April 12, 2024
ACE MANIFEST DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS:
Customs and Border Protection require a precise, or specific description of the merchandise.
UNACCEPTABLE CARGO DESCRIPTION EXAMPLES:
Customs and Border Protection is aiming to address vague cargo descriptions including, but not limited to: “gift”, “daily necessities”, and “parts”.
Carriers and other parties filing electronic cargo information data to CBP are required to provide a precise description of the cargo.
A list of unacceptable cargo descriptions can be found on the CBP website at:
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce.
If CBP identifies any enforcement concerns, CBP may take additional actions.
For general questions, or concerns about specific vague description cargo messages, please email ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov .
If additional guidance is sought, please contact your Axxess Intnational representative.
Thank you,