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Information on Carrier Bond Functionality to be Delivered with M1

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message regarding carrier bond functionality that will be delivered with the deployment of e-Manifest: Ocean and Rail (M1).

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(CBP has recently stated that it expects to begin its M1 pilot in February 2011. In its notice requesting applicants for the M1 pilot, CBP outlined the benefits that will come with this delivery, including custodial bond and verification. See ITT's Online Archives or 10/20/10 news, 10102007, for BP summary.)

Ocean, Rail, Truck Carriers Will be Able to Designate Users of Their Type 2 Bonds

With the deployment of M1, rail, sea and truck carriers with ACE Portal Accounts will have the ability to designate which trade partners are authorized to use their type 2 custodial bond. If no in-bond authorized trade partners are identified, anyone may obligate the carrier’s custodial bond.

To Use Future Functionality, Carriers Need Portal Account and Must Verify Bond Info is Displayed

To use this functionality in the future, carriers will need to have an established ACE Portal Account and will need to verify whether bond information appears in their account. See CBP's CSMS message for instructions on how to verify that the bond information is displayed and what to do if the information does not display.

(CSMS #10-000260, dated 11/09/10)