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NEW ORLEANS REGION
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New Orleans, LA
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AREA PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
Subject: Cargo Declarations: Mandatory Transition to Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) or Hard-Copy Submissions
This notice serves to inform carriers, vessel agents, and other trade participants of a final extension regarding the use of the Document Image System (DIS) for submitting outbound cargo declarations.
Effective December 1, 2025, the Document Image System (DIS) will no longer be an acceptable method for submitting the Outbound Cargo Declaration. This includes the CBP Form 1302A Outbound Cargo Declaration, supplemental form CBP 168, or any associated documents that comprise the outbound cargo manifest.
Key Actions for Trade Participants:
- For Carriers and Vessel Agents currently in the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) pilot: If you have already begun internal development or are utilizing EEM software from approved vendors, you should complete your testing and fully transition to submitting EEM.
- For Carriers and Vessel Agents not yet in the EEM Pilot: You must complete your transition off the DIS system by December 1, 2025.
Acceptable Outbound Manifest Submission Types Effective December 1, 2025:
- Electronic Export Manifest (EEM): This is the preferred method for Outbound Manifest submissions.
- Hard-copy CBP Form 1302A: Along with associated documents, submitted directly to the Port of New Orleans marine desk within 4 business days of the vessel’s departure from the TriPort.
Prohibited Submission Method: Filing of the outbound cargo declaration under 19 CFR 4.63 to port email inboxes is NOT allowed. Please note that CBP Officer requests for additional documentation may still be emailed to port inboxes.
Resources and Support:
- Approved Software Vendors: A list of approved software vendors can be found in Appendix P of the EEM Implementation Guides.
- CBP Client Representative: Interested carriers, non-vessel operators (NVOs), vessel agents, and service providers should contact their CBP Client Representative for more information.
- Questions: All questions should be directed to the Outbound Enforcement and Policy Branch at cbpvesselexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.
CBP appreciates the trade community's cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to these updated submission procedures.
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