Exporters Get Two More Years to Digitize Used-Car Paperwork
Published Date: 11/6/2026
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Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is renewing its fun and easy Document Image System (DIS) pilot for exporting used self-propelled vehicles for two more years starting November 6, 2026. This voluntary program lets exporters submit vehicle ownership papers digitally, saving time and hassle. If you export these vehicles, this is your chance to join the pilot and help shape the future of export paperwork!
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Two-Year Renewal of Electronic Export Pilot
CBP is renewing the voluntary Document Image System (DIS) pilot for exporting used self-propelled vehicles for two years starting November 6, 2026 and running until November 6, 2028. If you export these vehicles, you can choose to join the pilot to submit ownership documents electronically instead of using the current paper-stamping process.
Original Paper Documents Waived for Participants
For pilot participants, CBP will waive the regulatory requirement to present original physical copies of ownership documents and will accept electronic submission via DIS (EDI/ABI or email). CBP still reserves the right to request original paper documents on an as-needed basis and participants must retain originals until clearance.
EEI and ITN Filing Still Required Before DIS
Participants must file the Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) and obtain an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) prior to submitting ownership documents via DIS; the EEI must be filed 72 hours before export. The pilot does not change other regulatory requirements such as presenting the vehicle at export.
Automated Confirmation Can Show Compliance
When you submit ownership documents through DIS, you will receive an automated response in the same format you used (EDI or email) confirming receipt. You can use that automated response together with the AES-generated ITN to demonstrate you met CBP's reporting requirements.
Participant Identity Not Confidential from FOIA
Data submitted into ACE is generally protected, but participation in this or any ACE pilot is not confidential: CBP will disclose the name(s) of approved pilot participants if requested under the Freedom of Information Act. Participation could therefore lead to disclosure of your business name via FOIA requests.
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