Importer or Customs Brokers identified by an ABI filer Code. These parties must also have an importer bond. **Please note that if the customs broker provides the AMS Air data this same broker can also create an informal or formal entry if required. Or another customs broker may also create the informal or formal entry.

• Warehouse or CFS (Container Freight Station)
• Express Consignment Carrier Facility (ECCF)

The benefits of these parties providing the data directly to CBP include the following:

• Ensuring the confidentiality of customer data including shipper & consignee which at the house level on the AWB.
• Request in bond authorizations (transfers) at the HAWB level.
• CFS & ECCF receive electronic notifications of FSN (Freight Status Notifications) of cargo in their warehouse with relation to any cargo held by CBP and requiring inspection or when the cargo is released and the last mile carrier may pick it up.