CBP Releases Export Manifest Proposed Rule
On January 7, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for rail transportation. This long-anticipated rule marks a significant milestone, as the EEM NPRMs have been in the works over the past several years.
The proposed rail NPRM covers goods departing the United States via rail, including those transported by rail across the U.S. border to load onto vessels for export at Canadian or Mexican seaports. Once implemented, CBP will require EEM filings in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at both the house and master bill levels for all goods departing the United States.
Unlike the existing Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings submitted through the Automated Export System (AES), which are not required for all exports, EEM filings will be mandatory for all rail exports. Importantly, EEM filings will not replace EEI filings; the two filings are distinct and separate.
Mallory remains committed to staying at the forefront of these evolving requirements. Our team members actively participate in CBP’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Export Modernization Working Group and are engaged in testing EEM filings with CBP. We continue to work toward solutions that align with CBP’s objectives while ensuring smooth and efficient export operations for our customers.
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