- Electronic reporting of in-bond arrival and export is mandatory. CBP will no longer accept a paper 7512 copy of the in-bond to perform arrival and export functionality. Electronic reporting must be conducted through a CBP approved EDI system.
- In-bond arrival or export must be reported within 2 business days of the event.
- In-bond diversions must also be requested electronically rather than making the request to the CBP port.
- A FIRMS code is now required in order to report the arrival of the in-bond.
- Carriers have a standard 30 day maximum transit time for all modes of transport except pipeline and barge traffic.
- Elimination of the paper 7512 document. (But as there are numerous exceptions to this rule, it is recommended that a paper 7512 still be produced and used as in the past in case it is required.)