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Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. Comments closed on April 13, 2026.
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What the agency says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to amend its regulations to require the advance submission of electronic export manifest (EEM) information to CBP for cargo transported by vessel departing the United States. The proposed rule identifies the parties that would be eligible to transmit vessel EEM information and their responsibilities, and the time frames for transmission of the information prior to cargo loading or conveyance departure. Requiring advance transmission of EEM data would significantly improve cargo safety and security while minimizing disruption to the flow of commerce for exports in the sea environment.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-02662
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Published
- February 10, 2026
- Comments due
- April 13, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received by April 13, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCBP-2025-0911
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1651-AB59
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 19 CFR 4; 19 CFR 103; 19 CFR 113
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Common carriers; Confidential business information; Courts; Exports; Freedom of information; Freight; Harbors; Laboratories; Law enforcement; Maritime carriers; Oil pollution; Privacy; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Surety bonds; Vessels
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 61
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