Advanced Manifesting Programs
Implementation of Mexico Advanced Manifest Filing Requirements for Air Cargo
On October 29, 2011, Mexico Customs (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria) will implement rules 1.9.10 and 1.9.15 which require that an advanced electronic declaration be filed for goods transported via air transportation into the customs territory of Mexico. The regulation applies to:
- Goods to be imported in to Mexico and;
- Freight Remaining on Board (FROB)
The timing requirements for sending manifest data to bring the goods into Mexico are:
- Short haul flights (with a duration less than four hours) must be filed upon departure;
- Long haul flights (with a duration over four hours) must be filed within 4 hours of departure from the last foreign airport.
It is the responsibility of both the airline carrier and the freight forwarder to submit an electronic manifest within the required deadline. The data elements that must be filed include the following:
Shipper Information
- The Shipper Name and Address must identify the foreign party initiating the shipment.
- It must include the full company name and address and must be a foreign address.
- The indication of freight forwarder, carrier, or consolidator as the shipper is not acceptable.
Consignee Information
- The name and address of the Consignee to whom the cargo will be delivered is required.
They do not need to be located in the arrival or destination port.
Quantity Shipped
- The quantity documented by the shipper must be in the smallest external packing unit. If the cargo is on pallets, the shipper must advise the respective carton count as well, i.e. 5 pallets containing 100 cartons.
Cargo Description
- A precise cargo description sufficient to identify the commodity shipped must be supplied. Vague or unclear cargo descriptions will increase potential holds and exams.
It is imperative that all necessary information is provided as accurately and early as possible to ensure shipments are allowed to enter the Mexico customs territory in a timely manner.
Expeditors will continue to provide updates and additional information as events warrant. Please contact your local Expeditors representative for further information.
United States Advanced Manifest System (AMS)
With the signing into law of the Trade Act of 2002, on August 6, 2002, the requirement of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to receive cargo manifest information prior to arrival in the United States was mandated. Final rules were published by CBP on December 5, 2003, outlining the specific information that would be required and timeframes for receipt.
- Air - AMS - Advance Electronic Cargo Information Implementation
- Northern Border Truck - AMS - Advance Electronic Cargo Information Implementation
- Ocean - AMS - Advance Electronic Cargo Information Implementation
European Union (ENS)
On 1 Jan, 2011 European Union (EU) Regulation 1875/2006, Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) becomes mandatory. This regulation requires an advanced electronic declaration of goods being carried into the customs territory of the EU. Although not members of the EU Customs Community, Norway and Switzerland have also joined in implementing this requirement. The regulation applies to:
- Goods to be imported in to the EU, Norway and Switzerland;
- Goods to be transshipped through an EU port for a destination outside the EU;
- Goods to be re-loaded in an EU port for transit to a destination outside the EU;
- Freight Remaining on Board (FROB)
The purpose of the regulation is to allow Customs authorities in the EU member states to assess the security risk of goods prior to arrival in the EU.
The timing requirements for sending ENS data vary depending on which mode of transportation is used to bring the goods into the EU:
- Short haul flights (with a duration less than four hours) must be filed upon departure
- Long haul flights (with a duration over four hours) must be filed at least 4 hours prior to arrival at the first airport within the EU customs territory
- Containerized Maritime Cargo (except short sea shipping) must be filed at least 24 hours prior to loading at the port of departure
- Bulk / Break bulk maritime cargo (except short sea shipping) must be filed at least 4 hours before arrival at first EU port
- Short Sea shipping maritime cargo must be filed at least 2 hours prior to arrival at first EU port
- Truck shipments must be filed at least 1 hour prior to arrival at first EU port
While it is the responsibility of the carrier to submit ENS data to the appropriate EU member state within the required time frame, Expeditors will facilitate the process by assembling and transmitting the ENS data to the carrier for filing. Expeditors is working to ensure there will be minimal impact on shippers in meeting the ENS requirements. To accomplish this, it is important that complete and timely information be provided in the shipping instructions to avoid cargo delays. Carriers will need to receive the following information in order to file an ENS:
- Consignor (Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number if available)
- Consignee (EORI number if available)
- Notify Party (mandatory for "To Order" B/L or AWB)
- Acceptable goods description* or 4 digit HS code
- Type of packages
- Number of packages
- Shipping marks for packaged goods (not necessary for containerized goods)
- Container number (if applicable)
- Seal number (if applicable)
- Gross mass (kg)
- UN code for dangerous goods
Expeditors representatives will provide further information and requirements to help ensure a smooth transition as the new regulation becomes effective.
