Transmittal Timeframes for Advance Electronic Cargo Information

    Dec. 1, 2003
    (Section 343, Trade Act of 2002)Mode Import/Export Timeframe Responsible Parties Air/Courier Import 4 hours prior to arrival in U.S. or "wheels up" from

    (Section 343, Trade Act of 2002)

    Mode Import/Export Timeframe Responsible Parties
    Air/Courier Import 4 hours prior to arrival in U.S. or "wheels up" from certain nearby areas Air Carriers, Importer or broker, freight forwarder, express consignment facility, other air carriers
    Air/Courier Export 2 hours prior to departure from U.S. Exporter
    Rail Import 2 hours prior to arrival in U.S. Rail Carrier
    Rail Export 2 hours prior to arrival at the border* Exporter
    Vessel Import 24 hours prior to lading at foreign port Vessel carriers, NVOCCs
    Vessel Export 24 hours prior to departure from U.S. port where cargo is laden* Exporter
    Truck Import FAST: 30 minutes, Non-FAST: 1 hour prior to arrival in U.S. Truck carriers, Importers, Customs broker
    Truck Export 1 hour prior to border crossing Exporter
    *Changed in final rule