In‑Bond — Create & Transmit
Create new in‑bonds, amend existing, and transmit to ACE
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Overview

Use this guide to create and transmit new in‑bond movements (IT / IE / T&E), amend existing records when routing changes, and monitor responses from ACE. If you haven’t already, make sure your in‑bond number block is loaded in Department Setup. The system will assign the next available number and manage check digits automatically.

  • Permissions: Users need rights to create/transmit in‑bonds.
  • Prerequisites: Filer/port setup and ABI connectivity must be configured.
    Inbond Carriers must have IRS# Assigned

In‑Bond Types (61 / 62 / 63)

IT — Immediate Transportation (Code 61)

Move cargo from the port of arrival to another U.S. CBP port without filing entry at the first port.

  • Requires: Port of Arrival, Destination Port, carrier SCAC, conveyance/flight/voyage, bill details, quantity/weight.
  • Use when: Cargo will be entered or further processed at another U.S. port.
  • Remember: Cargo must be reported as arrived within 15 days. See Inbond Update
  • Best Practices:User your ATS Portal dashboard to monitor pending arrivals or run the Inbond Report

T&E — Transportation & Exportation (Code 62)

Move cargo through the U.S. to a port of export.

  • Requires: Port of Arrival, Export Port, carrier SCAC, conveyance, bill details, quantity/weight, ultimate country of destination.
  • Use when: Cargo transits the U.S. and is exported.
  • Remember: Cargo must be reported as exported within 15 days to avoid shipment flagged as aging and subject to General Order (GO) procedures. See Inbond Update
  • Best Practices:User your ATS Portal dashboard to monitor pending exports or run the Inbond Report

IE — Immediate Exportation (Code 63)

Export cargo from the port of arrival without domestic movement.

  • Requires: Port of Arrival, Export Port (often same as arrival), carrier SCAC, conveyance, bill details, quantity/weight, destination country.
  • Use when: Cargo is re‑exported from the first U.S. port.
  • Remember: Cargo must be reported as exported within 15 days. See Inbond Update
  • On day 16: If not exported, the goods become subject to General Order (GO) procedures, meaning CBP may move the cargo to a bonded warehouse and issue a violation notice.
  • Best Practices:User your ATS Portal dashboard to monitor pending exports or run the Inbond Report

Required Fields

Common to all in‑bonds

  • In‑Bond Number (auto‑assigned from your block)
  • In‑Bond Type (61 IT, 62 T&E, 63 IE)
  • Port of Arrival (CBP port code)
  • Destination Port (for IT / some T&E)
  • Export Port (for IE / T&E)
  • Mode of Transport (truck, rail, vessel, air)
  • Carrier Identifier (SCAC/IATA) and Conveyance (trip/voyage/flight)
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (master and, if applicable, house)
  • Manifest Quantity & UOM (e.g., CTN, PCS) and Weight (kg/lb)
  • Marks & Description
  • Destination FIRMS (as applicable for arrival/transfer facilities)

Helpful (situational)

  • Importer/Consignee reference, Shipper/Manufacturer
  • Foreign port of lading, Country of origin/destination
  • Seal numbers, container numbers
  • Remarks / control notes for dispatch and updates

Create a New In‑Bond

  1. Open In‑Bond → Create. See Inbond Entry Manual.
  2. Select Type (IT / IE / T&E) and confirm Port of Arrival.
  3. Enter Destination Port (IT) or Export Port (IE/T&E) as required.
  4. Enter Carrier (SCAC/IATA) and Conveyance (trip/voyage/flight).
  5. Enter Bill details (MBL/HAWB), Manifest Quantity + UOM, and Weight.
  6. (Optional) Add container/seal and remarks.
  7. Press P to Post — the system assigns the next in‑bond number and computes check digits.
  8. Press T to Transmit — the system assigns the next in‑bond number and computes check digits and will Transmit Inbond

Tip: Use S to Search at File Number prompt to search existing Inbonds; use [] remark keywords for consistent notes.

Transmit to ACE & Responses

  • Choose Transmit to send the record to ACE.
  • Monitor the response queue (ABI → Check ABI Transmissions or the In‑Bond dashboard).
  • If ACE returns rejects, open the in‑bond, correct the necessary fields, and re‑transmit.
  • Upon acceptance, proceed with arrival and (if applicable) export/close steps per workflow.

Amend / Update an Existing In‑Bond

  1. Open the in‑bond by number or use S option to search at first prompt.
  2. Edit permitted fields (e.g., destination port, carrier/conveyance, quantities if required by correction).
  3. Record a remark summarizing the reason for the change.
  4. Transmit the amendment to ACE and review the response.

Note: Some changes may require cancellation/re‑issuance depending on status or port policy. Follow port instructions where applicable.

FTZ Outbound In‑Bonds

Use cases

  • FTZ → U.S. Port (IT): Move goods from a Foreign‑Trade Zone to another CBP port for entry or further movement.
  • FTZ → Export (T&E): Move from FTZ to a port of export to depart the U.S.
  • FTZ → Immediate Export (IE): Export from the port associated with the FTZ without domestic movement.

Fields typically required

  • FTZ Identifier / Zone ID (zone number and sub‑zone if applicable)
  • Port of Arrival (often the FTZ’s supervising port)
  • Destination Port (IT) or Export Port (IE/T&E)
  • Mode of Transport and Carrier (SCAC/IATA), Conveyance
  • Bill / Reference (e.g., FTZ admission or inventory reference)
  • Manifest Quantity + UOM and Weight
  • FIRMS Code for the receiving/exporting facility as applicable
  • Remarks noting FTZ status (e.g., PF/NPF) and any operator references

Coordinate with the FTZ operator for exact references and any zone‑specific data conventions.

Validation & Tips

  • Ensure quantity units match the manifest UOM required by ACE.
  • Verify port codes (arrival, destination, export) and the mode align with the routing.
  • For air/ocean, provide flight/voyage identifiers when available.
  • Use consistent remarks via [] keywords for audit clarity.
  • After acceptance, perform arrival (and export/close for IE/T&E) on time to avoid aging exceptions.