Important Update: CBP Announces DIS Submission of Form 1302A Ends October 1, 2025

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that the Document Imaging System (DIS) will remain available for submitting Form 1302A, Cargo Declaration - Export Manifest, until October 1, 2025. After this date, DIS will no longer be an accepted method of submission.

 

How Does This Impact Me – a Carrier?
If you are currently using DIS to file Form 1302A, now is the time to begin transitioning to one of the following alternatives:

• Paper submissions

• Participation in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest test, also known as the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM)
   

By participating in the EEM pilot, carriers will no longer be required to submit the 1302A Cargo Declaration Outward with Commercial Forms to the port of departure.

 

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How Does This Impact Me – an NVOCC/Freight Forwarder?

At present, NVOCCs are not required to file house bills or disclose proprietary shipper/consignee information to carriers. However, upcoming regulations are expected to mandate the electronic submission of house bill details, including accurate shipper and consignee data.

 

CBP will require this information to be submitted—either by the carrier or by the NVOCC/freight forwarder. Based on prior industry experience with the introduction of Import AMS, NVOs and freight forwarders will have two options:

• File HBL data yourself electronically – Vilden’s eCLEAR platform is certified for EEM and ready to help.

• Provide the HBL data to your carrier – and they will file it on your behalf.

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Important: If you're not prepared when the Federal Register Notice mandating house bill data goes into effect, you may face time constraints, be forced to make rushed system changes, or end up sharing sensitive data with carriers or other NVOs during consolidation.

 

Get Ahead with Vilden’s eCLEAR
Vilden’s eCLEAR platform is fully certified for EEM EDI transmissions, allowing you to begin transitioning today. Participating early in this pilot program gives you a competitive edge and ensures compliance ahead of the October 1, 2025 deadline.

The recent extension was granted to provide the trade community additional time to program, test, and fully transition. If you’re already in testing, we encourage you to aim for 100% EEM submission well before the cutoff date.

 

Need Help or Want to Learn More?
If you’re interested in joining the EEM pilot program or have questions about the upcoming changes, submission process, or how to file with CBP—we’re here to help. Reach out to us anytime.

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