CBP Agenda Previews Plans to Soon Publish EEM Rule for Vessel
CBP is aiming to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in September that could eventually mandate electronic export manifest for cargo traveling by vessel, according to its spring 2024 regulatory agenda. The rule would “identify the parties eligible” to transmit…
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advance vessel EEM information along with their responsibilities and the time frames they must follow for transmission of that information before the cargo is loaded or departs. “Requiring this data in advance would significantly improve cargo safety and security while minimizing disruption to the flow of commerce in the sea environment,” CBP said. The agency in June said it is making progress on rules to eventually mandate EEM for vessel, air and rail cargo, and was still on track to deploy a truck EEM portal later this year (see 2406250070).