Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Bill Cassidy
Introduced
Summary
Public disclosure of cargo manifests would be required for vessels, vehicles, and aircraft arriving in the United States. The bill would expand which shipment details are published, including tariff subheadings and origin information.
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- Carriers and operators would have to include specific manifest details like Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings, the country of origin for cargo, and the last country through which the cargo was transported. The bill also updates terminology to cover “vessel, vehicle, or aircraft” and defines “aircraft” to include civil, military, and public craft.
- Importers and trade users would face greater public visibility of how goods are classified and routed, since those classification codes and origin details would be disclosed.
- Journalists, researchers, and the public would gain access to more shipment data for tracking and studying trade flows. The new disclosure rules would apply to vessels, vehicles, and aircraft arriving 30 days after enactment.
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New public manifests for arrivals
If enacted, this bill would require a Customs manifest for each arriving vessel, vehicle, and aircraft. Manifests would have to meet the law's subsection (d) filing rules. Much manifest information would be publicly disclosed, including each Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading, the cargo's country of origin, and the last country the cargo traveled through. The bill would define "aircraft" to include civil, military, and public flying contrivances. These rules would apply to arrivals 30 days after enactment. Carriers, importers, and operators could face more filing duties and less commercial confidentiality.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
LA • R
Cosponsors
Sheldon Whitehouse
RI • D
Sponsored 4/2/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto
NV • D
Sponsored 4/2/2025
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