Request for accurate cargo information for shipments to and through the U.S.

Important Other

2025.04.17

Thank you for your continued support of the ANA group.
Regarding the subject matter, we have observed cases in which data received from customers at the origin station does not meet the requirements set forth by U.S. authorities. As a result, there have been cases where cargo could not be smoothly released upon arrival, or where penalties and fines were imposed.
In light of recent occurrences, we would like to remind you of the important points to be noted once again. We kindly ask for your continued cooperation in this matter.
Please note that if penalties or fines are imposed on us by U.S. authorities due to non-compliance, and the cause is determined to be attributable to the customer, we may seek indemnification for such charges. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Operational Alert

1. Providing "precise" merchandise descriptions
   If the U.S. authorities determine that the declared merchandise description is not precise, penalties and fines may be imposed. Please refer to the list of Unacceptable names below and provide us with precise descriptions.
   
   Description List:
   https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/acceptable-cargo-desc-508c-05.16_0.pdf
   *Information may be updated, so please check the following website for the latest information.
   https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service
   
   
2. Providing Accurate SLAC piece counting
   For shipments arriving in the U.S. in palletized packaging, both consolidated and straight shipments are required to declare the number of SLAC pieces. Please indicate the number of SLAC pieces in the "Nature and Quantity of Goods" or "NO. of Pieces" column on the MAWB or House Manifest of the subject shipment. In addition, when sending FWB or FHL, please be sure to send the number of SLAC pieces. When entering AWB/HAWB information through eSPICA, please enter the number of SLAC pieces in the "SLAC pieces" field.
   
   
3. ACAS Self-reporter (Direct filer) shipments
   For customers handling SP (Small Package) shipments, please take the following measures.

①Please submit the HAWB data to CBP in advance and confirm that received "SF: Assessment complete" responses from US authorities without problems before deliver the shipment to ANA.
②The indication of "(Name of Agent) has transmitted ACAS data directly to U.S. authorities" must be entered in the Handling Information column on MAWB.
《Indication on MAWB》
・    In case of directly transmitting ACAS
(Name of Agent) has transmitted HAWB ACAS Data directly to U.S. authorities, and has received SF approval without any problems.
・    In case of directly transmitting both AMS & ACAS
(Name of Agent) has transmitted HAWB AMS/ACAS Data directly to U.S. authorities, and has received SF approval without any problems.
③If you received a *PER/PSN message from US authorities after the shipment delivered, please notify us as soon as possible.
*PER/PSN = SN、6H、6J、6I、7H、7J、7I、8H、8J、8I

END