CBP Extends Air Cargo Export Data Test for Two Years
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is renewing its fun and helpful test that lets air cargo exporters send their shipment info electronically before loading. This test, which started in 2015 and keeps getting extended, will now run for two more years starting May 6, 2026. If you’re involved in air cargo exports, you can join anytime and help shape the future of faster, smoother customs processing—no extra fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Electronic Filing Requirement for Participants
Participants in the test must submit export manifest data electronically to ACE at least four hours prior to cargo loading. The notice lists mandatory, conditional, and optional data elements (for example: exporting carrier, flight number, air waybill number, shipper/consignee, weight, hazmat indicator), and states the capability is intended to reduce costs for the trade community and improve facilitation.
Two‑Year Renewal of Air Cargo Test
CBP is renewing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test effective May 6, 2026. The test will run for an additional two years from that date (until May 6, 2028).
Voluntary Participation — No Fees
If you are involved in air cargo exports, you may join the voluntary ACE Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test at any time during the test period by emailing CBP. The notice states applications are accepted at any time during the test and participation carries no extra fees.
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