UPDATE: New date for CBP cargo description requirements

In September, you should have received  an announcement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) regarding the cargo description requirements for shipments entering the U.S. The mandatory date of the new requirements on October 7, 2024, has been delayed.

Effective November 13, 2024, all shippers and forwarders must ensure that accurate and precise descriptions are provided to the carrier  for shipments into the U.S. If the descriptions are vague or unclear, the CBP may reject the submissions resulting in the non-movement of cargo

Click here  Examples of Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/acceptable-cargo-desc-508c-05.16_0.pdf

For general questions or concerns about specific vague description cargo messages, please email ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov.

Please communicate this important information to your shippers and forwarders when booking your cargo.

Please also see additional helpful information below to facilitate faster clearance of your shipments:

• List Flegenheimer International  as the notify party upon booking of your cargo

• All airwaybill must list the slac count

• Importers / truckers should track their shipments using https://www.utopiax.org/aircargotracking.html or https://www.track-trace.com/aircargo for the latest arrival details.

• For USDA exams, advise Flegenheimer whether you would like the exam to be on a regular time or overtime

• Recover shipments asap as most airlines are only giving 1 free day

• Korean is charging cooler fee after the 4th hour.