CBP to Expand Electronic Export Manifest Pilots

CBP is looking to expand its electronic export manifest pilot in “several environments and ports” but does not yet have a time frame for doing so, a CBP spokesman said Dec. 9. He said the agency “is in discussion with ports and carriers to expand the pilot,” which may include a rail EEM pilot through the Port of Buffalo, adding to the existing rail pilot in Port Huron. “Other rail carriers are currently programming and testing with their assigned CBP client representative,” the spokesman said in an email. He clarified “there is no set limit for pilot participants” for ocean EEM “and carriers can submit for all ports.” He added that CBP does not yet have a timeline for expanding the air EEM pilot, “but air carriers can work with their CBP client representatives if they elect to submit air EEM.” CBP and the Census Bureau are unclear about the timeline for the full release of the EEM system (see 2003110038).