freight & Goods

Qty, UOM, Weight
Perishable Goods?
MAWB/OBL#, HAWB/HB#

Quick Document Generation

From the blue bar, jump directly to common outputs.

Options

ISF/Cargo access (ACE Cargo Release)
7501 (Entry Summary)
Invoice creation
Delivery Order (DO)
In‑Bond generation

Tips

Verify Docs Recd. before generating compliance forms.
Use Split Rel. Code for partial releases.
RLF and PNC flags drive 7501 validations.

Command Line Shortcuts

L#, (Q)uit, (B)ls, (A)ddl, (C)harges, c(O)ver, Bo(N)d Info, Co(M)ments, (R)erun, Int(CM)nts, (P)ost
Enter a line number return to a desired prompt, or Letter option to open the matching sub‑screen.

Sub‑screen: IT/BL/AWB List

Figure 2. Add/Insert/Delete bill references and quantities

I Insert D Delete A Add L Load RETURN Accept/Back

Note: Always enter the Quantity to the lowest bill level. I.e. If there's a housebill involved, enter qty on housebill and not on IT or BL

Important: Customs Regulations dictate that BL's must be entered in a specific order.

II.T. Number
MMB Number
HHB Number
SSub-HB Number

Sub‑screen: Additional Information (3461)

Figure 3. Importer refs, PO numbers, container details, exam site, and sales code

Sub‑screen: Accumulating File Charges

Figure 4. Capture charge lines, payments, vendors, and references

Charges entered here will be applied to the invoice when generated.

Sub‑screen: Customs Bond Information

Figure 5. Entry summary bond coverage and eSTB details