CBP Initiates Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Testing
CBP has announced testing of an Electronic Export Manifest for truck cargo, indicating a new ACE data-filing requirement in development for truck export movements. Exporters and customs brokers handling cross-border truck exports should monitor this testing phase as it may eventually introduce mandatory electronic filing obligations.
Our position is that this testing announcement is an early signal that truck export manifest filing is moving toward electronic automation in ACE, and we are tracking the program's progression to assess operational readiness requirements for our truck-export clients.
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